Question 1

What's the Kentucky Derby?

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The Kentucky Derby is an annual Grade I stakes horse race held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Typically held on the first Saturday in May, The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown of horse racing, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. You might also know it as "The Run for the Roses," since the victorious horse is draped in a garland of red roses, or as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."

Question 2

Who will win the Kentucky Derby?

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If only we knew! Among the frontrunners, Forte has already gathered over 2 million in winnings, Practical Move placed first in the Santa Anita Derby, and Angel of Empire had a big win at the Arkansas Derby. But anything can happen—last year’s winner, Rich Strike, went into Kentucky with 80-1 odds.

Question 3

How do I make a Mint Julep?

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Our coworker Timothy, Peacock’s resident cocktail expert, offers this recipe for those of you of legal drinking age: You'll need: 5–10 fresh mint leaves, 2 ounces (¼ cup) bourbon, ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) mint simple syrup (recipe follows), Crushed ice, 2–3 mint sprigs to garnish. Flavored simple syrup: 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup fresh mint leaves, or ½ cup of fresh mint + ½ cup of fresh basil + 1 inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced and peeled. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until all the sugar dissolves. Lower heat and let simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 25–30 minutes. Strain and refrigerate. Makes 1 ½ cups simple syrup. Direction: Fold each mint leaf in half and give it a good pinch. Add it to a highball glass, along with the bourbon and ½ ounce mint simple syrup. Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. Using a bar spoon or stirring stick, mix ingredients together and lightly muddle the mint. Mix until the crushed ice starts to melt, approximately 1 minute Top with additional crushed ice to form a mound on top of the cocktail. Garnish with 2–3 fresh mint sprigs and enjoy responsibly.

Question 4

What's the Preakness Stakes?

Accepted Answer

Preakness is the second leg of the Triple Crown, typically held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. The 1.9-kilometer race (the shortest dash in the Triple Crown) takes place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.Instead of roses, the race is known as "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans," repping the state flower of Maryland. Unfortunately, black-eyed Susans are not in season in May, so the winner’s garland is actually made up of similar-looking Viking mums.

Question 5

How do I watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby live on Peacock?

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The 2023 Kentucky Derby will be streaming LIVE on Peacock on May 6, with the full day of races and festivities beginning at 12PM ET. Sign up here to watch all of our LIVE sports and events, including horse racing.

Question 6

How do I watch the 2023 Preakness Stakes live on Peacock?

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The 2023 Preakness Stakes will be streaming LIVE on Peacock on May 20 at 5PM ET. Sign up here to watch all of our LIVE sports and events, including horse racing.

Question 7

What else can I watch on Peacock?

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What devices will Peacock support?

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What if I already signed up for Peacock?

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Event	date	Time	where to watch
Kentucky Oaks	May 2	1pm	Peacock \| USA
Kentucky Derby	May 3	12pm	Peacock \| USA
Kentucky Derby	May 3	2:30pm	Peacock \| NBC

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