The famous "Kentucky Derby" for horses launches its 148th edition today
Today, the eyes of horse lovers around the world are turning to Churchill Downs, with the launch of the 148th edition of the famous American "Kentucky Derby", with a total prize money of 3 million dollars, and is considered the most prestigious in America, and enjoys a large audience of up to 150,000 spectators.
The colt "Zandon", owned by Jeff Drone and supervised by coach Chad Brown, is the most prominent candidate for winning the 148th Kentucky Derby title. The first category is "Group 1", the highest rated in the world.
Zandon is relying on his chances of winning the title, after the pony's performance last month by winning the Blue Grass race at Keneland.
And entering the competition for the title, the "Abcenter" pony owned by "Lunchell Crossbred Horses" under the supervision of coach Steve Asmussen, after achieving four victories out of his total six races, including his victory in the "Louisiana Derby".
The Kentucky Derby, which began in 1875, is considered the oldest and largest race in America, in addition to being the first round of each season in the "Triple Crown Race", which also includes the "Breakness Stakes" race, which represents the second round, and the Belmont Stakes third round. season.
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