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What to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be held for the 150th time Saturday. Known as the Run for the Roses, the race is the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, famously celebrated with mint juleps, seersucker suits and stylish hats.Here's what you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby:Where is the Kentucky Derby held?The Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Racetrack officials boast that the Run for the Roses is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the U.S....
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Jockeys and weight in the Kentucky Derby
Being the most identifiable human participants on average in Thoroughbred racing, jockeys will be a major focus in the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby.
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2024 Kentucky Derby at a Glance
The historic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is set for Saturday and once again the opening leg of the Triple Crown stands center stage in the sport. A field of 20 with two also-eligible entrants was entered and, as usual, the cream of the 3-year-old crop will meet at a challenging 1 ¼-mile distance in America’s most famous horse race. Read More