Kentucky Derby 2015: Race time, TV schedule
The 141st Kentucky Derby will be run Saturday at Churchill Downs.
It is sure to be another dramatic edition of "the most exciting two minutes in sports."
If you're planning a Kentucky Derby party, here's a everything you need to know to make sure you don't miss a thing.
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2015. 6:44 p.m. ET
WHERE: Churchill Downs, Louisville.
IMPORTANT TIMES:
Gates open: 8 a.m.
Post times: Race 1 (10:30 a.m), Race 2 (11:01 a.m.), Race 3 (11:31 a.m.), Race 4 (12:04 p.m.)
Kentucky Derby post time: 6:40 p.m.
Kentucky Derby race time: 6:44 p.m.
HOW TO WATCH:
Kentucky Derby prep, NBC Sports Network, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Kentucky Derby coverage, NBC, 4:00-7:30 p.m.
FULL FIELD:
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