With the 146th Kentucky Derby being postponed until September 5, horse racing fans are being treated to a virtual horse race featuring the past 13 Triple Crown winners. NBC will also broadcast the 2015 Kentucky Derby on May 2 starting at 3 p.m. E.T.
With the 146th Kentucky Derby being postponed until September 5 because of the coronavirus pandemic, horse racing fans are being treated to a virtual horse race featuring the past 13 Triple Crown winners.NBC will broadcast the 2015 Kentucky Derby, which was the start of American Pharoah's Triple Crown run, on May 2 starting at 3 p.m. ET.
"While we eagerly look forward to the 146th Kentucky Derby this year on the first Saturday in September, we will celebrate the annual excitement of our traditional date with our fans and community by offering ways for us to join together for a great cause."Read MoreThis will put us one step closer to ending the debate on who the greatest thoroughbred of all time was and to see whether Secretariat, the likely favorite, comes out on top.
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