Kentucky Derby 2019 will be the 145th edition of the Triple Crown race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. If you have been the diehard fans of the horse racing event, you will surely want to catch up with the event. Here are the details that you need to know so that you won’t miss the event.

Date and Time

The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Here are the Kentucky derby 2019 time details that you must follow:

What: Kentucky Derby 2019
When: Saturday, May 4.
Where: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
Post time: 6:50 p.m. Eastern
TV: NBC, 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Livestream: NBC Sports Live

Kentucky Derby  2019 TV Schedule

There are over 20 million predicted to watch Kentucky Derby Live. That includes the Kentucky Oaks that will take place a day before the Derby. Both of the events are available at the NBC Sports Channel. So, make sure you tune in your favorite channel when you want to watch the game live. The TV clients can watch the Kentucky Derby from the NBC Sports Channel. But if you are on the go, you can use NBC Sports Live App which is available on iOS and Android.

You could also tune in the channel long before the event to follow the Kentucky Derby Contender workouts live every day from April 20 to May 2, at 7 a.m. or, you could also track the exercises through social media networks including Facebook and Twitter.

Here is the Kentucky Derby tv schedule on the day of the event

• 12-2:30pm ET 3-May Kentucky Derby Undercard NBCSN
• 2:30-7:30pm ET 4-May Kentucky Derby 145 NBC

The NBC Sports will start broadcasting the event as the part of the five-hour live broadcast from 2:30 pm ET. So, you could tune in the channel as you are free.

Here is the link to refer to the complete TV schedule.

https://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/derby-party/watch-and-follow

Kentucky Derby Live Stream Online for Free

If you are up to live stream the event, consider using the official option namely NBC Sports Live. You can stream the NBC Sports Network with a live TV streaming service. That means you won’t need to subscribe to any cable or satellite subscription. You could start watching with a trial too.

Here are the top live streaming services that you could check to watch Kentucky Derby live stream without cable.

YouTube TV

If you have been familiar with the YouTube platform, YouTube TV is probably the best option for you to catch up with the 145th edition of Kentucky Derby. It offers a lot of new channels including the sports networks like NBC Sports Network. YouTube TV provides local channels as well. If you also need to see the local channels from your favorite screen, then YouTube TV is the right choice. NBC Sports Network is a part of the YouTube TV channels lineup. It costs $50 per month. You will get unlimited Cloud DVR after subscribing to the package. If you are not sure about its quality, or perhaps you want to watch the event for free, use its free 7-day trial. It only works for a new user, though.

PlayStation Vue

PlayStation Vue is not the cheapest option you will find to watch Kentucky Derby 2019 without cable. However, it gives high quality of live streaming service plus unlimited cloud DVR if you subscribe to its entry-level package. It costs $45 and does include the NBCSN in the package. Not to mention that this service also works on major streaming devices like Roku, Fire TV, PS 3, as well as PS4 consoles. Its free trial is 5-day. You could also use the free trial to watch Kentucky Derby for free.

Fubotv

You could watch NBC Sports Network from the FuboTV live streaming service. FuboTV is a sport-oriented streaming service with ample 80+ channels in its entry-level bundle. The bundle offers the sports networks lineup including the NBC Sports. Besides the sports channels, you will also attain the entertainment channels including AMC, Bravo, USA, HGTV, National Geographic, and more.

As the FuboTV subscriber, you could sign into forty apps including the NBC Sports app. If you have 4K TV, FuboTV will be the best choice for you because it is the only live streaming service which includes sports events experience in 4K HDR. That consists of the Kentucky Derby games in the NBC Sports Network. You are also eligible to get 30 hours of cloud DVR service, in case there are missing moments you want to capture from the events.

