May 1 (UPI) -- The 147th edition of the Kentucky Derby, which some fans think is the greatest couple of minutes in sports, will be run Saturday evening at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., with 19 horses -- or perhaps fewer -- competing in the "Run for the Roses."
The race is open to fans this year, after they were barred a year ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The crowd will be limited by about half of capacity to about 50,000, and many spectators will be decked out in their finest, with ladies' hats drawing the most interest among those attending.
Some of the horses entered have notable records; others are virtually unknown to many fans. But they all hope to garner a share of the $3 million purse, with $1.86 million going to the winner.
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