2024 Kentucky Derby: Date, Post Time, How to watch, TV Channel

When is the Kentucky Derby? Everything to know ahead of the Run for the Roses in 2024, odds, weather info.






The First race for the Triple Crown officially gets underway is quickly approaching,  as favorite Forte was scratched from the race Saturday morning.


The 150th "Run for the Roses" serves as the first leg of the Triple Crown and will take place on Saturday, May 4. The Triple Crown schedule resumed to some normalcy in 2021 as the Kentucky Derby served as the opening leg of the Triple Crown as it traditionally does.



Below is all the information Sportshistori.com brings here that you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby.



When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby?


The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 4..



What is the 2024 Kentucky Derby post time? When does it start?



Start Time for 2024 race has been revealed. This year, post time is 6:57 p.m ET. National television coverage ran from 2:30-7:30 p.m.

 The first race at Churchill Downs will start at 10:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.


 3:57 p.m. PT.
 4:57 p.m. MT.
 5:57 p.m. CT.
 6:57 p.m. ET.


Where is the Kentucky Derby?


The Kentucky Derby will take place as always at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, as it traditionally does.



How long is the Kentucky Derby, Distance?


Since 1896, The Kentucky Derby will be run at its usual 1.25 (1 1/4) miles around the track at Churchill Downs.


When is Kentucky Oaks 2024?


Kentucky Oaks, the race involving 3-year-old fillies, takes place on Friday, May 3.


How can I watch Kentucky Derby, what Channel is the at Churchill Downs On.



 The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast by NBC beginning at Noon ET with coverage anchored by host Mike Tirico for the seventh time.


Date: Saturday, May 4

Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET

Location: Churchill Downs

TV Channel: NBC


How can I live stream the Kentucky Derby?



The 2024 Kentucky Derby can be live streamed on Peacock, the NBC Sports website and the NBC Sports app.


Live Stream:  fuboTV (Try for free), NBCSports.com, NBCSports APP



Kentucky Derby 2024 TV schedule, how to watch



America's Day at the Races: Wednesday, May 1; FS2.

America's Day at the Races: Thursday, May 2; FS2.

150th Kentucky Oaks: Friday, May 3; USA Network, Peacock.

America's Day at the Races: Friday, May 3, FS2.

Live coverage of horse racing: Friday, May 3; FanDuel TV, Racetrack Television 
Network.

150th Kentucky Derby: Saturday, May 4; NBC, Peacock; En Español: Universo.


2024 Kentucky Derby lineup, post positions.


The field is still being determined and courier-journal.com offers a list of horses projected to make the starting lineup for the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Here's a look:


Here's where each horse landed, in addition to the horse's trainer, jockey and odds:

1. Dornoch, Danny Gargan, Luis Saez, 

2. Sierra Leone, Chad Brown, Tyler Gaffalione,

3. Mystik Dan, Kenny McPeek, Brian Hernandez Jr., 

4. Catching Freedom, Brad Cox, Flavien Prat,

5. Catalytic, Saffie Joseph Jr., Jose Ortiz, 

6. Just Steel, D. Wayne Lukas, Keith Asmussen, 

7. Honor Marie, Whit Beckman, Ben Curtis, 

8. Just a Touch, Brad Cox, Florent Geroux, 

9. Encino, Brad Cox, Axel Concepcion, 

10. T O Password, Daisuke Takayanagi, Kazushi Kimura, 

11. Forever Young, Yoshito Yahagi, Ryusei Sakai, 

12. Track Phantom, Steve Asmussen, Joel Rosario, 

13. West Saratoga, Larry Demeritte, Jesus Castanon, 

14. Endlessly, Michael McCarthy, Umberto Rispoli, 

15. Domestic Product, Chad Brown, Irad Ortiz Jr., 

16. Grand Mo the First, Victor Barboza Jr., Emisael Jaramillo, 

17. Fierceness, Todd Pletcher, John Velazquez, 

18. Stronghold, Phil D’Amato, Antonio Fresu, 

19. Resilience, Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado, 

20. Society Man, Danny Gargan, Frankie Dettori, 


Epic Ride and Mugatu are also eligible if another competitor scratches.


Who will win at Churchill Downs: 2024 Kentucky Derby odds.



The 2024 field features several favorites that certainly have a chance to earn the victory.

Most Recent, Rich Strike surprised everyone last year by winning as a 80-1 longshot.




