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May 2027
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Kentucky Derby | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD
No other entertainment event is as alluring, captivating, and thrilling as the Kentucky Derby. Call it what you will—the Run for the Roses®, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®, or America's Race. This year marks the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve, the first leg of the Triple Crown. More than just a horse race, it’s a tradition steeped in history and held in the heart of America. It’s a way of life, representing the hopes and dreams of millions across the globe.
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m.
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with the exception featured events like Downs After Dark
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