Three vessels raced 14 miles on the Ohio River, starting and ending at the Clark Memorial Bridge. Author: WHAS11 Staff Updated: 11:39 PM EDT April 28, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The Great Steamboat Race is a yearly tradition before the Kentucky Derby and this year s event did not disappoint.
Three vessels went head to head Wednesday night in the 59th annual race the famous Belle of Louisville, the American Duchess from south of Memphis and the Belle of Cincinnati. They raced 14 miles on the Ohio River, starting and ending at the Clark Memorial Bridge.
This year, the Belle of Louisville won the race and was awarded the 12-point silver antlers.
Updated: 12:48 PM EDT May 1, 2021 After a wildly different Kentucky Derby last year, this year s run for the roses will feel a bit more normal.Fans will return for a traditional spring Derby, but can expect many changes in response to COVID-19.Here, we ll answer some basic questions and keep you updated with the latest Derby content.Derby week scheduleThe 2021 Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 1, at Churchill Downs. There are races all day leading up the fastest two minutes in sports, which starts at 6:50 p.m. As usual, the Kentucky Oaks race, featuring the fillies, female horses, takes place the Friday before. The rest of the Derby Week track schedule:Opening night - April 24Dawn at the Downs - April 25-26Champions Day - April 27Thurby - April 29 Also, from April 17 to April 28, Churchill Downs will be open free-of-charge daily from 7-10 a.m. so guests can watch Derby and Oaks horses train. The horsesThe Kentucky Derby pill pull was on Tuesday, April 27. Twenty
Belle of Louisville takes top spot in 2021 Great Steamboat Race Share Updated: 10:40 PM EDT Apr 28, 2021
Belle of Louisville takes top spot in 2021 Great Steamboat Race Share Updated: 10:40 PM EDT Apr 28, 2021
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