Horse --   Odds



Here's where each horse landed, in addition to the horse's trainer, jockey and odds:


1. Dornoch, Danny Gargan, Luis Saez, 20-1

2. Sierra Leone, Chad Brown, Tyler Gaffalione, 3-1

3. Mystik Dan, Kenny McPeek, Brian Hernandez Jr., 20-1

4. Catching Freedom, Brad Cox, Flavien Prat, 8-1

5. Catalytic, Saffie Joseph Jr., Jose Ortiz, 30-1

6. Just Steel, D. Wayne Lukas, Keith Asmussen, 20-1

7. Honor Marie, Whit Beckman, Ben Curtis, 20-1

8. Just a Touch, Brad Cox, Florent Geroux, 10-1

9. Encino, Brad Cox, Axel Concepcion, 20-1

10. T O Password, Daisuke Takayanagi, Kazushi Kimura, 30-1

11. Forever Young, Yoshito Yahagi, Ryusei Sakai, 10-1

12. Track Phantom, Steve Asmussen, Joel Rosario, 20-1

13. West Saratoga, Larry Demeritte, Jesus Castanon, 50-1

14. Endlessly, Michael McCarthy, Umberto Rispoli, 30-1

15. Domestic Product, Chad Brown, Irad Ortiz Jr., 30-1

16. Grand Mo the First, Victor Barboza Jr., Emisael Jaramillo, 50-1

17. Fierceness, Todd Pletcher, John Velazquez, 5-2

18. Stronghold, Phil D’Amato, Antonio Fresu, 20-1

19. Resilience, Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado, 20-1

20. Society Man, Danny Gargan, Frankie Dettori, 50-1


Epic Ride and Mugatu are also eligible if another competitor scratches.



*2024 Kentucky Derby odds provided at BetMGM as of 4/28/24 



How much is the Kentucky Derby purse in 2024?


This two-minute race is one of the most watched in the United States, with the total purse record ringing in at $5 million.



2024 Kentucky Derby prize money: how much winner takes home?



The Kentucky Derby winner will get $3.1 million, while the jockey will take home $200,000.

The runner-up will takes home $1 million, with the jockey taking home $50,000. For Third place, the finisher will be awarded $500,000, with the jockey earning around $25,000-30,000.


The rider earns $250,000 for being in fourth place, and the owner receives $. The jockey in fifth place wins $150,000 and the owner receives $.



How does the Kentucky Derby purse compare to other Triple Crown races?



The Kentucky Derby, which brings in a $5 million purse, is the highest purse of the Triple Crown races. The Belmont Stakes comes closely behind with a $1.5 million purse. The Preakness Stakes is the lowest of the three, with a $990,000 purse.




Kentucky Derby 2024: Weather forecast, chance of rain for the day of the race




Here is a look at the weather predictions for this Saturday:


2024 Kentucky Derby forecast


Service: The Weather Channel


Currently, Louisville's NWS predicts a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday with partly sunny skies and a high near 80.


Service: AccuWeather


As of April 30, Derby day is forecasted to be sunny with a high of 71 and a low of 55. The max UV index will be very high at 10 with east northeast winds of 4 mph, according to AccuWeather.com.



How much are Kentucky Derby 2024 tickets?



Many tickets for the 150th Kentucky Derby are already sold out, but here are some examples of prices for the 150th Run for the Roses:

To find Derby tickets, you can visit kentuckyderby.com/tickets.




Who won the Kentucky Derby 2023?


Mage was last year's Kentucky Derby winner.

Mage and jockey Javier Castellano rallied from the back of the pack, finishing the 1-and-1/4-miles in 2:01.57. The horses were six-wide off the final turn when Mage − at 15-1 odds − pushed past Two Phil’s to win by a length down the stretch.


What is the Kentucky Derby record?


Secretariat set the record at Churchill Downs in 1973 with a time of 1:59.4.



2024 Kentucky Derby menu for 150th running

Several food items and drinks will be available at Churchill Downs specifically for the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Visit visit kentuckyderby.com/official-derby-menu for what to expect.


Kentucky Derby 2024 fashion: what to wear

Looking for the latest in Kentucky Derby fashion tips? Courier-Journal reporter Kirby Adams has everything you need to know about what to wear from fascinators to blazers in her fashion guide. Visit kentuckyderby.com/style-guide/ for the digital version.   


Who is the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen?

Ankita Nair is the Kentucky Derby Festival Queen leading up to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4.


Who is singing Kentucky Derby 2024 national anthem?

Wynona Judd will be singing the national anthem for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.






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