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    Countdown to the 149th Kentucky Derby

    • The 149th Kentucky Derby Kicks off this Saturday at 9 a.m. EST
    • Tune in to hear from Sarah Contardo, Churchill Downs VP of Sales & Strategy, and FanDuel TV Anchor Todd Schrupp
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    May 04, 2023 | 11:54 am
    UPDATED Jan 14, 2025 | 07:51 pm
    MIchael Clevinger – The Courier-Journal

    The classic horse race at Churchill Downs is taking place for the 149th time this weekend. We’re joined by Churchill Downs VP of Sales & Strategy Sarah Contardo to talk about the Kentucky Derby’s history and the innovations they’re bringing to the race this year.

    Afterward, we hear from FanDuel TV Anchor Todd Schrupp – a horse-racing romantic. He breaks down what makes the Kentucky Derby so special, the experience of attending the derby at Churchill Downs, and what’s happening over at FanDuel TV.

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