It was announced earlier this month that Simone Biles, will be serving as the “Riders Up” announce for Kentucky Derby 151 on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
With 41 medals across World Championships and the Olympic games, Biles holds the most World Championship medals (30) and gold medals (23) in gymnastics history. A three-time Olympian, her 11 Olympic medals and seven Olympic gold medals are the most by a US gymnast.
Here’s who else has done it over the years.
Who was the ‘Riders Up’ announcer at Kentucky Derby 150?
In 2024 at Kentucky Derby 150, Martha Stewart was the “Riders Up” announcer. She almost called Kentucky, “Connecticut,” in a viral moment.
Who was the ‘Riders Up’ announcer at the Kentucky Derby in 2023?
In 2023 Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chief’s quarterback, was the “Riders Up” announcer.
Who was the ‘Riders Up’ announcer at the Kentucky Derby in 2022?
During the 2022 Kentucky Derby, rapper and Louisville native Jack Harlow was the “Riders Up” announcer.
Who was the ‘Riders Up’ announcer at the Kentucky Derby in 2021?
Horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas said “Riders Up” at the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
More ‘Riders Up’ announcers
- John Calipari (2012)
- Charlie Strong (2013)
- Julius Irving (2014)
- Teddy Bridgewater (2015)
- Sean Peyton (2016)
- Jeff Bridges (2017)
- Laila Ali (2018)
- Baker Mayfield (2019)
