Kentucky Derby 2012 TV Schedule: Where You Can Watch Coverage of Classic
The 138th Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 5 with Bodemeister (4-1) and Union Rags (9-2) installed as favorites. They aren't the only horses to watch in this year's Run for the Roses, though.
In regard to attractive long shots, you may want to consider Creative Cause and I'll Have Another.
Creative Cause races well from behind and has a sneaky presence in the Derby. He was kept in the barn for two days before going out for a gallop on Thursday, as reported by the Associated Press via Sports Illustrated.
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His preparation is perfect for a strong Derby run, having eight starts as a two-year-old and three-year-old combined. Be on the lookout for this horse, he is currently listed as a 12-1 underdog.
I'll Have Another has shown the ability to run well in long races. Most recently he won the one and one eighth mile Santa Anita Derby. This was an even more impressive finish considering it was a Grade I race.
He is my favorite long shot at 12-1.
Here is the schedule for coverage (all times ET):
TV Schedule for Thursday, May 3
| 8-10 a.m. | Derby Countdown Show | HRRN | Radio |
| 12 noon | Churchill Downs Race Coverage | HRTV | TV |
| 4-5 p.m. | Derby Classics | NBC Sports | TV |
| 5-6 p.m. | Derby Access | NBC Sports | TV |
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 |
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