$3 Million Nashville Derby At Kentucky Downs Offers Huge Opportunities
The Nashville Derby features a highly competitive 12 horse field and a $3 million purse. It is second only to the Kentucky Derby in monetary offerings for three-year-olds
The Nashville Derby, held at Kentucky Downs, follows the Kentucky Derby in terms of purse money for a race restricted to three-year-old Thoroughbreds. This year, the event marks the second consecutive year it will offer the second highest purse for such races. The one-and-a-half mile track at Kentucky Downs, known for its grass surface, has attracted horses from around the world.
Originally called the Dueling Grounds Derby, the race was renamed in 2024 to honor Nashville, Tennessee, situated 35 miles south of the only European-style horse racing course in the United States. European-based horses have won the past two editions, with Irish-bred Causeway holding the morning line favorite for this debut appearance.
The field features a highly competitive mix of horses, offering numerous opportunities for both horsemen and bettors. Race 8 will take place on September 5, with an expected post time of 4:36 pm central. The event will be televised on NBC.
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