It’s the first Saturday of May and once again the eyes of the nation shift to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Coined as “the most thrilling two minutes in all of sports,” the Kentucky Derby has become a marquee event on the sports calendar as one of the most magnificent horse racing events.
It’s the beginning of the Triple Crown, one of the most significant and distinguished awards in all of sports, winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. It’s a special anniversary as we prepare for the 150th “Run For the Roses.”
With so many different ways to play the race, here’s what you’ll want to pay attention to.