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When is the 2022 Kentucky Derby?
The 148th annual Run for the Roses takes place on Saturday, May 7. Comprehensive LIVE race coverage and analysis begins at 2:30p ET on Peacock and NBC.
Where is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is held on the dirt track at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, where it has been held every year since 1875.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most well-known Grade 1 Thoroughbred stakes races in the world. First run in 1875, it is the country’s longest continuously held sporting event, and is steeped in lavish tradition. The 1 ¼ mile race is the first in the annual American Triple Crown of horse racing.
How many horses run in the Kentucky Derby?
20 horses compete in the Kentucky Derby, and only three-year-old Thoroughbreds can qualify. Eligible horses can earn a coveted spot in the Derby via a series of prep races held around the world each year.
Questions?
- How do I watch the Kentucky Derby on Peacock?
You can catch the 148th Kentucky Derby live on NBC and stream directly from the Peacock app. Find comprehensive race coverage and analysis live on TV, the NBC Sports app and Peacock before, during and after the event. Visit NBC Sports for more Kentucky Derby news.
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- How long is the Kentucky Derby?
The distance for the Kentucky Derby race is 1¼ miles long (or 10 furlongs). In relation to time, the race typically lasts around two minutes, living up to its nickname as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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