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2024 Kentucky Derby: Weather forecast could lead to sloppy track conditions at race time
By Austin Nivison,
2024-05-03
The 2024 Kentucky Derby is slated for Saturday, May 4 with a post time of 6:57 p.m. at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. The iconic Run for the Roses is the first leg of the Triple Crown races, and this year will mark the 150th edition of the event.
Florida Derby winner Fierceness is the current favorite at 5/2, followed closely by Sierra Leone at 3-1. Fierceness trained by eight-time Eclipse Award winner Todd Pletcher. Sierra Leone is trained by Chad Brown, who also trains longshot Domestic Product.
Since the race is outdoors, weather conditions always have a large impact on the event. Per Horse Racing Nation , the coldest temperature ever recorded for the Kentucky Derby was 36 degrees in May 4, 1940 and May 4, 1957. The warmest temperature was 94 degrees in May 2, 1959.
Here is a look at the weather predictions for this Saturday:
2024 Kentucky Derby forecast
Service: The Weather Channel Projected weather: Scattered thunderstorms Projected temperatures: High of 81, low of 65 degrees Race-time projection: 79 degrees Chance of rain: 48% chance of thunderstorms at race time
Service: AccuWeather Projected weather: Clouds and sun with a thunderstorm in spots Projected temperatures: High of 82, real feel of 84 degrees while standing in the sun Race-time projection: 53% chance of thunderstorms Chance of rain: 40% chance of rain during the day
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