About this episode
This episode discusses the wide open field of this year's Kentucky Derby, featuring insights from Courier Journal reporters on various aspects of the event.
This year's Kentucky Derby returns with a wide open field and no clear favorite. Courier Journal reporters Jason Frakes and Kirby Adams join The Excerpt to talk about the top horses to watch , betting strategy , post position impact and ongoing horse safety concerns at Churchill Downs. They also break down Derby traditions , fashion trends , celebrity appearances and what makes this race one of the biggest events in sports . Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Guests: Jason Frakes, Kirby Adams
Topics covered
- Kentucky Derby
- horse racing
- betting strategy
- horse safety
- Derby traditions
- fashion trends
- celebrity appearances
Keywords
- Kentucky Derby
- horse racing
- betting
- Churchill Downs
- horse safety
- traditions
- fashion
- celebrities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Courier Journal
Places: Churchill Downs
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