The best two minutes of sport. The Rose Race. Kentucky Derby. After weeks of fun around Louisville, it all comes down to Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for the big day. The Races The Kentucky Derby is always held on the first Saturday in May, which this year is May 6. are 14 races, which begin at 10:30 a.m., with the real Kentucky Derby race at 6:57 p.m. Just before the big race, the contenders march from the barn to the paddock just after 6 p.m. The call “Riders Up,” which will be called this year by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes, signals jockeys to ride their horses. To see the full program, click here. The horses The field is smaller than normal this year – with just 19 horses in the race instead of 20. This is because four horses retired in the days leading up to the race. There haven’t been so many scratches in the Derby in 8 years. the Kentucky Derby can be done online through TwinSpires.com or on their app. There is also information on how to bet and who the experts choose. Click here for more betting information. The scholarship is $3 million. Traffic Restrictions Several roads will be closed and traffic patterns will change ahead of the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Find them here: What to bring and what to leave at home Each guest is allowed one bag no longer than not 12″ x 6″ x 12″. sticks, tripods, wagons, or weapons. Full list here. Packed lunches in clear plastic bags and two sealed 24oz water bottles may be brought. WeatherDerby Day seems partly sunny and dry, with highs reaching the upper 70s.Who’s PerformingNational Anthem: Carly PearceRiders: Patrick MahomesHow to watch the racesNeed tickets?Click here to get them.You can also watch it on NBC Sports.
The best two minutes of sport. The Rose Race. Kentucky derby.
After weeks of fun around Louisville, it all comes down to Saturday.
Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for the big day.
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The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday in May, this year May 6th. There are 14 races, which begin at 10:30 a.m., with the actual Kentucky Derby race at 6:57 p.m.
Just before the big race, the contenders walk from the barn to the paddock just after 6 p.m. The call “Riders Up,” which will be called this year by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes, signals jockeys to ride their horses.
To see the full schedule, click here.
Horses
The field is smaller than normal this year – with just 19 horses in the race instead of 20. This is because four horses retired in the days leading up to the race. There haven’t been so many scratches at the Derby in 8 years.
Here are the contenders as of 3 p.m. Friday:
- Tap View
- Verification
- Two Phil
- trust game
- Carpet Trice
- Kingsbarn
- Reincarnate
- magician
SkinnerPractical move- Disarm
- Jace’s Road
- Sun Thunder
- Empire Angel
- Strong
- Raising Cain
- Derma Sotogake
- Rocket Can
Lord MilesContinue- mischief cyclone
- Mandarin Hero
- King Russell
How to bet
Bets for the Kentucky Derby can be made online via TwinSpires.com or on their app. There is also information on how to bet and who the experts choose. Click here for more betting information.
The scholarship is $3 million.
Traffic restrictions
Several roads will be closed and traffic patterns will change ahead of the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Find them here:
What to bring and what to leave at home
Each guest is allowed one bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″.
You cannot bring your own alcohol, backpacks, banners, tents, coolers, pets, selfie sticks, tripods, carts or weapons. Full list here.
You can bring lunch boxes in clear plastic bags and two 24 oz containers. sealed water bottles.
Time
Derby day looks partly sunny and dry with highs reaching the upper 70s.
Who is efficient?
National Anthem: Carly Pearce
Riders: Patrick Mahomes
How to watch the races
Need tickets? Click here to get them.
You can also watch it on NBC Sports.
