Kentucky Derby: Fierceness, Sierra Leone Among Favorites for Richest-Ever Purse

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:

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