2019 Kentucky Derby: TV Coverage, NBC Live Stream and Purse Payout Info

There is a lot more at stake at Saturday's Kentucky Derby compared to previous years. 

For the first time since 2005, there was an increase in the purse payout, which reached a total of $3 million for the 145th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. That is up $1 million from last year.

The winning horse will receive $1.86 million for its owners, while the jockey receives five percent.

Second place will earn $600,000, and third place will take home $300,000.

The reason for the increase was due to record betting totals for the race in recent years, which included $149.9 million on wagers in last year's main race.  

Here is what you need to know for Saturday's Derby, including the latest odds and post positions, which slightly changed after Haikal was scratched because of an injury on Friday.

Date: Saturday, May 4

Time: 6:50 p.m. 

Live Stream: NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com

TV Info: NBC 

Preview

The favorite, Omaha Beach, was scratched on Wednesday. And on Friday, long shot Haikal was also scratched from the race, leaving the field at 19 horses. 

With Omaha Beach out of the picture and in light of the weather forecast, this race is set to be wide-open. Per AccuWeather, showers are expected to create sloppy conditions at the track.

Bob Baffert, looking to tie the record with six Kentucky Derby wins as a trainer, has three horses in the field, including the 4-1 favorite, Game Winner. 

Baffert also has the second-best odds with Improbable at 5-1, and Roadster at 5.5-1, putting him in pretty good position to make history on Saturday. But he should beware of Tacitus, the points leader trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott, who is seeking an elusive Kentucky Derby victory. 

Maximum Security is another horse to keep an eye on. He is the only undefeated horse in the field entering the race.