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Patrick Mahomes to join prestigious club with huge role in Kentucky Derby

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes will give the famous “Riders Up” declaration at the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

The two-time Super Bowl champion, 27, will start “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports”, joining a prestigious club of celebrities to do so - a tradition that started in 2012.

Quarterback Mahomes joins Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who gave the "Riders Up" declaration in 2016, and former Louisville star Teddy Bridgewater in representing the NFL at the event. NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving, former Louisville football coach Charlie Strong, and Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari have also given the famous call at the Derby.

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