Get Ready to Race !
May is a great month for sports , with basketball , soccer and baseball in full swing . But no May sports event is more exciting than the Kentucky Derby ! Enjoy the Kentucky Derby on Saturday , May 7th between 10:00am-7:00pm at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook .
All about the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race in the world ! First inaugurated in May of 1875 , the last 146 years have seen hundreds of horses compete in the 1 1 / 4 mile race for the finish . In fact , the Derby is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the United States !
Celebrating the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is more than a horse race — it ’ s a culture ! The Derby is known for encouraging the wear of elaborate hats , serving mint julep cocktails and inspiring parties all around the country .