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Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and top bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill, had a different interest from most college kids when he was an undergraduate student and a member of Brown University’s football team. He insisted on adding TVG to the fraternity house’s cable television package; he was the one who watched horse racing at every opportunity, including in class, and in film study prior to practice.

Boat Racing is co-owner of Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby winner Hot Rod Charlie, one of the leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby P

Steve Kornacki, NBC News’ and MSNBC’s celebrated national political correspondent, will join NBC Sports’ 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve coverage this Saturday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

The most-anticipated week of the year in horse racing has arrived, as fans, partiers, and handicappers all prepare for an abundance of top-class racing at Churchill Downs in the coming days topped by the 147th  Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.

When the starting gates open on May 1 for the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, 20 Thoroughbreds will be all business as they run in the biggest race of their lives. But have you ever wondered what are these horses like when they’re not on the track?

Isabella Leslie caught up with the connections of seven hopefuls for the run for the roses to find out their quirks, nicknames, and a whole lot more.

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