Sling TV

If you are thinking about the budget, you could consider Sling TV as the alternative to live streaming service. Sling TV has three types of bundles which offers a various combination of channels in each package. Since you are interested in watching Kentucky Derby, you could pick the Sling Blue bundle since it includes NBCSN along with the local NBC and FOX stations in most of the parts of the US. The Sling Blue package costs $25 per month. You could also use its 7-day free trial to watch Kentucky Derby 2019 without having to pay a single dime.

DirecTV Now

If you are on the go and watch the Kentucky Derby from your smartphones, consider picking DirecTV Now. It is also a common choice for streaming devices like Apple TV and Roku.

You could subscribe to Plus Package which offers you 40+ channels including NBC Sports Network for fifty bucks per month. It is not the cheapest option. However, it will grant you a free Cloud DVR service and premium channels like HBO, CNN, and Bravo. It also comes with a 7-day free trial which you can use to watch the Kentucky Derby 2019 for free.

Hulu with Live TV

Hulu with Live TV could be the best package to choose for watching Kentucky Derby. Hulu with Live TV costs $44 per month. It provides excellent value and features for the price. In this package, you will get the live TV channels and its on-demand library. Hulu is compatible with significant streaming devices like Roku, iPhones, Nintendo Switch, and so on. You could also use its free 7-day trial to watch the event for free.

Using TV Antenna

There’s a chance that you are living in an area which reaches the radius of the NBC Channel tower. If you are within their service area, you could attain access for these channels for free. It is simple to know. You need to go to open Antenna area searching tool and type your zip code and see if you can capture the signal. With your antenna, you could watch Kentucky Derby 2019 For free.

Have you wondered about the prospect of Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby 2019? If you haven’t given a thought about it yet, you could see this preview until the finish.

Under the Jockey Luis Saez, he won the fourth start without defeat on March 30 Florida Derby. For many people who’ve been viewing his actions, it sounds promising for the Kentucky Derby 2019. The party focuses on the winners of top performers of the critical races.

Maximum Security has given the influence for most of the horse racing fans since he made fantastic achievements in the Grade 1 Florida Derby. He has incredible pace and stamina needed as a champion.

Here is the detail of Maximum Security:

• Sire (Father): New Year’s Day
• Dam (Mother): Lil Indy, by Anasheed
• Owners: Gary and Mary West
• Breeders: Gary and Mary West (Ky.)
• Trainer: Jason Servis

Now let’s talk about his ability.

Maximum Security set an unusual name when making his career debut in $16,000 maiden claiming race at Gulfstream Park. He led from start to finish in a nine ¾-length runaway although there were no takers back then.

Then he made his second appearance at Gulfstream in a starter optional claiming race. He rated in the third early.

Maximum Security recorded a new career-best 109 Equibase Speed Figure and a 100 Brisnet Figure. He also improved from 83 Beyer Speed Figure to a 102.

Maximum Security won the Florida Derby on March 30 in the first quarter-mile. Luis Saez promptly handled the things and settled into a comfortable rhythm with the horse.

Maximum Security has earned the victory before. He might be able to clear the field in the upcoming Kentucky Derby. The chance to lead the course is possible. Experts suggest that it is pretty safe to think that there is a possibility that the Maximum Security would run much faster if he can set up the pace. If the speed is less optimized, the problem might arise.

Maximum security running style is not questionable since he has managed to start to finish in three of his four races, and won. He has breathtaking natural speed. The sprinter speed is the best to describe his talent. The Maximum Security shows to have such strong stamina as well.

Luis Saez rode Maximum Security for the first time back then in the Florida Derby. He came up with the winning title.

For the Kentucky Derby attendances, the day can be long and exhausting. You will need more energy to witness your favorite racers at the court. The Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs will take place long before the main event happens.

The gates will open at 8 a.m. that day. Don’t be surprised that there will be many people flock the place already. So, it is going to be a long day. And you will need plenty of fuel to make it to the end.

For your essential information, Churchill Downs allows the outside food and drinks to enter. So, you can bring your meals from home. But if you want something in between, you can easily find the stalls which sell the box lunches to keep your energized.

