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The 152nd Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve, takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. Known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” this premier 3-year-old horse race is the first leg of the Triple Crown and features a $5 million guaranteed purse, attracting global attention.

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