Emma Slater Shines Bright at the Kentucky Derby, Capturing Hearts with Her Stunning Win

Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Emma Slater showed up and showed out at the 2025 Kentucky Derby over the weekend.

First, the blonde dancer posted a series of photos and videos of herself arriving in the Bluegrass State and wrote, "Kentucky. You have my heart already 🐎 🌳."

Then on Friday, she and her friend, singer/songwriter Valerie Celeste Bruce, took in the sights at the Kentucky Oaks, which is the series of horse races that are run the day before the Kentucky Derby. Slater was sporting a beautiful pink dress and matching hat for Friday's races — where apparently, the two lovely ladies had some very good luck betting on the horses.

"My first time at the @kentuckyoaks and I did it in style thanks to @valeriecelestebruce. We sat in the Mansion and it was sensational. What a day! And can I just say that we won 4 times in a row!!! I was shocked! 🐎," wrote Slater.

Finally, for the big dance on Saturday, May 3, Slater donned a large, gorgeous hat and a three-piece pinstripe brown suit that showed off her toned abs — and it must have brought her good fortune because the ladies were again very lucky with their bets. They even bet on Sovereignty, the horse that won the headlining race of the Derby.

"Perfect day at the Races @kentuckyderby. My first Derby and I won!!! Last swipe is us winning for the 7th time this weekend! I guess it’s beginners luck?! 🍀🐎 #sovreigntywins #kentuckyderby

Her fans were very excited to see all of her looks from the weekend.

"So stunning😍looks like a great time!" wrote one fan.

Another added, "You are STUNNING! 🤩🤍."

"You are absolutely glowing! Also congrats on winning!" wrote a third fan.

Another fan wrote, "I like today's hat, 👒 looking fabulous! 😍."

Dancing With the Stars returns for its 34th season in the fall of 2025 on ABC and Hulu.