Kentucky Roses (2026)
Director: Clare Niederpruem
Cast: Andrew W. Walker, Odette Annable, Peyton Meyer, Ally Ledford, Brynn Thayer
In the heart of Churchill Downs, Sadie tends the track’s legendary greenhouses, secretly sketching designs for the Derby’s famous rose garland—her lifelong dream. Ash, the CEO’s son, is living undercover, desperate to prove his own value away from his family’s name. When a violent storm strikes just two weeks before the big race, the historic Twin Spires are damaged and the beloved rose blanket tradition hangs in the balance. Forced to work side by side, Sadie and Ash race to save the iconic venue—and stumble upon a buried secret from 1932: a forbidden romance between their own ancestors, shattered by class divides. Now, they must bridge a century-old rift to build a future neither saw coming.
More About This Film
Kentucky Roses is a Hallmark romantic drama set around the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Sadie, a greenhouse worker and aspiring florist, teams up with Ash, the son of Churchill Downs' chief executive, as they work to protect an important Derby tradition.
The film combines a modern romance with a parallel family story stretching back generations. Odette Annable and Andrew W. Walker lead the cast, while the real Churchill Downs provides an unusually authentic setting for the production.
- Directed by Clare Niederpruem.
- Written by Jamie Pachino.
- Andrew W. Walker made his Hallmark producing debut with the project.
- The movie was filmed extensively at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
- It premiered on Hallmark Channel on May 2, 2026 and streamed on Hallmark+ the following day.
Where to Watch
Kentucky Roses is officially available through Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ in supported markets.
- Hallmark Channel – TV/subscription access
- Hallmark+ – subscription
- YouTube – trailer and clips
- Fubo – subscription where offered
- Philo – subscription where offered
- Amazon Video – Hallmark access where offered