It has been running since May 1875 and the race is as popular as ever, with approximately 150,000 fans pouring into grandstands at Churchill Downs each year for the showpiece race.
Even Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth couldn't resist attending the race on a visit to the USA in 2007.
Horse racing fans across the globe will be keen to tune in for the big race, with UK fans hopefully set to be able to watch the encounter on live TV.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
When is the Kentucky Derby 2023?
The Kentucky Derby 2023 takes place on Saturday 6th May.
Kentucky Derby 2023 start time
The race begins at approximately 11:45pm UK time (6:45pm Eastern Time) due to the event being staged in, you guessed it, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
How to watch the Kentucky Derby 2023
UK TV information is yet to be formally confirmed, but Sky Sports has shown the race live across its platforms in recent years.
Expect to see coverage of the Kentucky Derby 2023 to be shown live on Sky Sports Racing, but this has not been confirmed.
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