One of the benchmark events in all of North American sports to officially usher in the start of spring — the Kentucky Derby — is upon us. Here is everything you need to know about the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown.
2023 Kentucky Derby viewing information
- Date: Saturday, May 6
- Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
- Time: 4:57 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC
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Heading into the race, Forte — owned by Florida Panthers owner Vinny Viola and trained by Todd Pletcher — is the favorite having won six of seven career races. Four of those have come in Grade 1 races, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile back in November.
Another Pletcher-trained horse in Tapit Trice isn’t far behind as second-favorite with 5-1 odds having won each of his first three races in 2023, headlined by a Bluegrass Stakes triumph last month at nearby Keeneland.
2023 Kentucky Derby lineup, post positions, odds
Odds via TwinSpires.com
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