Cygames Announces Partnership with Churchill Downs Racetrack to Present the Pleasant Colony on Kentucky Derby Day
Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as "Cygames") has partnered with Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs"), home of the Kentucky Derby®, to become a sponsor at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. As part of the sponsorship agreement, the Pleasant Colony Presented by Cygames will be held on Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 2 (ET).What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby® is an American horse race run by three-year-old thoroughbreds, and the first of three events comprising the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The event boasts a storied history dating back to 1875 and is the most-watched and most-attended horse racing event in North America, earning it the reputation of being "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®."
Pleasant Colony Presented by Cygames to be Held on May 2
On Kentucky Derby Day, held Saturday, May 2 (ET), Cygames will sponsor the Pleasant Colony. During the race, Cygames’ logo will be featured on the starting gate, finish line and winner’s circle signage, and saddle towels of the contending horses.
Further details regarding the race conditions and track will be announced closer to the date of the race.
152nd Kentucky Derby Details
| Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 (ET) |
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| Venue | Churchill Downs Racetrack (Louisville, Kentucky, USA) |
| Total Prize Value | $5 million (USD) |
| Official Website | https://www.kentuckyderby.com/ |
| Official Social Media Accounts | Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyDerby X：https://x.com/KentuckyDerby Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/kentuckyderby/ TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@kentuckyderby YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/user/kentuckyderby |
| Management | Churchill Downs Racetrack, LLC |
Pleasant Colony Presented by Cygames Details
| Race Name | Pleasant Colony Presented by Cygames |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 (ET)* *Further details will be announced on the official website closer to the date of the race. |