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Countdown to the 149th Kentucky Derby

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UPDATED June 07, 2023 | 09:38 am
  • 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
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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