2024 Kentucky Derby Set for Historic 150th Run

The prestigious event at Churchill Downs will feature a record $5 million purse, with the favorite Fierceness aiming to break the No. 17 post's winless streak.

The 150th Kentucky Derby will take place on May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Fierceness, trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by John Velazquez, is the morning-line favorite with 5-2 odds.
Sierra Leone, another strong contender, will start from the No. 2 post with 3-1 odds.
The total purse for the event has been raised to $5 million, with $3.1 million going to the winner.
This year's race will be broadcast on NBC, with coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on race day.