Joining the show today is the unofficial mayor of the backside of Churchill Downs, Backside Security Coordinator Bill Vest. On today’s show Darren and KK bring on Bill to talk about his work and go behind the scenes to talk about his role at the track. He also highlights some moments in his career in horse racing working for different barns to the Kentucky Derby. Bill is a wealth of knowledge and has numerous stories from past years at the Kentucky Derby.

Inside the Kentucky Derby: Around the Downs is a is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide a series of interviews with the people who work behind the scenes to make the Most Exiting Two Minutes in Sports happen. Inside the Kentucky Derby is presented by Woodford Reserve.

Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May.

Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

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