The Kentucky Derby is a yearly spectacle of equestrian excellence; one that draws fans from around the world and inspires some top notch parties; along with a full selection of winning party movies.

Hosts should not ‘horse around’ when planning a Kentucky Derby movie marathon, which could include:

Secretariat, directed by Randall Wallace, starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich
Seabiscuit, directed by Gary Ross, starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges
The Story of Seabiscuit, directed by David Butler, starring Shirley Temple
National Velvet, directed by Clarence Brown, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Mickey Rooney
International Velvet, directed by Bryan Forbes, starring Tatum O’Neal, Anthony Hopkins, Christopher Plummer, Nanette Newman
Wild Horse Hank, directed by Eric Till, starring Linda Blair, Richard Crenna
Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, directed by Steve Miner, starring Gabrielle Anwar, Cliff Robertson
Black Beauty, directed by Caroline Thompson, starring Sean Bean, David Thewlis
Black Beauty, directed by James Hill, starring Mark Lester and Walter Slezak
The Black Stallion, directed by Carroll Ballard, starring Mickey Rooney, Kelly Reno, Terri Garr
While some of these movies deal directly with the Kentucky Derby, others simply concern and present the sheer beauty of the horse; a sublime animal that inspires awe, wonder…

…not to mention some great party supplies! Indeed, possible party supplies for a Kentucky Derby party could include wall art depicting famous Kentucky Derby winners like Secretariat; a scene setter that likens a race track or a picturesque meadow filled with lovely horses; take home party favors that include equine miniatures in wood, stone, clay or plastic, chocolate horses, and individual roses real or faux; a centerpiece that consists of a beautiful rose bouquet (providing the proceedings with a ‘run for the roses’ reference) or a facsimile of a race track; and tableware that comes emblazoned with photos and drawings of horses.