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Kentucky Derby
The 153rd Kentucky Derby, America's best-known horse race, run at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday 1 May 2027.
- UK (not marked)
- USA
- International (not marked)
OrganiserChurchill Downs
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Churchill Downs stages the Derby on the first Saturday in May, with the Kentucky Oaks the day before. The 2027 Oaks is on Friday 30 April.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 1 May 2027 | USA | Confirmed by the organiser |
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