The 2023 Kentucky Derby will feature a record-breaking $2 million increase in prize money, making it the richest Derby ever. The race, which will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 6:57 p.m. Eastern on NBC, will feature a field of 20 horses, including morning line favorite Fierceness and second choice Sierra Leone. Here’s a breakdown of the field and their chances of winning the Run for the Roses:
British jockey Ben Curtis has secured his first mount in the prestigious Kentucky Derby, which takes place on May 4th. Curtis, who has ridden over 1,000 winners in Britain, made the move to the United States last year to pursue his dreams. He has since ridden 43 winners at Fair Grounds in New Orleans and will now partner with Honor Marie in the Kentucky Derby.
