THE FIELD IS SET FOR DERBY 147
Churchill Downs, KY (OnFocus) – 19 horses are set to run in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby, set for Saturday afternoon. The day of races begins at 9:30 am central, with the premier event in horse racing, the Kentucky Derby, set for 5:57 pm central.
| PP | HORSE | ODDS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Known Agenda | 11-1 | Bet Now | |
| 2 | Like the King | 52-1 | Bet Now | |
| 3 | Brooklyn Strong | 41-1 | Bet Now | |
| 4 | Keepmeinmind | 47-1 | Bet Now | |
| 5 | Sainthood | 37-1 | Bet Now | |
| 6 | O Besos | 39-1 | Bet Now | |
| 7 | Mandaloun | 29-1 | Bet Now | |
| 8 | Medina Spirit | 12-1 | Bet Now | |
| 9 | Hot Rod Charlie | 6-1 | Bet Now | |
| 10 | Midnight Bourbon | 13-1 | Bet Now | |
| 11 | Dynamic One | 39-1 | Bet Now | |
| 12 | Helium | 40-1 | Bet Now | |
| 13 | Hidden Stash | 35-1 | Bet Now | |
| 14 | Essential Quality | 5-2 | Bet Now | |
| 15 | Rock Your World | 9-2 | Bet Now | |
| 16 | King Fury | SCR | Bet Now | |
| 17 | Highly Motivated | 11-1 | Bet Now | |
| 18 | Super Stock | 29-1 | Bet Now | |
| 19 | Soup and Sandwich | 24-1 | Bet Now | |
| 20 | Bourbonic | 28-1 | Bet Now |
2021 Derby Day Schedule
| ACTIVITY | APPROXIMATE TIME |
|---|---|
| Race 1 | 10:30am |
| Race 2 | 11:01am |
| Race 3 | 11:31am |
| NBCSN Coverage Begins | 12:00pm |
| Race 4 | 12:04pm |
| Race 5 | 12:36pm |
| Race 6 | 1:14pm |
| Race 7 | 1:56pm |
| NBC Coverage Begins | 2:30pm |
| Race 8 | 2:48pm |
| Race 9 | 3:40pm |
| Race 10 | 4:31pm |
| Race 11 – Old Forester Turf Classic | 5:27pm |
| Watch the Track as the Kentucky Derby Contenders and their Connections walk from their barn to the Paddock, in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Race | Approximately 6:09pm |
| Listen for the “Riders Up” call as the jockey’s are instructed to mount their horses, and take to the track. | Approximately 6:37pm |
| Sing “My Old Kentucky Home” with fellow Kentucky Derby Fans | Approximately 6:39pm |
Race 12 – Watch “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve |
6:57pm |
| Cheer as the Kentucky Derby Winning Horse is draped with a Garland of Roses and the Winning Connections are presented with the Kentucky Derby Trophy. | Immediately following the Kentucky Derby Race |
| G.H.Mumm Champagne Spray in the Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle | Approximately 7:15pm |
| Race 13 | 7:55pm |
| Race 14 | 8:30pm |
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
