The 147th Run for the Roses was a spirited return to the first Saturday in May after the coronavirus pandemic postponed the 2020 Derby to October without fans. Several months later, Churchill Downs welcomed fans back at limited capacity in May—but there was no shortage of energy around the track.

Claire shot, wrote, edited and fronted 8 stories live from Churchill Downs on May 1, 2021.

Watch a few of them below.

For the second time in its history, the Kentucky Derby did not run on the first Saturday in May due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The special television coverage was limited but unique, nonetheless, in October 2020.

The 145th Kentucky Derby was a rainy day to remember with record crowds and was Claire’s first experience watching the greatest two minutes in sports live.

Claire shot, wrote, edited and fronted 8 stories live from Churchill Downs on May 4, 2019, that earned her an Emmy Award.