The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky derby Festival. The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of one and a quarter miles at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky derby is dubbed "The Run for the Roses," stemming from the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is also known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" because of its approximate duration. The Kentucky Derby 2020 is the 146th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports and will be held on Saturday, May 2nd. Check live odds, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates with racinginfo.net.