The rose garland draped across the winning horse is made in Louisville at the Middletown Kroger. The trophy was finished Friday and weighs 40 pounds -- no more, no less.

history lies beneath the famous rose and lily garlands made every year but for oaks and derby. 150 the winner will receive a first of its kind trophy after seeing it in the color and being able to ...

Ever since, Brittney has been on the team that puts together the rose garland for the Kentucky Derby, a place she never saw herself when she began her career with Kroger in 2011.

On Thursday, you can watch the crafting of the Garland of Lilies from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kroger. On Friday, the public can view the making of the rose garland from 3 to 9 p.m. To sign up to watch the ...