John Velazquez

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John Velazquez rode Animal Kingdom to victory during the 137th Kentucky Derby last year at Churchill Downs. Besides the famous horse race, Louisville, Ky., offers visitors plenty to do and see. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** In this Saturday, May 7, 2011, file photo, John Velazquez rides Animal Kingdom to victory during the 137th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Animal Kingdom trainer Graham Motion (right) celebrated with jockey John Velazquez after winning the Kentucky Derby on May 7. Animal Kingdom will go for his second win of the Triple Crown in the Preakness at Pimlico on Saturday.

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John Velazquez rides Animal Kingdom to victory during the 137th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)