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Churchill Downs announced April 23 that it will conduct a virtual running of the Kentucky Derby during a telecast on NBC on May 2 from 3-6 p.m. ET on the traditional day of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

Called the “The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown,” the virtual race is a computer-simulated version of the American classic, which was postponed this year due to COVID-19 from its traditional running on the first Saturday in May until Sept. 5.

With all major sports on hiatus across the United States as the nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic, Thoroughbred racing has managed to hold out in a few pockets of the country. While there are no fans populating the stands where racing continues — namely Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska, and Oklahoma — the action on the track continues.

Hi again! When I put together part one of this series, I made a glaring oversight. I cannot believe I forgot to put books in the first installment of this series. The shame! So here’s the list of amazing equine books for you to dive into if you’re practicing social distancing.

Hi friends. I know COVID-19 is a scary time for us all; but, if you’re a horse lover like me who can’t go riding or get to the races anymore, you may be wondering what to do with yourself during this time of social distancing. So, here’s my handy guide for horse lovers who suddenly find ourselves stuck indoors for the foreseeable future.

1. Find some horse movies and shows to binge.

Film producer Jasper Grey recently dived deep into the exciting world of horse racing when visiting Santa Anita Park, and America’s Best Racing was on hand for the experience. Learn more about Grey in this fun Q&A:

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