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

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.

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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:

• Projected weather: Mostly cloudy
• Projected temperature: High of 79, low of 63 degrees (77 degrees at 6.57pm)
• Chance of rainfall: 1%
• Wind speed: 9mph

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?

• The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 6.
• The post time for the race is 6:57pm ET.
• The Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs.
• You can keep up to date with all the live results and reaction from Churchill Downs with SunSport's live blog.

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Which horses are running in the Kentucky Derby 2023?

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

1. Hit Show
2. Verifying
3. Two Phil's
4. Confidence Game
5. Tapit Trice
6. Kingsbarns
7. Reincarnate
8. Mage
9. Skinner
10. Practical Move
11. Disarm
12. Jace's Road
13. Sun Thunder
14. Angel of Emire
15. Forte
16. Raise Cain
17. Derma Sotogake
18. Rocket Can
19. Lord Miles
20. Continuar