It’s Derby Day. Let’s have some fun!
Good morning, BBN!
It’s Derby Day, one of the best sports days in the world.
Louisville has been buzzing all week and the excitement has been heightened with the fact that this marks the 150th Kentucky Derby. Celebs are everywhere!
Post time is set for a 6:57 p.m. EST. The race, held at Churchill Downs, spans 1 1/4 miles despite the track being only a mile long because of the placement of the starting gate and finish line.
The Derby limits its field to 20 horses, with provisions for replacements if any withdraw close to race day. Last year, 18 horses competed.
Fierceness, victorious at the Florida Derby, leads the betting with 5-2 odds, followed by Sierra Leone at 3-1 and Catching Freedom at 8-1. Who will you have your money on?
Ticket prices for the Derby start at $130 for general admission in the infield, with no guaranteed seat or track view. Reserved seating ranges from $750 to $3,500, something that people haven’t been too happy about this year, prices seem way higher than past years.
The $5 million purse for this 150th Derby offers $3.1 million to the winner. It should be a fun one!
Tweet of the Day
Former Kentucky Football players Will Levis, Chris Rodriguez, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Josh Ali are decked out in pink for the Kentucky Oaks.
: Will_Levis/IG pic.twitter.com/OZJL1DRzyx
— KSR (@KSRonX) May 3, 2024
The boys are back!
Headlines:
122 Kentucky Wildcats Set for 2024 Commencement – UK Athletics
Congrats to all the Cats graduating this year!
Dan Hurley says ‘no way’ he would have left UConn for Kentucky to replace John Calipari – CBS Sports
Oh well, in Pope we trust!
Tony Delk, Oscar Combs Named to Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – UK Athletics
Big time!
Place your bets!
A failure is an understatement.
Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons – ESPN
Seemed inevitable, but now, it’s official.
A lot of competition in the top 12…
Can OBJ help anyone anymore?
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers to have no restrictions when OTAs open – ESPN
Great to see.
A lot of open spots…