What time does the Florida Derby go off?

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What time is the Florida Derby today?

6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where to Watch/Listen: Florida Derby and Dubai World Cup Week 2021

Date Program Time
March 27 Live broadcast of the Florida Derby 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
March 27 Live coverage of horse racing post time varies
March 28 “America’s Day at the Races” 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
March 28 Live coverage of horse racing post time varies

Who won the Florida Derby Saturday?

“I certainly hope so,” winning trainer Todd Pletcher said. Pletcher won the Florida Derby for the sixth time, and Known Agenda covered the 1 1/8 miles on the dirt in 1 minutes, 49.45 seconds. He returned $12.80 for the win, $6.60 to place and $3.20 to show.

Who won the Florida Derby 2021?

Known Agenda
2021 Florida Derby/Winners

Where is the Florida Derby 2021?

Gulfstream Park
If you’re looking for the best prep to find a Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner, look no further than the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.

Is the Florida Derby on TV today?

FLORIDA DERBY FIELD, ODDS AND TV COVERAGE Post time is 6:40 p.m. ET, and NBCSN will air live coverage of the Florida Derby from 6-7 p.m. Additional racing is available on TVG’s “Trackside Live” coverage.

How many furlongs is the Florida Derby?

9 furlongs
Florida Derby

Inaugurated 1952
Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website www.floridaderby.com
Race information
Distance 11⁄8 miles (9 furlongs)

Is essential quality a girl?

His only defeat was in the Kentucky Derby where he finished fourth, only a length behind the winner, after a troubled trip. He was also the 2020 American Champion two-year-old colt after an undefeated season topped by the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile….

Essential Quality
Sex Colt
Foaled 2018
Country United States
Color Gray

What race is essential quality in?

Race History

Finish Race Distance
4th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve Churchill Downs 1 1/4 Miles
1st Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Keeneland 1 1/8 Miles
1st Southwest Stakes Oaklawn Park 1 1/16 Miles
1st TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Keeneland 1 1/16 Miles

When was the Florida Derby?

History. The Florida Derby was first run in 1952. It has long been a prestigious prep race for the Kentucky Derby and since 2013 has been part of the official Road to the Kentucky Derby . The race was originally run in early to mid-March and Kentucky Derby hopefuls would then run in another major prep race in April.

When did Gulfstream Park stop running the Kentucky Derby?

In 2005, Gulfstream Park shifted its scheduling to run the race five weeks before the Kentucky Derby. This was originally believed to be a liability, as the preferred spacing of races is typically three to four weeks.

Where does the Curlin Florida Derby take place?

The biggest race day of the year in South Florida, the Curlin Florida Derby is a showcase of the world’s best horses and jockeys, who all are competing for the coveted title of Florida Derby Winner on their road to the Triple Crown. Did You Know? Florida Derby Facts. Relive the glory of years past!

What to see and do at the Florida Derby?

A true spectacle on and off the track, the Curlin Florida Derby is the place to see and be seen for the fans and the horse racing community. Rub elbows with celebrities, television and film personalities as well as the industry’s top horse owners, trainers and jockeys in a week-long celebration.