The "most exciting two minutes in sports" is back.
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs will take center stage on the American sports calendar Saturday, kicking off the run for the Triple Crown.
You can't join that exclusive club without winning the first one, though, so all eyes will be on Louisville as another crop of 3-year-olds contests the Run for the Roses.
Forte, Tapit Trice and Angel of Empire are the betting favorites ahead of post time, but Rich Strike's stunning win last year reinforced that anything can happen.
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Here's what you need to know to watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
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What channel is the Kentucky Derby on?
- TV channel: NBC
NBC is hosting its 23rd consecutive Kentucky Derby broadcast, with Mike Tirico serving as studio host for the seventh consecutive year, and Larry Collmus offering play-by-play. There will be a hefty team of NBC correspondents also on the scene, covering everything from betting to fashion and lifestyle to the actual race itself.
How to stream the Kentucky Derby live
- Live stream: NBCSports.com | NBC Sports app | Peacock | Fubo (free trial)
There are several options for people who can't access the beloved Derby via cable. Tune in on the NBC Sports app, or NBCSports.com, as well as platforms like Peacock and Fubo, which is offering a seven-day free trial.
Kentucky Derby post time
- Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET
The 149th annual Kentucky Derby coverage will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET and will run through 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Post time for the main event is 6:57 p.m.
MORE: Full draw and odds for 2023 race
Kentucky Derby horses 2023
| Post position | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hit Show | 30-1 |
| 2 | Verifying | 24-1 |
| 3 | Two Phil's | 9-1 |
| 4 | Confidence Game | 20-1 |
| 5 | Tapit Trice | 5-1 |
| 6 | Kingsbarns | 11-1 |
| 7 | Reincarnate | 17-1 |
| 8 | Mage | 17-1 |
| 9 | Skinner | 21-1 |
| 10 | Disarm | 30-1 |
| 11 | Jace's Road | 32-1 |
| 12 | Sun Thunder | 26-1 |
| 13 | Angel of Empire | 6-1 |
| 14 | Forte | 5-1 |
| 15 | Raise Cain | 34-1 |
| 16 | Derma Sotogake | 10-1 |
| 17 | Rocket Can | 33-1 |
| 18 | Cyclone Mischief | 49-1 |
| 19 | Mandarin Hero | 36-1 |
| 20 | King Russell | 55-1 |