# Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby engagements surge 19% as posts increase 37%, with top creators like @tunemusicalmoments driving conversation. Sentiment remains high at 92%, though criticism of whip use is noted.

### About Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is an annual American Thoroughbred horse race.  

### Insights
- kentucky derby engagements is up 19.34% from the previous week.
- kentucky derby posts created is up 37.3% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [-------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kentucky-derby/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kentucky-derby/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------]  
Daily Average: [---------]  
[--] Week: [---------] +19%  
[--] Month: [---------] -35%  
[--] Months: [-----------] -70%  
[--] Year: [-----------] +68%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-05-03  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-08-17  

Engagements by network (24h):
YouTube: [-------]
X: [-------]
Reddit: [---]
TikTok: [------]
News: [--]
Instagram: [---]

  
  
### Mentions: [---] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kentucky-derby/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kentucky-derby/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [---]  
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] +0.71%  
[--] Month: [-----] +34%  
[--] Months: [------] -29%  
[--] Year: [------] +18%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-05-04  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-11  

Mentions by network (24h):
YouTube: [---]
X: [---]
Reddit: [--]
TikTok: [---]
News: [--]
Instagram: [--]

  
  
### Creators: [---] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kentucky-derby/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kentucky-derby/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Kentucky Derby in the last [--] hours which is down 19% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] -4.90%  
[--] Month: [-----] +11%  
[--] Months: [-----] -31%  
[--] Year: [------] -4.70%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-05-04  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-11  

The most influential creators that mention Kentucky Derby in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@NBCSports](/creator/youtube/NBCSports)                   | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@MikeMutnansky](/creator/twitter/MikeMutnansky)           | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@KentuckyDerby](/creator/twitter/KentuckyDerby)           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@worldhorseracing](/creator/youtube/worldhorseracing)     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@BloodHorse](/creator/twitter/BloodHorse)                 | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@thestaggieman](/creator/twitter/thestaggieman)           | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@businessinsider](/creator/youtube/businessinsider)       | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@TwinSpires](/creator/twitter/TwinSpires)                 | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@DerbyMedia](/creator/twitter/DerbyMedia)                 | [--]   | [------]     | [--]    | [-----]       |

[View More](/list/creators/kentucky-derby/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 92%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kentucky-derby/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kentucky-derby/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 92%  
Daily Average: 92%  
[--] Week: 83% -5%  
[--] Month: 89% -2%  
[--] Months: 89% -8%  
[--] Year: 89% +11%  
1-Year High: 100% on 2025-03-17  
1-Year Low: 49% on 2025-09-25  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Celebration of the Kentucky Derby: (45%) Posts celebrating the Kentucky Derby, including race highlights, winner announcements, and general excitement about the event.
- Appreciation for Horses and Racing: (25%) Posts expressing admiration for horses, the sport of horse racing, and related content.
- Promotion of Related Events and Products: (15%) Posts promoting events, products, and services related to the Kentucky Derby and horse racing.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Criticism of Whip Use: (10%) Discussions and criticisms regarding the use of whips in horse racing, particularly the fine and suspension of a jockey.
- Negative Sentiment Towards the Sport: (5%) Posts expressing negative opinions or concerns about horse racing in general.
  

### Top Kentucky Derby Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

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[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@gracefullymiracle/video/7607469080186080526) [@gracefullymiracle](/creator/tiktok/gracefullymiracle) 2026-02-16T14:26Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"After unbeaten champion Ted Noffey was knocked off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail in late January Paladin inherited the mantle of individual favoritism in Pool [--] of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW). 👀 Read Here http://spr.ly/6012hkQqG http://spr.ly/6012hkQqG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TwinSpires/status/2023389399870767152) [@TwinSpires](/creator/x/TwinSpires) 2026-02-16T13:30Z 38.5K followers, [---] engagements


"🟢 G2 Balanchine 🟤 G3 UAE Oaks 🟢 G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy 🟤 Listed Road to the Kentucky Derby What a line up we have on Friday #DubaiCarnival"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RacingDubai/status/2023362489329569855) [@RacingDubai](/creator/x/RacingDubai) 2026-02-16T11:43Z 55.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@RGIII Nikola Jokic will one day win the Kentucky Derby. I believe it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HalfFeeLee/status/2023237201887437125) [@HalfFeeLee](/creator/x/HalfFeeLee) 2026-02-16T03:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

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