The 2018 Kentucky Derby has finally arrived. The 144th running of derby opens its gates on Saturday, May 5th at the famous Churchill Downs. The race is dubbed “the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” and for a good reason. The Kentuck Derby is the first leg of horse racings triple crown. It features three-year-old thoroughbreds racing on a 1 1/4 miles (2.0 km) track.
This year’s favorite is Justify who currently sits at 3-1 odds. The three-year-old is trained by well-known trainer Bob Baffert. Justify is 3-0 and will come out of the No. 7 post. Other horse to keep an eye on include, Mendelssohn, Magnum Moon, and Audible.
Check out the viewing details and list of all the horses below.
2018 Kentucky Derby Viewing Details:
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
Start Time: 6:34 P.M. ET
TV Channel: NBC
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live
Kentucky Derby 2018 Odds:
The odds are via SportsLine
Justify (3-1)
Mendelssohn (5-1)
Magnum Moon (6-1)
Bolt d’Oro (8-1)
Audible (8-1)
Good Magic (12-1)
Vino Rosso (12-1)
Hofburg (20-1)
My Boy Jack (30-1)
Enticed (30-1)
Solomini (30-1)
Noble Indy (30-1)
Flameaway (30-1)
Free Drop Billy (30-1)
Promises Fulfilled (30-1)
Bravazo (50-1)
Lone Sailor (50-1)
Firenze Fire (50-1)
Instilled Regard (50-1)
Combatant (50-1)
Blended Citizen (50-1)