The 143rd Run for the Roses is right around the corner.
Make sure to join me on FIRST SPORTS all this week for live updates from Churchill Downs, with selections, analysis, news and the latest on all the social happenings taking place under the Twin Spires.
Thursday morning, we'll continue our live updates with Kevin Kerstein, publicist and part of the broadcast team at Churchill Downs.
A friend and colleague for nearly a decade, Kevin has been a featured handicapper and one of the great members of "The Fast Track" team. His opinions, selections and analysis of racing across the country have made him an important asset to our coverage of the sport of horse racing.
Kevin joins me on FIRST SPORTS today at 11:35m ET.
Don't forget, FOX AM1340/93.9FM will air the 143rd Kentucky Derby LIVE this Saturday beginning at 5pm ET. Presented by NBC Sports Radio and Westwood One Sports, you'll hear all the pre-race coverage and the live call of the most prestigious race in America exclusively on your home for sports.
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