You can bring any food and drink that you want. But the officials have made it very clear that all the attendances should uphold the rules when entering the site. For instance, all the food items, including the boxed lunches should be inside the clear plastic backs. The officials even set the maximum size of the boxes you can bring to the place. The maximum size is 18 by 18 inches. You can’t use trash bags. The officials only allow you to carry two bags. It is limited to two bags per person.

The soft drinks and water, or other liquids should be in the plastic bottles. So, you will want to make sure to bring the drinks that are inside the containers. You can’t get the alcoholic beverages in the site. The officials do not permit outside alcoholic beverages.

That means you are not allowed to bring the coolers, cans, thermos, glasses, and grills. All of them are banned.

There are many Kentucky Derby Box Lunches that you could visit. For instance, you could take your sandwich at Atlantic no.5. The place offers such a fantastic sandwich and chips for an affordable price. But you need to place the orders at least 24 hours in advance to get yours.

The other favorite place is The Cafe which locates at 712 Brent St. It provides a sandwich, side, as well as a cookie for eleven bucks. Find the menu at the official site of The Cafe.

If you can’t bring your grills, you can go to Checks BBQ and Blues. There are around seven types of lunch boxes that you can choose which include mouth-watering items like ribs, smoked brisket, and a half-pound burger. There are many other lunch boxes places you can check. Consider seeing the full information at the official site of the Kentucky Derby.

Finally, Todd Pletcher has brought all his four Derby’s contending horses to Churchill Downs. They include Audible, Magnum Moon, Vino Rosso, and Noble Indy which safely arrived from Florida. The four will contend in the Kentucky Derby 2018 on the 5th May. Two weeks to come until the Derby, the Pletcher and his teams seem to conduct adorable preparation on the next Saturday.

Audible is the strongest among these four but Pletcher along with exercise Rider, Nick Brush seems to take anything necessary to optimize the chance of winning the Run for Roses. Several ownership groups actually own these Pletcher’s horses which put their trust on this 50-years old thoroughbred trainer.

Pletcher’s horses are occupying the top five on the leaderboard. Magnum Moon is still on top of the leaderboard with 150 points. Audible the strongest one is in the third place with 110 points. While the fourth and fifth place is for Noble Indy and Vino Rosso with 110 points and 107 points. It’s only Good Magic that split the Pletcher’s “team” in the second place with 134 points.

Several clubs and farms actually share the ownership of Audible including the WinStar Farm, Head of Plains Partners, China Horse Club International, and Starlight Racing. Audible hold a 4-0-1 record in five starts, making him the strongest in “team”. His remarkable winning in Florida Derby leads him into the third place on a leaderboard. Audible gets more focused on his last games with collaborative press-the-pace and middle-of-the-pack running style.

Magnum Moon is Pletcher’s horse which belongs to Lawana and Robert Low and is a Kentucky-bred. Along with Always Dreaming horse, Magnum Moon won the Kentucky Derby last year, and the former winning is with Super Saver in 2010. He holds 4-0-0 record for four starts and occupies the first place on the leaderboard. With a press-the-pace running style, Magnum Moon won the Grade 1, Arkansas Derby, two weeks ago. He is a very talented horse as he could win Grade 1 derby in his fourth starts.

Vino Rosso is another Pletcher’s Kentucky-bred horse which belongs to Repole Stable and St.Elias stable. The horse holds a 3-0-1 record in five starts and occupies the fifth place in the points list. Vino Rosso seems to develop the running style form press-the-pace to a closer for his recent races, he may use the last style for the upcoming Kentucky Derby. Pletcher seems to praise the Rosso’s performance in 1,8 miles race.

The last Kentucky-bred horse trained by Pletcher is Noble Indy. He belongs to WinStar Farm and Repole Stable. Along with the Super Saver, Noble Indy won in 2010 and 2017 with Always Dreaming. Noble Indy holds 3-0-1 record in four starts and occupies the fourth place on the leaderboard. He won the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby, where he was about to lose and made an incredible comeback. Pletcher admits that Noble Indy has become maturer and seems promising for the next Derby.

