If you're going to pop the question, why not do it at an iconic place?

Two couples decided to make a special day even more special at Churchill Downs on the eve of the 148th Kentucky Derby.

It happened Friday on Kentucky Oaks Day, hours before the fillies took to the track. Crowds of visitors had already made their way to Churchill Downs to begin their Oaks celebrations.

One of the engagements happened next to the Barbaro statue. You can see the man get down on one knee and his girlfriend surprised by what's happening.

Then out comes the engagement ring, and she excitedly accepts. The two share a kiss with a small crowd around them cheering.

Then you can see the couple being congratulated and posing for photos.

The other happened in the Plaza area at the racetrack. The video starts out with the lovely couple — Jessica and Drew of Louisville — sharing a kiss and then Drew getting down on one knee.

Then out comes the ring and plenty of shock from his soon-to-be fiancé. Jessica turns away for a moment, still surprised, all while people around them cheer.

Finally, Jessica accepts and the two share another kiss in front of their family and friends.

Love is in the air at Churchill Downs during Derby Week!

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Two more horses have died during races at Kentucky's Churchill Downs within the last 24 hours.

Kimberly Dream sustained a significant injury during the first race on Saturday.

According to Churchill Downs spokesperson Darren Rogers, the filly suffered from an injury to her left front leg, similar to Lost in Limbo's injury during Friday's seventh race.

Lost in Limbo was euthanized following that race.

Track officials brought in a doctor from the University of Kentucky to examine the conditions of the track to see if it is affecting the thoroughbreds while racing.

So far, nothing has been found unusual about the track.

"We are troubled by this recent string of fatalities," Churchill Downs said in a statement on Saturday. "It is extremely inconsistent with the outcomes we have experienced over the years, with the reputation we have developed over the decades, and with the expectations we set for ourselves and owe our fans. We are committed to doing this important work and updating the public with our developments."

Rogers said there have been 12 horses who have died at Churchill Downs since the stable area reopened for training on March 30.

Before the Spring meet officially started, a Kentucky Derby contender, Wild On Ice, was hurt during a training session at the track.

The 3-year-old colt was evaluated at the Equine Medical Center and was then taken to a surgical facility in Lexington for further evaluation. The injury ended up being too severe, and the horse had to be euthanized.

Seven horses died over 10 days during the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs.

Two of those happened on Derby Day, which was Saturday, May 6.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs won't allow any fans at this year's Kentucky Derby after all, a departure from their initial plan to host 23,000 spectators at the 146th Derby.

"The Kentucky Derby is a time-honored American tradition which has always been about bringing people together. However, the health and safety of our team, fans and participants is our highest concern," Churchill Downs officials said in a statement.

Initially, Churchill Downs planned to host the Derby at less than 15% capacity with just 23,000 fans in attendance.

"With the current significant increases in COVID19 cases in Louisville as well as across the region, we needed to again revisit our planning. We have made the difficult decision to hold this year’s Kentucky Derby on September 5 without fans. Churchill Downs and all of our team members feel strongly that it is our collective responsibility as citizens of Louisville to do all we responsibly can to protect the health, safety and security of our community in these challenging times and believe that running the Derby without spectators is the best way to do that."

The decision to run without fans includes Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4 and all live racing at Churchill Downs Racetrack for Derby week. Only essential personnel and participants will be permitted on the property.

Ticket holders for all Derby Week race dates and related programming, including Dawn at the Downs, will be automatically issued a refund.

The 146th Derby, postponed from May, will be televised.

“This year’s Kentucky Derby was never going to be the celebration we’re used to, but I could not be more grateful to our tremendous team members and community partners for all of their efforts. We’ve left no stones unturned and reached the right decision,” said Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen in a release. “We hope our fans, the Louisville community and our country find an opportunity over the coming weeks to reflect on the challenges we have faced this year as a community and as a nation, and work together toward a better and safer future.”

Seven-time Kentucky Derby-winning Bob Baffert will be allowed to compete in the 2021 Breeders' Cup, but the horses will be under intense scrutiny.

All of Baffert's horses will be required to undergo enhanced out-of-competition testing as well as pre-race and post-race testing. This will be in addition to other protocols in order to participate.

This is all in an effort "to provide a more targeted layer of accountability," according to a statement from the Breeders' Cup.

Baffert trained the 2020 Kentucky Derby champion Medina Spirit, who failed a drug test.

Since then, Baffert has faced a roller coaster of consequences including being suspended from the New York Racing Association after which he sued to be reinstated. A New York federal judge eventually overturned the NYRA's ruling.

Then, on Sept. 10, the New York Racing Association charged Bob Baffert with detrimental conduct and scheduled a hearing for him to respond to those allegations.

More on that: NYRA charges Baffert with detrimental conduct

That all followed Churchill Downs suspending Baffert from competition at the home of the Derby for a period of two years.

"Mr. Baffert’s record of testing failures threatens public confidence in thoroughbred racing and the reputation of the Kentucky Derby," said Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen at the time. "Given these repeated failures over the last year, including the increasingly extraordinary explanations, we firmly believe that asserting our rights to impose these measures is our duty and responsibility."

More on the suspension: Churchill Downs suspends trainer Bob Baffert

The Breeder's Cup Championships will take place Nov. 5-6 at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Medina Spirit has won the 147th Run for the Roses with 12-1 odds.

Kentucky Derby Day had near-perfect weather and masked spectators milling around Churchill Downs again after not being allowed for last fall’s delayed race because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Unbeaten Essential Quality was the 2-1 morning line favorite for Saturday’s race featuring 19 horses. There were 51,838 spectators gathered beneath the Twin Spires, or about 100,000 less than usual. That’s still a big improvement from last year’s Derby, run on Labor Day weekend in virtual silence and out of sequence as the Triple Crown’s second jewel instead of its first.

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It was moved from the first Saturday in May for the first time in 75 years.

Essential Quality is last year’s 2-year-old champion trained by Louisville-born Brad Cox, who would make Derby history as the first native son to win. The other top contenders are Rock Your World (5-1), Known Agenda (6-1) and Hot Rod Charlie (8-1).

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