One of the top sporting events of the spring is about to go down today. The 151st Kentucky Derby will take place in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 3.
Below is information on the frequently asked questions of what time does the Kentucky Derby start and what time does the Kentucky Derby end? We will also look at how you can bet on this year’s “Run for the Roses.”
Bet on this year’s Kentucky Derby
Here are the odds for this year’s Kentucky Derby. The morning line betting favorites are Journalism (3-1) and Sovereignty (5-1).
| Post | Horse |  * |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Journalism | +300 | 3-1 | +275 |
| 18 | Sovereignty | +500 | 5-1 | +600 |
| 17 | Sandman | +600 | 6-1 | +1100 |
| 4 | Rodriguez | +1200 | 12-1 | +1400 |
| 9 | Burnham Square | +1200 | 12-1 | +1200 |
| 7 | Luxor Cafe | +1500 | 15-1 | +900 |
| 1 | Citizen Bull | +2000 | 20-1 | +2000 |
| 10 | Grande | +2000 | 20-1 | +2000 |
| 12 | East Avenue | +2000 | 20-1 | +2000 |
| 13 | Publisher | +2000 | 20-1 | +3300 |
| 14 | Tiztastic | +2000 | 20-1 | +2000 |
| 2 | Neoequos | +3000 | 30-1 | +6600 |
| 3 | Final Gambit | +3000 | 30-1 | +1600 |
| 5 | American Promise | +3000 | 30-1 | +2500 |
| 6 | Admire Daytona | +3000 | 30-1 | +4000 |
| 11 | Flying Mohawk | +3000 | 30-1 | +5000 |
| 15 | Render Judgement | +3000 | 30-1 | +10000 |
| 16 | Coal Battle | +3000 | 30-1 | +2500 |
| 19 | Chunk of Gold | +3000 | 30-1 | +4000 |
| 20 | Owen Almighty | +3000 | 30-1 | +5000 |
| AE 21 | Baeza | +3000 | 30-1 | +1400 |
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What time does the Kentucky Derby start?
It is a long day of horse racing at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday of each May. One of the most frequently asked questions is what time does the Kentucky Derby start?
As has become tradition, the Kentucky Derby is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET this Saturday at Churchill Downs.
There is plenty of pre-race hoopla, including the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home” and pre-race promenade. This can often push the actual start time of the race back a few minutes.
Kentucky Derby bettors and casual viewers will surely want to have a seat in front of the TV by no later than 6:45 p.m. ET.
What time does the Kentucky Derby end?
The Kentucky Derby is not called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” for nothing. Kentucky Derby winners typically check in at just over 2 minutes. Last year’s winner, Mystic Dan, finished with a time of 2 minutes and 3 seconds.
So, expect the Kentucky Derby to end around 6:59 p.m. ET this Saturday.
How do I bet on the Kentucky Derby?
Betting on this year’s Kentucky Derby has never been easier.
If you are in the United States, simply go to FanDuel Racing. Once on the site, Kentucky Derby betting options will be prominently displayed.
If you are in Canada, your best option to bet on the Derby is with bet365.
How to watch the Kentucky Derby
The easiest way to watch the 151st Kentucky Derby is to tune in live on traditional, broadcast television. This year's race will be broadcast in the US on NBC and the USA Network.
Kentucky Derby live stream: You can live stream the Kentucky Derby on Peacock and Fubo.
NBC has broadcast the Kentucky Derby since 2001, and there will be plenty of familiar faces on the TV broadcast on Saturday. Larry Collmus will be the race caller. Mike Tirico and Rebecca Lowe will serve as the hosts. Randy Moss, Jerry Bailey and Eddie Olczyk will also be a part of NBC's presentation.