These four incredible horses are about to shock the Louisville on this May. It’s only two weeks to go until the spectacle. Other horses have also made a touch down in Churchill Downs. They include Promises Fulfilled the winner of Fountain of Youth, Free Drop Billy. Bravazo the Risen Start winner, and Flameaway. Good Magic and Lexington Stakes have also arrived in the Churchill down along with the Tom Amoss’ Lone Sailor. Other contenders will join the settlement during this week as it’s actually normal to have an earlier arrival to ensure their runners settled at the field race. However, some trainers tend to wait until this weekend to arrive in Churchill Down.

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What it might be disappointing is that the Gronkowski the colt from England doesn’t make it to the settlement after spiking fever during the last week. The Thoroughbred has confirmed the absence of Gronkowski at Kentucky Derby 2018 on dawn Monday after the colt experienced the setback in the weekend. Another colt will also miss the arrival is Quip which will skip the Kentucky Derby 2018 due to his preparation for Preakness. The absence of Gronkowski and Quip makes Combatant and Instilled Regard entering the twenty and eligible to join the 5th May Derby.

As many sports lovers say, the Kentucky Derby lets you experience some of the best two minutes of your life. The event is coming up fast and what more can keep you awake at night than thinking about your outfit for the day! Let us admit, it can be daunting when the sport is fast approaching and you are making frequent trips to the shopping malls going crazy with the endless options for hats, dresses, shoes, etc. that are there for you to choose from. It can be a nightmare especially if it is your first time at the Kentucky Derby 2018 and you have read in magazines about all the trendy wear at the sport.

The Kentucky Derby along with the Kentucky Oaks exhibit some of the best spring fashions in town and attendees put up their best show when it comes to selecting the appropriate outfit for the event.

Kentucky Derby 2018 fashion

If you are one among those who have no idea what to wear, don’t worry as there are no hard and fast rules about an outfit to the Kentucky Derby. But lucky for you, here are some quick fashion tips and ideas that can help you makes heads turn at the event. What you wear also depends on where exactly you are seated on the Kentucky Derby day, but following the below tips, you will be happy with your outfit for the day.

The famous Kentucky Derby hat

One of the most important style statements on the day is the famous hat. After all, the hat is what makes the event stand apart from many other sports. It is not just an addition to your dress, wearing a hat to the Kentucky Derby is a sign of good luck. Any many believe, the bigger and bolder your hat is, the more luck you receive.

And recently hats have been a statement symbol for not just women at the event. Many men have also started sharing the tradition along with women. Depending on where you sit on the ground, you will find hats of all varieties. For example, at the famous Churchill Downs section, you would find hats exhibiting style and elegance.

If you have heard about that famous ‘picture hat’, you definitely know the Kentucky Derby fashion. The picture hat also called the Kentucky Derby hat is big and bold so you don’t shy away from clicking pictures and making your trip to the sport one to remember for many years to come.

Our fashion tip for the hat is to select one that has a wide brim. You can buy one that is decorated with feathers, ribbons, bows or even flowers. To add your individual charm and character to the hat, you can also customise one at home with the same things making it closely resemble the dress that you choose for the event.

If you want your hat to scream American from the roof tops, choose a one that has a fixed brim and a really simple ribbon tied as a bow on the side. Some people show their humorous side by giving a funny twist to their hats to bring more fun to the event.

In the end, there are no rules to the hat for the Kentucky Derby, so select something that showcases you and goes well with the rest of your fashion outfit for the day. Remember to keep it simple so you are not going crazy selecting a dress that goes well with it.

Your dress for the day

Just like the hat, a dress is also a given when we talk about the Kentucky Derby fashion. You can find dresses with ample variety – from formal day suits to strapless sundresses. The Kentucky Derby day can be warm and you will probably be out all day long. So, whatever type of dress you choose, make sure that it is comfortable and the one that you can carry all day long.

