Kentucky Derby 2023: Weather forecast ahead of huge race at Churchill Downs

Publish date: 2024-05-14

THE 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby is set to get underway TODAY at Churchill Downs.

Weather conditions will play a massive factor in who wins the prestigious race.

Last year's Kentucky Derby winner came as a huge surprise as 80-1 Rich Strike ridden by jockey Sonny Leon was victorious.

What is the weather forecast for the Kentucky Derby 2023?

Here is the Weather Channel's projected weather conditions ahead of the Kentucky Derby 2023:

What is the coldest and warmest temperature recorded at the Kentucky Derby?

The coldest ever temperature ever recorded at the Kentucky Derby was 36 degrees on May 4, 1940.

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American Thoroughbred Gallahadion wasn't affected by the cold climate and triumphed that year.

On the flip side, the warmest temperature recorded was a huge 94 degrees on May 2, 1959.

The trophy at the 85th Kentucky Derby went to British-bred Thoroughbred Tomy Lee.

When is the Kentucky Derby 2023?

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Which horses are running in the Kentucky Derby 2023?

Here are all the runners at this year's Kentucky Derby:

  • Hit Show
  • Verifying
  • Two Phil's
  • Confidence Game
  • Tapit Trice
  • Kingsbarns
  • Reincarnate
  • Mage
  • Skinner
  • Practical Move
  • Disarm
  • Jace's Road
  • Sun Thunder
  • Angel of Emire
  • Forte
  • Raise Cain
  • Derma Sotogake
  • Rocket Can
  • Lord Miles
  • Continuar
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