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What Time is the 2013 Kentucky Derby?

(UPDATES WITH WINNER) Fans will gather locally well before post time. Odds, post positions, predictions.

Fans are already gathering Churchill Downs for the 2013 Kentucky Derby for the expected 6:24 p.m. post time, but there's still plenty of time to get in on the fun locally for the first leg of the Triple Crown.

UPDATE: Orb came from behind to become the 2013 Kentucky Derby winner.

In the horse country of Western Loudoun, folks don’t head to the Bluegrass State for the first weekend in May or gather at bars to watch the Kentucky Derby on the tube.

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Around here, people are likely to head to Great Meadow in The Plains, VA, for the Virginia Gold Cup, which coincides with the famous Kentucky Derby each year.

The Virginia Gold Cup, in its 86th year, is one of the nation's largest steeplechase races. Organizers expect 50,000 people to gather at Great Meadow to watch World Class horses compete on a lush green course.

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Gold Cup patrons enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia horse country.

Race day features six hurdle and timber horse races, Jack Russell Terrier races, contests, and plenty of vendors for shopping.

2013 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide

2013 Kentucky Derby Television Schedule

The weather in the Loudoun area is cooperating nicely. Highs are expected to approach 70 degrees and skies will be clear.


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