If you are going a bit loud on your hat and selecting one that has big, bold patterns, go for a solid single-colored dress, so your dress and the hat are not conflicting each other but rather complementing.

Looking at popular trends, you can never be wrong if you are choosing a floral dress for the event. The Kentucky Derby is all about flaunting those feminine frocks that you find hanging in stores and leave you wondering where to wear them. Now is the time to buy a floral number in a subtle color like lavender, baby pink, yellow or powder blue. So, if you end up buying a dress with big bold flowery pattern, go for a single bold colored hat to match with it. Or vice versa.

The right shoes

Whether heels, pumps or flats, don’t try a style that you’ve never worn before. In the spirit of the day, many women wear something that they are not comfortable with forgetting that they may have to wear it for a whole day. Your best bet is to sport a sexy pair of heels with your pretty dress, but always keep a pair of flats in your bag to quietly slip into when your feet start to hurt under pressure. For a quick tip, select a color that matches your hat or your handbag. If you want to play safe, a black or a red pair of heels always looks fabulous.

Your open-toed sandals will be an instant hit at the event but don’t lose your mind shopping for one. At the end of the day, it will be comfort that will matter the most, so select something that is easy to wear, lets your feet breathe and feels comfortable for you to carry whole day long.

Suitable jewellery

Jewellery is not the showstopper at the Kentucky Derby – it is the famous hat. But a small, sleek piece of jewellery around the neck will not harm but only accentuate your dress and make you look complete. Let your hat do all the talk at the sport and simply add an understated strand around the neck or simple bangles for the icing on the cake.

Your handbag

The Kentucky Derby is not a place to flaunt those big shoulder bags, but to keep them somewhere with that extra pair of flats that you may need later during the day. To mingle and place your bets, choose an evening clutch that goes well with your dress and hat and is easy to carry too. Something that has a light chain strap is better, so you can hang it on your shoulder to keep your hands free when needed.

Those sunglasses

The Kentucky Derby is not an event to flaunt that expensive branded pair of sunglasses you wear everywhere. Leave the serious look home and reach for something that is more sporty and feminine for the event. Opt for different shades such as white, rose gold or blush pink that can go well with your dress and that beautiful hat you’ve chosen for the Kentucky Derby.

And we have not forgotten you, Gents

We know the Kentucky Derby is as exciting an event for you as it is for your beautiful other half, so here is your golden rule of thumb for the best Kentucky Derby wear.

When shopping for men suit for the event, take something which makes you look sophisticated, suave, dapper and classy. Whatever you select – stripes, checked patterns, bright colors or pinpoints, ensure they match your personality and top your suit up with a well-polished pair of black or blue leather shoes. For that oomph, add a contrasting pocket scarf to your suit with a matching bow tie.

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Conclusion

In the end, whatever fashion style statement you want to make at the Kentucky Derby, the key is to keep comfort your number one priority. Everything will fall apart if you’re not comfortable in what you are wearing or carrying at the event because it needs to last for good 12-16 hours, even longer if you intend to party after your long day at the tracks.

Remember, only when you are comfortable in what you are wearing will you be able to enjoy the Kentucky Derby and make the most of the day.

On Saturday, May 5th, 2018 the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. For the last six years’ horse racing teams that make to the derby have been set up on a point system. Teams participate in races that have been selected to determine who will participate in one of the most exciting two minutes in sports. If you are searching for the winner of the Kentucky Derby of 2018 more than likely he has already made at least one race. The Kentucky Derby is unlike any other race. The Kentucky Derby is a sequence of appointed races at tracks across the US and all around the world. Of all the horses that participate, only 20 of these horses with the most points will find themselves at the starting gate on the first Saturday in May.

