Posted on 05/02/2026 2:24:34 PM PDT by Az Joe
The first leg of horse racing's famous Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby brings out the top horses, owners and jockeys, celebrity appearances and bold fashion statements. Here's a look at the favorites and longshots, and who showed up to Churchill Downs in Louisville for the 152nd running of the "fastest two minutes in sports."
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Wasn’t the race traditionally run earlier in the day. Sounds like they’re racing an hour before sundown?
I do enjoy the hat show.
I hate horse racing.
Yesterday, the Kentucky Oaks (for fillies) was actually run under lights for the first time.
They only turn to the left so she’d be favored.
Celebrity sightings were the sections cousin of Punky Brewster. Roger and Rerun from “What’s Happening”. And the chief set designer from “The Merv Griffin Show”. And a former neighbor of Keanu Reaves.
Do you mean, second cousin? The post could have used some editing.
50 years ago start time was around 4:30-5pm ET.
Today’s Derby is the 12th and final race of the day.
Like miss America pageant… Sooooooo 1970s.
Strictly a marketing decision to draw the biggest audience, aka peak viewership time..
🎶Hey Hey Hey🎶
Fred Rerun Berry died 23 years ago.
Haha!
Wide open race this ear
I like Further Ado and Potente. Commandment is the most accomplished … but odds are too short for me
The Derby is NOT the final race today…. There is one more after
National Anthem was great too!
90 minutes. Still sunny.
Quick search says 14 races total, with the Derby being #12.
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