Kentucky Derby TV Schedule: Complete Coverage Information

The Kentucky Derby is often called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” for a good reason. It’s simply must-see action with a lot riding on it.

The 138th annual Run for the Roses in 2012 will be do no different. This is an event you will need to see live, and if you cannot make it to Churchill Downs in Kentucky, watching it on a nice big screen TV is a close second to the experience.

Let’s take a look at the coverage guide and some horses to keep an eye out for come race time.

TV Schedule for Friday, May 4

8-10 a.m.	Derby Countdown Show	HRRN	Radio
9:30 a.m.	Kentucky Oaks Day Coverage	HRTV	TV
3-6 p.m.	Kentucky Oaks & Undercard Stakes Race Coverage	HRRN	Radio
4-5 p.m.	Derby Classics	NBC Sports	TV
5-6 p.m.	Kentucky Oaks 138	NBC Sports	TV

TV Schedule for Saturday, May 5

9:30 a.m.	Kentucky Derby Day Coverage	HRTV	TV
11-4 p.m.	Kentucky Derby Undercard	NBC Sports Network	TV
2-4 p.m.	Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Coverage	HRRN	Radio
4-5 p.m.	Access at the Kentucky Derby/Red Carpet Special	NBC Sports	TV
5-7 p.m.	Kentucky Derby 138	NBC Sports	TV

Horses to Watch

Bodemeister – 4/1

The favorite to win this event was surprisingly unraced as a younger horse. Will the inexperience hurt him? Tune in to find out on Saturday night.

Union Rags – 9/2

Rags isn’t exactly happy about his post draw and will be coming out of the No. 4 gate for the main event. He’s still good enough to win it all—a large reason why the bookies have him as a 9/2 favorite.

Gemologist – 6/1

This horse has never lost a race and is 5-for-5 so far in his career. Backers are hoping that he keeps that streak up and is adorned with roses at the finish line.