Description:

This complete set of four collectible cards from 1996 features significant themes from the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horse racing events at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The first card titled "Run for the Roses" shows a photo of a horse race in progress, with multiple jockeys clad in varied colored silks riding their horses through a dirt track. The background is a vibrant red adorned with golden roses, emphasizing the traditional nickname of the Kentucky Derby.

The second card captures the iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs on race day. The image focuses on the "First Turn" during a horse race, with jockeys and horses crowding around the bend in front of the grandstands filled with spectators, emphasizing the excitement and historic atmosphere of the venue.

The third card highlights the 122nd Kentucky Derby held on May 4, 1996. The artwork features two racehorses with jockeys in the foreground, mounted and mid-race, against a dynamic sky with a giant red rose dominating the upper section of the card, symbolizing the race’s nickname and floral significance.

The fourth card commemorates the Kentucky Oaks race held on May 3, 1996, also the 122nd edition. The artistic illustration focuses on a woman in a large hat decorated with a pink lily, watching the race through binoculars. The Churchill Downs race track and crowd are visible in the distance, celebrating the tradition and pageantry unique to the Kentucky Oaks event.

Each card reflects key visual and cultural elements tied to these prestigious horse racing events and the historic Churchill Downs racecourse. The inclusion of roses and lilies corresponds with the flowers traditionally associated with the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

Since we have the world's largest inventory of USA phonecards for collectors, you will not necessarily receive the identical serial/batch/PIN number that we have scanned/pictured.