Sentient Jet announced that it has been named the Preferred Private Aviation Partner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Longines Kentucky Oaks, and Churchill Downs Racetrack, the home track to both events and an eight-time host of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, a longtime Sentient Jet partner.
As part of the multi-year agreement, Sentient Jet will offer exclusive benefits to Churchill Downs’ Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks guests and introduce a new Kentucky Derby-themed flight card. The card will include premier tickets to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, a VIP experience at the events and distinctive amenities, in addition to the Sentient Jet Card’s signature 25 hours of luxurious private jet flight time and other exclusive cardholder perks and benefits.
The partnership enables Kentucky Derby and Oaks attendees who have purchased tickets in The Mansion, the elegant Churchill Downs venue that provides its highest level of luxury and guest service, to have access to Derby Air powered by Sentient Jet, through which they can book private travel to-and-from Louisville with the help of a private concierge team.
“We are thrilled to be the Preferred Private Aviation Partner of the renowned and exhilarating Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks races, and of the beautiful and historic Churchill Downs Racetrack,” said Andrew Collins, president and CEO of Sentient Jet. “We look forward to bringing the flexibility of the jet card and our unparalleled customer service to horsemen, VIP ticket holders and attendees alike.”
In addition to developing new benefits for Derby and Oaks attendees, Sentient Jet will also provide existing Cardholders with preferred access to Kentucky Derby tickets through Churchill Downs and Quint Events. Cardholders flying to Louisville for the Kentucky
Derby and Oaks will be provided with a curated Kentucky Derby experience including a mini-bar outfitted with ingredients for both Mint Juleps, the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century, and Oaks Lilies, the official drink of the Kentucky Oaks.
“Churchill Downs is pleased to welcome Sentient Jet as the Preferred Private Aviation Partner of our track and its world-renowned signature events, the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks,” said Kevin Flanery, president of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “Sentient Jet provides a unique service that is a perfect complement to the unique experience of The Mansion, which is unparalleled in the world of sports entertainment.”
