The Kentucky Derby proved to be another successful weekend for all the involved participants, celebrity attendees and even the assigned news teams, including NBC’s TODAY. The morning news show sent Third Hour anchor Dylan Dreyer and NBC Sports anchor Mike Tirico to cover the annual horseback racing run at the Churchill Downs, won this year by Sovereignty. However, while Dylan’s regular pilgrimage to Louisville ended as well as it always did, the voyage to the Derby didn’t pan out so well for Mike. © InstagramMike and Dylan flew to Louisville to cover the Kentucky Derby On Saturday, the 58-year-old NBC anchor shared that he had to step away after the first day of races, tweeting: “Hate being a scratch after making the starting gate @KentuckyDerby. Just a significant reaction to my nut allergy. If you have one you know how it can knock you down.” While confirming he was okay, he continued: “Profound thanks to @ChurchillDowns for their care. And to our amazing @nbcsports horse racing family.  Especially Randy, Jerry & Ahmed Fareed. So lucky …