Daniel Barajas+FollowKentucky Oaks Goes Primetime!NBC is shaking things up—starting in 2026, the Kentucky Oaks (yep, the big race for 3-year-old fillies right before the Derby) is getting the primetime treatment at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. This is the first time ever the Oaks will air at night! Makes you wonder if the Derby itself is next for a primetime slot. Is this the start of a new horse racing era? #Pets #KentuckyOaks #Primetime70Share
Mary Williams+FollowLouisville restaurants feel left out by Oaks changeKentucky Oaks is moving to prime time in 2026, and Louisville’s restaurant owners are bracing for a tough hit. With the race now set for 8 p.m. or later, the usual post-Oaks dinner rush could vanish, leaving many local spots empty on what’s typically their busiest night of the year. Some chefs say this shift feels like a slap in the face, especially since Derby week helps carry small restaurants through the slow summer months. Many in the food community are calling for more collaboration with Churchill Downs, hoping future changes won’t leave local businesses out of the loop. What do you think—should big events do more to support local spots? #Food #LouisvilleEats #KentuckyOaks00Share
