Arrr, ye landlubbers! Thar be a grand event called the Kentucky Derby in 2024. Know ye about this race?
2024-05-04
Arrr mateys! Listen up ye scurvy dogs, here be all ye need to know about the 150th runnin' of the Kentucky Derby. Grab yer spyglass and brace yerselves for a wild ride on the high seas of horse racin'! Aye aye, let the games begin!
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is set to happen this Saturday at the famed Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. This event, which traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in May, kicks off the Triple Crown series with a 20-horse field of three-year-olds vying for a shot at the $5 million prize.Notably missing from this year's race is Bob Baffert, a six-time Derby winner whose ban has been extended through 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that a Baffert-trained horse will not be in the running, following the disqualification of 2021 winner Medina Spirit due to a failed drug test.The favorite to win this year is Fierceness, a colt trained by Todd Pletcher, boasting 3-1 odds after a dominant victory in the Florida Derby. As the excitement builds for the race, fans eagerly await the moment the gates open at Churchill Downs.For more sports coverage and updates on this historic event, be sure to follow Fox News Digital and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.