Ashley Judd to Narrate Vignettes at 142ND KENTUCKY DERBY on NBC

Kentucky-native and well-known actress Ashley Judd will be THE VOICE of the show open as well as select scene-setting vignettes for the 142ND KENTUCKY DERBY, this Saturday, May 7 at 4 p.m. ET on NBC. Last year, Judd narrated NBC's opening tease for the first time.

A University of Kentucky graduate, Judd will narrate the 6 p.m. ET show open for Saturday's NBC telecast, which begins at 4 p.m. ET. The open features images from Churchill Downs including the iconic twin spires, the 14-karat solid gold Kentucky Derby Trophy, a look at American Pharoah at Coolmore's Ashford Stud, his new home, as well as original photography from across Kentucky that captures the pageantry, rich history and tradition associated with the "Run for the Roses."

"We are excited to add to Ashley's role on our telecasts, especially after her narration of last year's opening sequence was so well-received," said Rob Hyland, coordinating producer of NBC's horse racing coverage.

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