[FREE] 2019 Kentucky Derby Live Race TV Channel

After much anticipation, the 2019 Kentucky Derby is here. A year after Justify conquered a muddy track to kick off his Triple Crown run, five-time Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert is back with three favorites atop the field for the 145th running. And despite some rainy forecasts, the excitement is high to see whether anyone can top Baffert's contenders in Louisville.

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With morning-line favorite Omaha Beach dropping out of the race with a breathing issue, Baffert's Improbable headlines his trio of favored Thoroughbreds set to take the track on Saturday evening. Among the other candidates to take this year's world-famous race are Tacitus, who is trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott; and also betting favorite Maximum Security, who won the Florida Derby.

If you're looking for the pick from a horse-racing expert who has nailed nine out of the past 10 Kentucky Oaks-Derby doubles, head to SportsLine for Jody Demling's picks. You can keep it locked right here for live coverage of Saturday's action, including the big race, which is set for a 6:50 p.m. ET post time:

How to watch the Kentucky Derby

Date: Saturday, May 4

Post time: 6:50 p.m. ET

Location: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)

TV: NBC