2019 Kentucky Derby: How to Watch, Post Time, Race Start Time

The legendary Run for the Roses takes place on the first Saturday in May.  It’s followed by the Preakness Stakes on May 19, and the Belmont Stakes on June 9. Check out our 2019 Kentucky Derby predictions here, and take a look at the latest odds on the race here. To get here, horses compete in a series of 35 races called the Race to the Kentucky Derby. The top four in each race get points and the top 20 point earners are invited to compete in the Derby.

How to Watch the Kentucky Derby

Because it’s one of the most popular sporting events to watch in the world, the Kentucky Derby is broadcast on a major television network, NBC. NBC will have coverage of the event in the hours leading up to the big race, so be sure to tune in early so as not to miss a single moment of the two-minute race.

The Derby will also be streamed through the NBC Sports app and at NBCSports.com.

What Time Does the Race Start?

The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 4, 2019 with a post time of 6:50 p.m. ET.

Who won the 2018 Kentucky Derby?

Justify, who was trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Mike Smith, won the 144th Kentucky Derby. He went on to win the Triple Crown.

2019 Kentucky Derby Latest Betting Odds