Horse racing's Triple Crown series is set to kick off with the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
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Saturday's race will serve as the first leg of the Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. Twenty horses and jockeys will participate in the Kentucky Derby, including betting favorite Essential Quality.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2021 Kentucky Derby, including the post time and how to watch the event.
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What time is the Kentucky Derby today?
- Date: Saturday, May 1
- Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET
- TV coverage: NBC
Coverage of the 2021 Kentucky Derby will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The race, which has a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET, will be held at at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
What channel is the Kentucky Derby on?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: NBCSports.com
NBC will broadcast the 2021 Kentucky Derby and provide analysis both before and after the race. The network will also broadcast the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes later this year.
NBC can also be streamed on fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial.
KENTUCKY DERBY: Full draw and odds for 2021 race
Kentucky Derby horses 2021
| Post position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Known Agenda | 6-1 |
| 2 | Like The King | 50-1 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Strong | 50-1 |
| 4 | Keepmeinmind | 50-1 |
| 5 | Sainthood | 50-1 |
| 6 | O Besos | 20-1 |
| 7 | Mandaloun | 15-1 |
| 8 | Medina Spirit | 15-1 |
| 9 | Hot Rod Charlie | 8-1 |
| 10 | Midnight Bourbon | 20-1 |
| 11 | Dynamic One | 20-1 |
| 12 | Helium | 50-1 |
| 13 | Hidden Stash | 50-1 |
| 14 | Essential Quality | 2-1 |
| 15 | Rock Your World | 5-1 |
| 16 | King Fury | 20-1 |
| 17 | Highly Motivated | 10-1 |
| 18 | Super Stock | 30-1 |
| 19 | Soup And Sandwich | 30-1 |
| 20 | Bourbonic | 30-1 |