The upcoming Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, is set to feature 19 3-year-old horses racing for a $3.1 million prize amid rainy weather forecasts. With a 90% chance of rain, the track could become muddy, complicating the race for many contenders. Only six horses have experience on sloppy tracks. Trainer Bob Baffert, seeking a record seventh win, faces unique challenges with his horse Citizen Bull starting from the difficult No. 1 post. The event, beyond competition, is a major social occasion, potentially dampened by the rain.
"I may go through three pairs of goggles," said Brian Hernandez Jr., who will be aboard Burnham Square.
"We're going to tell him to get out of there like he just robbed a bank," Baffert said.
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