Super Bowl winner Aaron Rodgers, a long-time Kentucky Derby fixture, returned for the 150th start of the historic race at Churchill Downs.
The New York Jets quarterback joined former teammates DeVante Adams, DeVante Adams, AJ Hawk, Jimmy Graham, David Bakhtiari and others at the Sports Illustrated Rebel at the Race Party It was witnessed.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce also attended the star-studded party. The three-time Super Bowl champion watched the Chainsmokers perform the night before the Derby.
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Travis Kelce of the Kanza City Chiefs enjoys racing during the 150th Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Leandro Lozada/AFP via Getty Images)
An energetic Kelce could be seen celebrating while watching the action at the racetrack on Saturday. The NFL star said he won his first bet.
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“When I came to the Kentucky Derby and my first bet was right,” the 34-year-old said in a video posted to the newspaper. Kentucky Derby Instagram account. The video’s caption reads, “@killatrav gets off to a hot start in the Kentucky Derby.”
Travis Kelsey attends the Kentucky Derby Party on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Acre Media for Authentic)
The 150th Derby will be held Saturday evening at the famous Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Traditionally held on the first Saturday in May, the Derby marks the first race of horse racing. triple crown. In the 20-horse field, only 3-year-olds gallop a mile and a quarter for a chance to compete for a $5 million prize.
FOX News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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