Why This Dedication Matters in 2026
Nearly 150 years after the first Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs honors the rider who began it all—ensuring Oliver Lewis’s legacy endures for generations to come.
The journey was long but we made it to the finish line
Sculptor name: Master Han
Material: Bronze
Why The Grove was selected:
It is the VIP entrance and near the “First Turn” of the track. Oliver is back home.
Oliver Lewis Commemoration Photos
June 24, 2026
Statue Photos
