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Kentucky Derby 2023: Time, Coverage, and More
What Time is the Kentucky Derby Today?
The Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Start Time
The post-time for the 149th Kentucky Derby is set for 6:45 pm Eastern Time (ET).
NBC's live coverage will begin at noon ET, hosted by Mike Tirico. The coverage will include pre-race analysis, interviews, and the race itself.
Horse Racing Coverage
In addition to the Kentucky Derby, NBC will provide coverage of several other horse races throughout the day, including:
- Undercard races leading up to the Derby
- Other races from Churchill Downs
- Analysis and commentary from horse racing experts
The horse racing coverage will air from noon to 7:30 pm ET in Los Angeles on traditional television.
'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports'
The Kentucky Derby is known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." The race is a 1 1/4-mile dirt track that attracts some of the best thoroughbred horses in the world.
The winner of the Kentucky Derby earns the coveted blanket of roses and a share of the $3 million purse.
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