Kentucky Derby

What's it like to run the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs?

See what 20 3-year-old thoroughbreds will experience Saturday when they race around the 1-mile track at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, for a total distance of 1 1/4 miles.

Imagine more than 100,000 spectators in the stands and on the infield.

See the video on the right or and here

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This story was originally published April 29, 2015 at 8:00 AM with the headline "What's it like to run the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs?."

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