See Article / Saturday, May 2, 2026 / Categories: Equestrians Scratches, Weather Conditions for Kentucky Derby Day Fans arriving at Churchill Downs for racing on Kentucky Derby Day should prepare for cool weather, with high temperatures expected to be in the mid- to upper-50s. Cloudy skies will eventually give way to the sun appearing in midafternoon. Previous Article The Puma Out of Kentucky Derby With Leg Swelling Next Article Kentucky Oaks Notes: Always a Runner to Saratoga Next Print 11 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.