In photos: The 147th Kentucky Derby gets back to regular scheduling
01 May 2021
The Kentucky Derby returns to the first Saturday of May after the coronavirus pandemic bucked the Triple Crown's schedule last year.
The state of play: 2021's race-day is proceeding with health and safety guidelines in place because of the virus, including temperature checks, required masks and reduced capacity.
What to watch: The race is slated to start at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday.
In photos:
Fans line up above the paddock to watch the horses during the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 1 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Icon Sportswire / Getty Images
Thoroughbred racehorses compete in a turf race at Churchill Downs on April 30. Photo: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Horses break from the gate at the start of the I'll Have Another, race 5 on May 1. Photo: Sarah Stier/Getty Images
A person with a fancy hat at Churchill Downs on May 1. Photo: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Churchill Downs on May 1. Photo: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Another fancy hat at Churchill Downs on May 1. Photo: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Fancy suits and more fancy hats at Churchill Downs on May 1. Photo: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images