2014 Kentucky Derby Need-to-know Guide

Here’s the basic information you need to watch and feel informed about this afternoon’s Run for the Roses in Louisville.

Where: Churchill Downs

When: Saturday, May 3

Post Time: 6:24 p.m. ET

Purse: $2 million

TV: NBC (4 – 7 p.m. ET)

Live stream: NBC Sports

Post Positions and Complete Field, via KentuckyDerby.com:

Stats: For details about each horse, including racing history, pedigree and photos, check out Kentuckyderby.com.

Online Betting: If you’re looking to up the ante, a variety of online betting sites are at your service. We recommend Twinspires.com for ease of use–it has all the bells and whistles for experienced bettors, but it’s simple enough for novices to use as well. Brisnet.com is another useful resource.

Go Racing!

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