The wait is nearly over. Following Tuesday’s post-position draw the “Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” is finally here. The Kentucky Derby, following some key deflections in the past few weeks, is expected to have a full field of 20 entrants.
NBC will televise live coverage of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Over the past few weeks, the race has lost top contenders: Caddo River, Concert Tour, Life Is Good and Greatest Honour. The prestigious race will have undefeated Essential Quality for trainer Brad Cox who has been installed as the morning-line favorite.