What TV channel is the Kentucky Derby on?

A four-year absence from the Derby ends Saturday with a trio of Kentucky-bred colts in Hence (15-1), Patch (30-1) and Sonneteer (50-1) all seeking the farm’s first victory since Forward Pass in 1968.

The third race of the day featured wet conditions, a delay due to a shoe fix, and a wild finish as Rocket Time crossed the line for the top spot in the one-mile race over two lengths from the nearest competitor.

Horse racing is a multibillion-dollar industry in Kentucky, and immigrant workers fill a number of positions for around $500 per week.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Brad Kelley isn’t fazed by the long odds facing his three horses in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Arklow ran 1:44.64 for 1 1/16 miles. Bodemeister (4-1) finished second in 2012.

“How many horses run in the Kentucky Derby?”.

Except for one thoroughly awful day in March, Irish War Cry would have been a clear favorite to win today’s $2 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Each make their comments on all twenty horses, but ultimately come to different conclusions.

Classic Empire will break from the No. 14 post – just two horses have won the Derby from that spot, the last being Carry Back in 1961. Gormley figures to be just behind the leaders, although if they’re going too slow early, three-time Derby-winning jockey Victor Espinoza can put him closer to the lead.

There should be one clear favorite for the Kentucky Derby, no matter what the odds say.

HRN’s own Brian Zipse gives you his rundown on why McCraken will win, as well as who will like the mud.

Classic Empire finished fourth, followed by Practical Joke, Tapwrit, Gunnevera, McCraken, Gormley and Irish War Cry. Listed at 30-1 from the outside post in the 20-horse field, Patch is 15-1.

May 17, 1875 – The first Kentucky Derby is held. “I don’t think anyone has been kept out that should have been in and perhaps it has kept some out that didn’t”.

It’s time to dust off that fancy hat and mix a mint julep because the Kentucky Derby is nearly here.

The recent Louisville Derby victor does have one obstacle Saturday that is more about his legs than his eye.

There will be plenty of coverage throughout the day, but look for the horses to take their posts at 6:34 p.m. ET for the 2017 Kentucky Derby.

Even when Derby favorite Orb won in ’13, I hit because I singled Orb in the Derby.

On Saturday afternoon, horse racing fans will tune in for “the most exciting two minutes in sports” at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. One of Todd Pletcher’s 5 horses in this year’s field has gone through more than the rest in order to get to Churchill Downs. The scramble was on to offer odds on the horses if they do indeed need to race on a muddy track. Lukas is a four-time Derby victor, but doesn’t have a horse this year. He will be the post time favorite. But the public had other ideas in on-track wagering Friday. It’s the first time the historic farm, which once produced Triple Crown winners Whirlaway and Citation, will enter three horses in the starting gate of the Derby. Janice also reports that the Brooklyn horse, Always Dreaming, is now the favorite to win. My name is Alan Nunez and I will be your host for the most renowned annual horse race there is, right here on VAVEL USA. His campaign for the 3-year-old season was spring-boarded by a win in the UAE Derby in Dubai. They are the following.