Kentucky Derby to raise COVID-19 relief with virtual Triple Crown race

There will be a Kentucky Derby race May 2 after all, Churchill Downs announced Thursday. It will be a virtual race among the 13 Triple Crown winners as part of an effort to raise up to $2 million for coronavirus relief efforts.

The 146th Kentucky Derby was postponed until September 5 because of the pandemic, but the race track will be celebrating on the first Saturday in May with a "Kentucky Derby at Home" online celebration.

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Article written by: Dan Loumena