The Kentucky Derby that is also known as the most thrilling two minutes of sports is one of the most extensive running sporting events in American history. This history dates back to 1872. Meriwether Lewis Clark which was the grandson of William Clark attended the Epsom Derby in England. Clark was motivated by his experiences overseas so much that he became fixed to create a horse racing event similar in the United States of America. Henry Churchill and John which were his uncles supplied the land to develop the track. Along with his uncles, Clark formed a group of local fans in Louisville, Kentucky that later became the Louisville Jockey Club. Their club helped raise funds that later helped to build a permanent race track on May 17, 1875. This was the year that held the first ever Kentucky Derby. This event brought more than 10,000 spectators.

Kentucky Derby changed in 2018?

Being one of the longest living sporting events in the US history, the Kentucky Derby has gone through various changes over the past few centuries. Throughout the years the crowds that come out to the Kentucky Derby have continued to grow and Churchill Downs has had to make some changes to accommodate its spectators. In 1938 a tunnel was built under the racetrack in the infield where the racetrack connects the grandstand to seats on the field inside the racetrack. Then in 1966, the famous Millionaires Row dining room was presented to please the exclusive who attended the Kentucky Derby. In spite of ever-changing land in 1985 the doors opened and introduced The Kentucky Derby Museum to uphold the history and tradition of the Kentucky Derby event.

2018 Kentucky Derby competitors

• As the Kentucky Derby 2018 is just around the corner, here is a list of annual Derby competitors.
• 2012 Kentucky Derby hero captured his debut at Hollywood Park in the month of July of his juvenile season.
• Kentucky Derby 2013 winner Orb lost three of his juvenile outings. He also graduated at the Big A on November 24 in 2012. These were his first five straight wins.
• Kentucky Derby 2014 winner California Chrome gained his diploma in his second career start off at Del Mar on July 31st in 2013. He finished his juvenile season with an easy victory in the King Glorious.
• 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh graduated in the GI Del Mar Futurity on September 3, 2014, that was the beginning of an 8 race winning streak.
• Winner of the Kentucky Derby of 2016, Nyquist graduated in June 2015 at Santa Anita Park at the start of an 8 race winning streak that ended on a small victory under the Twin Spires.
• Winner Always Dreaming of the 2017 Kentucky Derby was placed on the board in his first two juvenile starts before graduating at Tampa Bay in January 2017.

Retrospectively, some September juvenile competitors derided as the 2010-2011 #1 Stay Thirsty and Alpha. As they both won the G1 Travers through the 3-year-old seasons. Others were disappointments much like Purple Sky, Silver Assault, and Fortify. The perfect model competitor of the Kentucky Derby would have a hard juvenile establishment, a mixture of speed stamina, sharp stakes form, calculated speed, and winning associations.

Encounter the old and new Kentucky Derby of 2018

Derby Experiences is the provider to Churchill Downs for both the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks that offer a variety of packages with access to the weekend Derby. Gathering a crowd of more than 150,000 people and described by Forbes as one of the “Greatest Bucket-list Sporting Events” in America. This event is like no other sporting event. Whether you are a first time guest or a veteran, the Kentucky Derby is one of the best events to attend.

Here are some suggestions for first time guests to the Kentucky Derby

In many ways, the Kentucky Derby is one of the largest fashion shows wear you will see people with extravagant outfits. You will be walking plenty as you will need to find your seat, visit the plaza, walk around the infield and make trips to the concessions to place bets and refill your julep. So, take an extra pair of flip-flops or comfortable shoes. Also before you begin packing, check the weather to be prepared with the right attire. It is also highly suggested that before you take a seat to enjoy this grand event, you should head to the facilities before you have an emergency. Also because the Kentucky Derby is one of the largest events being held, safety and security are taken seriously. For the safety of all guests, bags, purses, anything that you are carrying with you is checked before entering. Whether you have been to a Kentucky Derby before or this is your first time, The Kentucky Derby is an experience you will definitely enjoy.