The horses, the hats and of course, the mint juleps make the Kentucky Derby one America’s most loved horse racing events. The oldest continuously held sporting event in America, the Kentucky Derby draws over 150,000 fans to watch the thrill of three-year old thoroughbred horses race one and a quarter mile.
The 135th Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Live national coverage from Churchill Downs begins as early Friday morning on ESPN2 on the “Mike and Mike in the Morning” show from 6:00 am to 10:00 am ET. Bravo will showcase the fun and fashion of the Kentucky Derby with their “Ladies’ First: Bravo at the Kentucky Derby,” on Friday evening from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET.
On race day, ESPN kicks off the “Race for the Roses” with their “Today at the Kentucky Derby” special beginning at noon ET, followed by “The Kentucky Derby Special” from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET.
NBC will feature “The Kentucky Derby Red Carpet Show” from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET and then will have the exclusive broadcast coverage of the Kentucky Derby 135 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm ET.
If you’d rather catch the 2009 Kentucky Derby in person, tickets and complete packages might still be available. For package details check out the Derby Experience web site.
Pick the Kentucky Derby Winner
Want to find out more about the contenders for the 2009 Kentucky Derby. There are plenty of web sites that can provide you with the full inside scoop on the Derby favorites and other horses to watch.
From the long-standing history of the Kentucky Derby to complete statistics and overviews on the Derby contenders, this web site provides all the information you need to know to prepare for picking the winner. Discover the full pedigree of favorites such as Pioneer of the Nile or Desert Party. Learn more about the legendary Hat Parade or find out what celebrities to watch for in Millionaire’s Row.
Kentucky Derby.info
Discover more about who may be in the winner’s circle on May 2nd with the vast array of Kentucky Derby information found on this web site. If you are considering hosting a party, find recipes for mint juleps, traditional Kentucky Derby dishes like Burgoo, Horse Race Pie and bourbon balls. Information about the rich history of the Kentucky Derby, previous winners and even Derby trivia can be found on this site.
Kentucky Derby Contenders
If you want the inside scoop on the top contenders for the 135th Kentucky Derby, this site provides a great deal of information. You’ll also find a complete listing of links for the Triple Crown.
