This year’s 146th Kentucky Derby, taking place on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY, will undoubtedly exude a distinctively unique atmosphere compared to previous editions.
The Kentucky Derby, famously known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” typically takes place on the first Saturday in May. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the race had to be rescheduled and will now be held on September 5th.
Furthermore, the Kentucky Derby has consistently drawn over 150,000 spectators annually since 2005. Nevertheless, due to the ongoing pandemic and the implementation of social-distancing protocols, the 2020 Derby will not permit any in-person attendance.
However, this year, 18 of the finest thoroughbred horses on the planet will participate in the prestigious event known as the “Run for the Roses.” While there won’t be any spectators present, millions of people across the world will tune in through television and online platforms to witness the exhilarating race.
The 3-year-olds are set to cover a distance of 1 ¼ miles (10 furlongs) on the dirt track. They will be competing for a first-place prize of $1.86 million, with the winning jockey receiving $186,000. Furthermore, the moment will be captured as officials adorn the victorious horse with the ceremonial blanket of roses.
The participants in this year’s competition aim to surpass the remarkable time (1:59.40) achieved by the renowned Secretariat back in 1973.
In the US, the Kentucky Derby of 2020 will be broadcasted on NBC, commencing at 7:01 p.m. EST.
How to bet on Kentucky Derby in Virginia
If Virginia bettors want to place bets on the 146th Kentucky Derby, they can conveniently do it online through TVG.
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