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SLIDESHOW: A Fun, Festive Return to Normalcy for 2021 Kentucky Derby

After a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the run for the roses and eliminated fans from attending the classic race, the 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve returned to its traditional spot on the racing calendar on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs with a limited number of fans permitted on track.

Kentucky Derby Live!: May 1 Beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET

Join America's Best Racing for the first jewel of the 2021 Triple Crown: the $3 million Kentucky Derby by Woodford Reserve May 1.

Hosts Dan Tordjman (ABR), Bram Weinstein (ESPN Radio), and Ren Carothers (Breeders' Cup Future Stars Forecast) take viewers right up to post time for the run for the roses in an immersive second-screen Kentucky Derby Live! experience that allows fans and bettors to interact in real-time.

SLIDESHOW: A Fantastic Kentucky Oaks Day in Louisville

After a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of many races, limited or eliminated fans from attending live racing, and caused a general global upheaval, the Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve returned to their traditional spot on the racing calendar in the spring at

Where to Watch/Listen: Kentucky Derby Week 2021

The most-anticipated week of the year in horse racing has arrived, as fans, partiers, and handicappers all prepare for an abundance of top-class racing at Churchill Downs in the coming days topped by the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.

Where to Eat/Drink in Louisville During Kentucky Derby Week 2021

In recent years, Louisville has gone from having the reputation as a “hidden gem” on the dining and entertainment scene to being duly recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. for unique restaurants and bars. And of course, the spotlight shines brightest on Kentucky’s biggest (some would say only) city during Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve week.

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