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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.

Oaklawn Expansion Features Hotel, Spa, Event Center, New Restaurants

Oaklawn Park bugler Chris Holt played “Call to the Post” on Wednesday, April 21, a day without live racing at the track. Instead of summoning Thoroughbreds, he ushered in a new era at the grand opening of the more than $100-million expansion project at the Hot Springs, Ark. track that includes a hotel, spa, event center, and new dining options.

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for April 22-26

Over the next week and a half, the eyes of the horse racing world will be laser-focused on Churchill Downs as contenders for the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve arrive and prepare for the most popular race in North America, if not the world.

Breeders’ Cup, NBC Sports Announce 2021 Challenge Series TV Schedule

The Breeders’ Cup and NBC Sports today announced the 2021 “Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In – presented by America’s Best Racing” television schedule, consisting of 12 live programs featuring more than 20 automatic qualifying races and other major stakes from six of the nation’s premier racetracks on the road to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

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