‘Kentucky Roses’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Hallmark Channel’s Kentucky Derby Movie?
'Kentucky Roses' is a Hallmark Channel romantic movie set against the backdrop of the Kentucky Derby, following the story of a greenhouse worker and the son of Churchill Downs' CEO who team up to save the Derby's rose blanket. The film features a blossoming romance that reveals deeper family connections and generational stories. Odette Annable and Andrew Walker star in the lead roles, marking Annable's debut on the network.
- ▪Odette Annable plays Sadie, an aspiring florist returning home to pursue an internship with a prominent Louisville florist.
- ▪Andrew Walker portrays Ashley 'Ash' Taylor, an architect and son of Churchill Downs CEO Frank Reed, played by Gregg Henry.
- ▪Brynn Thayer appears as Lillie Taylor Reed, wife of Frank Reed and mother of Ash, who supports reconciliation between father and son.
- ▪Kentucky Roses premiered on Hallmark Channel on May 2, 2026, at 8/7c, with next-day streaming on Hallmark+.
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Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Flipboard Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to copy URL ‘Kentucky Roses’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Hallmark Channel’s Kentucky Derby Movie? By Alex Vena Published May 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET Where to Stream: Kentucky Roses Powered by Reelgood More On: Andrew Walker ‘Kentucky Roses’ Star Odette Annable Reveals She’s “Talked Briefly” With Taylor Sheridan About Potentially Working On One Of His Projects: “I Would Be So Lucky” ‘Kentucky Roses’ Star Andrew Walker Bravely Admits He Had To Be Taught How To Properly Pronounce “Louisville” Andrew Walker “Begged” Hallmark For His ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’…
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