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Mr President Donald Trump Praised the work of his administration in a statement on Saturday and shared his “best wishes” to the competitors in the 151st edition of Kentucky Derby, an event he says represents an “iconic American institution.”
Trump released a statement hours before the field with 19 thoroughbred will take their place before they stamped 1.25 miles around the Churchill Downs, in front of 150,000 fans on Saturday night.
A race fan is sitting in the stands at Churchill Downs before the 151th ran by Kentucky Oak’s horse race on Friday, May 2, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
“Kentucky Derby is not only an intervention, but also an iconic American institution and an elegant celebration of our culture, customs and unwavering competition, ”reads the president’s statement.
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“When the first Kentucky Derby began in the spring of 1875-11 years before the 100th anniversary of American independence -our nation was in the midst of a magnificent transformation. The Westward extension was underway, our industries were thriving, and the promise of manifest fate.”
Trump’s statement continued to say that this year’s race also acts as a reminder that “we are in the early days of a new golden age.”
US President Donald Trump delivers comments to educate students at Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama on May 1, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump’s remarks come the day before official commencement ceremony. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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“Nu, som vores nation samles for den samme Derby 150 år senere – og 1 år, før vi fejrer 250 års uafhængighed – anerkender vi, at vi er i de tidlige dage af en ny guldalder. Før vores øjne er vi vidne til en genopblussen af den amerikanske økonomi, en genfødsel af amerikansk styrke og en gendannelse af den amerikanske drøm. I dag, som vi nyder den venererede forår Arbejde med at reformere vores land, genoprette vores arv og regere al Our greatness and honor.
“I send my best wishes for a safe and successful Kentucky Derby. May God bless you, and may he continue to bless the United States of America. May the best horse win!”
Journalism was 3-1 favorite On the way into the race day. Colt breaks from the No. 8 position, which has seen nine winners in Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby participant journalism works at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The race is intended to begin at 1 p.m. 18:57 one at NBC and is likely to be a muddy one with weather forecasts that predicts a 90% chance of rain.
