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What Day Is Kentucky Derby 2026?
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Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Date details for Kentucky Derby 2026
- Day of week: Saturday
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Days remaining: 66
- Weeks remaining: 9
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About Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby 2026 is on Saturday, May 2nd, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Known as 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,' it is the 152nd running of the historic race.
History & Significance
The Kentucky Derby was first held in 1875, making it the oldest continuously held horse race in the United States. It is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.
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