Hall of Fame jockey to do 'Riders Up!' call at Kentucky Derby
Al Messerschmidt
Jockey Pat Day rides in the third race before the 130th running of the Kentucky Derby, May 1, 2004 at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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Hall of Fame jockey to do 'Riders Up!' call at Kentucky Derby
A Hall of Fame jockey will perform the ceremonial "Riders Up!" call at this year's Kentucky Derby.American jockey Pat Day is widely regarded as one of the greats.He won thousands of races over his career, including the 1992 Kentucky Derby riding Lil E. Tee.He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame just a year prior to that.If you're not familiar, the Riders Up! call is a ceremonial moment signaling it's almost time for the big race, often done by a big name.This year, the Riders Up call happens at about 6:44 p.m. with the Derby race slated around 6:57 p.m.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
A Hall of Fame jockey will perform the ceremonial "Riders Up!" call at this year's Kentucky Derby.
American jockey Pat Day is widely regarded as one of the greats.
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He won thousands of races over his career, including the 1992 Kentucky Derby riding Lil E. Tee.
He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame just a year prior to that.
If you're not familiar, the Riders Up! call is a ceremonial moment signaling it's almost time for the big race, often done by a big name.
This year, the Riders Up call happens at about 6:44 p.m. with the Derby race slated around 6:57 p.m.
