Arguably my favorite Saturday of the year, when the world is treated to the tradition known as “Fastest Two Minutes in Sports,” has become the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time in 75 years, the Kentucky Derby, which often draws a crowd gathering of more than 150,000 people, will not be a part of the first Saturday in May. Amid growing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, Churchill Downs has decided to postpone the 146th running of the iconic American sporting event from May 2 to September 5.
"Throughout the rapid development of the COVID-19 pandemic, our first priority has been how to best protect the safety and health of our guests, team members and community," Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said in a statement on Tuesday.