Triple Crown season is officially underway with the 2019 Kentucky Derby set to take place on Saturday, May 4. “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in May every year. This year marks the 145th annual “Run for the Roses” at Churchill Downs.
This year’s race has featured its fair share of race week drama. Omaha Beach entered the week as the early favorite with 4-1 odds, before being scratched on May 1 due to entrapped epiglottis, which impairs breathing.
Without Omaha Beach in the field, Game Winner (5-1), Roadster (6-1), and Improbably (6-1) are the leading horses. Each of the horses are trained by Bob Baffert, who has five Kentucky Derby wins including Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify.
All of the information you need to see the Derby live online can be seen below.
2019 Kentucky Derby viewing details
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Start Time: 6:50 P.M. ET
TV Channel: NBC
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live
How To Live Stream Kentucky Derby Online
There are a few different options provided for live streaming the Kentucky Derby. The best option is to watch via NBC Live app or at NBCSports.com/LiveExtra. The NBC Live app is available on iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire. You will need your service provider login and password for access.
If you do not have access through a cable provider, don’t worry, there is still hope. TwinspiresTV offers free online coverage of the race. Also, if you are a betting man, you can place wagers and watch the derby live all at once.
Another popular option is DirecTV Now. This option will require you to sign up for a 7-day free trial. The trick here is to make sure you cancel the subscription before the free trial ends or you will be on the hook for the full subscription. Who knows maybe you’ll like it enough to become a full-time DirectTV viewer. Download the DirecTV app from the iTunes App store or Google Play store.
Sling TV provides a 7-day free trial as well. Although, make sure you check whether NBC is offered in your area, as it’s only available in select markets. Use the Sling app for mobile viewing.
All the options mentioned above are available via phone, tablet, or mobile device, except for TwinspiresTV.
Kentucky Derby Post Positions & Odds
We’ll meet you right back here tomorrow.1. War of Will (18/1)
2. Tax (38/1)
3. By My Standards (14/1)
4. Gray Magician (29/1)
5. Improbable (6/1)
6. Vekoma (22/1)
7. Maximum Security (9/2)
8. Tacitus (5/1)
9. Plus Que Parfait (50/1)
10. Cutting Humor (21/1)
11. Haikal, scratched
12. Omaha Beach, scratched
13. Code of Honor (13/1)
14. Win Win Win (15/1)
15. Master Fencer (50/1)
16. Game Winner (6/1)
17. Roadster (9/1)
18. Long Range Toddy (44/1)
19. Spinoff (54/1)
20. Country House (70/1)
21. Bodexpress (99/1)