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Patrick Mahomes makes spectacular appearance in the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Patrick Mahomes had a very special distinction in the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Read here to check out all the details.

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By miguel angel fernandez castro

Patrick Mahomes quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs
© David Eulitt/Getty ImagesPatrick Mahomes quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs

Thanks to their secondSuper Bowl winin four years, theKansas City Chiefsare a new dynasty in theNFL. Patrick Mahomes claimed his secondNFL MVP Awardand, even with anankle injury, delivered an epic performance tobeat thePhiladelphia Eagles.

Now, Patrick Mahomeshas entered the conversation as one of the best quarterbacks in history. Last season, he wassensational throwing for 5250 yards and 41 touchdowns. Mahomes is only 27-years old. Just incredible.

Aa a result, just a few weeks ago, Patrick Mahomeswas included inTIME’s magazine list of the100 Most Influential Peoplein 2023. This weekend, the quarterback get another amazing distinction at the Kentucky Derby.

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Why is Patrick Mahomes at the 2023 Kentucky Derby?

Patrick Mahomes has been invited to the Kentucky Derby to call the traditional: Riders Up! Every year, a special guest gets the honor to ‘command’the jockeys to mount their horses before the prestigious race. The quarterback is the chosen one for 2023.

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As a Super Bowl championand a future Hall of Famer, Mahomes fills all the qualities needed by the Kentucky Derby’s organization as the invitee has to be “a dignitary or celebrity attendee”.

This Saturday, Patrick Mahomes will be in charge of one of the most special moments in the Kentucky Derby’s protocol. In fact, as it happens in boxing with the famous Let’s Get Ready to Rumble, the Riders Up phrase has been used throughout the years to fire all the spectators at the track and also at home watching the race.

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