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[01/28/26 - 07:36 AM]
Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs Racetrack Partner on "Kentucky Roses"
The movie stars Andrew Walker and Odette Annable, alongside Ally Ledford, Peyton Meyer, Brynn Thayer, and Gregg Henry, and celebrates the pageantry, tradition, and enduring spirit of the Kentucky Derby.







KENTUCKY ROSES (HALLMARK)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
5/2/26
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Hallmark Media's press release, January 2026) Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs") are proud to announce Kentucky Roses, an all-new original movie shot on location at the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby(R). The movie stars Andrew Walker (Three Wisest Men, She's Making a List) and Odette Annable (Supergirl, Walker), alongside Ally Ledford (His Nerd), Peyton Meyer (Girl Meets World, Days of Our Lives), Brynn Thayer (Fatal Attraction, Suits), and Gregg Henry (Gilmore Girls, Guardians of the Galaxy), and celebrates the pageantry, tradition, and enduring spirit of the Kentucky Derby. The movie wrapped production last year and is set to premiere May 2, 2026 on Hallmark Channel, streaming next day on Hallmark+. The partnership continues in Hallmark Gold Crown stores with a collection of romantic jewelry inspired by the movie.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ally Ledford as Gloria
· Andrew Walker as Ash Taylor
· Brynn Thayer
· Gregg Henry
· Odette Annable as Sadie Moore
· Peyton Meyer
CREW INFORMATION:
· ??? as DIR
· ??? as WRTR
GENRE(S):
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· no information is available