And you’ll wager there will likely be celebrities at this 12 months’s derby, too. Simone Biles will inform the jockeys to prepare because the “Riders Up” announcer, and Grace Potter will sing the nationwide anthem. Actually, the three-time Grammy nominee has already been practising her efficiency of “The Star-Spangled Banner” fairly a bit—even when carpooling.
“Once I’m choosing up my child, you possibly can hear me going ‘and the rocket’s crimson glare’ within the automotive as I’m coming in,” Grace, who shares 7-year-old Sagan with husband Eric Valentine, mentioned on the April 29 episode of Southern Dwelling’s podcast Biscuits & Jam. “They’re like, ‘Oh, right here comes Ms. Potter.'”
Followers can watch the daylong protection of the Kentucky Derby beginning Might 3 at 12 p.m. EST on USA Community after which 2:30 p.m. EST on NBC—although the principle race gained’t happen till about 6:57 p.m. EST. And whereas the occasion has been dubbed the “most fun two minutes in sports activities,” the recollections of the style can final for much longer.
So seize your mint julep and scroll via the appears celebrities have worn to the derby all through the years.
