The silhouette of a jockey aboard a Thoroughbred in full stride juxtaposed against a depiction of Churchill Downs’s legendary Twin Spires is the focus of the official logo for the 132nd edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1).
The logo for the 2006 Kentucky Derby, set for May 6, was unveiled on Tuesday at the Louisville track.

The 2006 Derby logo, created for the fourth consecutive year by the Churchill Downs Inc. Creative Services team, incorporates traditional Derby colors of red and green and prominently displays the number 132 and a signature red rose embedded in the name of the event.

The logo will adorn officially licensed merchandise for the 2006 Kentucky Derby.

“The unveiling of our 2006 Derby logo is a wonderful moment as it unofficially launches the countdown to the 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby, the greatest event in Thoroughbred racing and one of the premier sports events in the world,” said Steve Sexton, president of Churchill Downs. “The occasion is even more notable this year as this logo will be included on the first officially licensed Kentucky Derby products that will be marketed and distributed through our relationship with Licensing Partners International. The sale of officially licensed Kentucky Derby merchandise has displayed steady growth in recent years and the expertise and experience that LPI brings to that program will help Derby fans everywhere enjoy these products and create great new Kentucky Derby memories.”