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2023 Kentucky Derby: Race Guide

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The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023, with a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET.

Race Guide

For those catching up on this year's Kentucky Derby G1 contenders, America's Best Racing has put together a list in alphabetical order.

List of Horses and Jockeys

The field for the 2023 Kentucky Derby includes:

• Epicenter - Joel Rosario
• Zandon - Flavien Prat
• Smile Happy - John Velazquez
• Simplification - Jose Ortiz
• Crown Pride - Christophe Lemaire
... and more

For a complete list of horses and jockeys, visit the Kentucky Derby website.

Past Winners

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, and it has been won by some of the greatest horses in history. Some of the most notable past winners include:

• Secretariat (1973)
• Seattle Slew (1977)
• American Pharoah (2015)
• Justify (2018)
... and more

The 2023 Kentucky Derby is sure to be an exciting race, and we can't wait to see which horse will cross the finish line first.