Kentucky Derby 2020: TV Schedule, Post Time, Undercard and Weekend Race Info

Don't look now, but the greatest two minutes in sports is back this Saturday.

That's right, the 2020 Kentucky Derby makes its return after a slight delay at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville.

And while the 146th Run for the Roses will be staged without fans this year, there's still plenty of excitement for those who will be watching on television or streaming online.

Here's a breakdown of the schedule of races that will take place before the iconic Triple Crown event (Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby undercard) as well as how and when to watch.

Kentucky Oaks

Date: Friday, September 4

TV: NBCSN

Live Stream: FuboTV

Post Time: 5:45 p.m. ET

There's no better way to kick off the big race than with the Kentucky Oaks, which has been a staple for this weekend of races since 1875.

The Grade 1 stakes event, which features nine three-year old fillies, will take place at Churchill Downs on Friday. The purse is $1,250,000.

The favorite to win the crown is Gamine. The Bob Baffert-trained filly has never trailed in any of her four starts. After that, there's Swiss Skydiver. She's won four of her last five starts.

Here's a look at the post positions and updated odds for the Kentucky Oaks:

1. Swiss Skydiver, 2-1

2. Tempers Rising, 28-1

3. Donna Veloce, 24-1

4. Speech, 7-1

5. Gamine, 4-5

6. Bayerness, 59-1

7. Shedaresthedevil, 7-1

8. Hopeful Growth, 41-1

9. Dream Marie, 16-1

Another strong competitor in this 1⅛-mile race is Speech, who is at 7-1 after winning the Ashland Stakes. 

Kentucky Derby Undercards

Date: Saturday, September 5

TV: Fox Sports 2 (coverage begins at 11 a.m. ET)

Live Stream: FuboTV

Time: Races begin at 10:30 a.m. ET

It's always a good idea to have an appetizer before a big meal, and that adage is more than adequate when it comes to the derby.

To whet racing fans' appetite is the undercard, which will feature six stakes leading up to the Run for the Roses.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the day for bettors is handicapping the undercard, which includes the Grade 1 Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic.

Here's a quick look at the posts and odds for the race, courtesy of BloodHorse:

1. Factor This, 3-1

2. Bowies Hero, 6-1

3. Rockemperor, 7-2

4. Digital Age, 6-1

5. Dontblamerocket, 15-1

6. Mr Dumas, 12-1

7. True Valour, 12-1

8. Sacred Life, 6-1

9. Somelikeithotbrown, 8-1

10. Spectacular Gem, 10-1

For the Turf Classic, which is the 13th race on the day and features 10 of the more older horses, the horse the beat is Factor This. He's had some key wins among four straight stakes, including Wise Dan back in June.

In the American Turf Stakes, an eight-horse field will run the 1 1/16-mile stake. Smooth Like Straight and Field Pass are the presumptive favorites for this race, especially considering their wins at Del Mar's La Jolla Handicap and Keeneland's Transylvania, respectively.

The Derby City Distaff, which was previously known as the Humana Distaff, will be the 12th race, a 10-horse event with seven furlongs. Serengeti Empress looks to be the top contender, who last took Saratoga's Ballerina, along with Bellafina and Mia Mischief. 

146th Kentucky Derby

Date: Saturday, September 5

TV: NBC (coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET)

Live Stream: NBCSports.com

Race Time: 7:01 p.m. ET

Tiz the Law is the colt that's on everyone's mind coming into this highly anticipated Triple Crown event. The Barclay Tagg-trained horse is coming off a win at the Belmont Stakes, which is normally run after the derby.

That and a five-length win at Travers Stakes is why Tiz the Law will enter the starting gate as the 1-1 favorite to win.

The only rub is the unlucky post No. 17 it drew.

Outside of that, Manny Franco, who will be using the same saddle that his agent, Angel Cordero Jr., used to win three derbys, should be able to ride Tiz the Law, who is undefeated in four starts.

"It feels different than the saddle we usually use," Franco told Jason Frakes of Louisville Courier Journal. "It's so special because that saddle was the lucky one for him and then he gave it to me. I have to take care of her, you know?"

The only real threat on paper is Honor A. P. and Authentic, with the former winning their last meeting at the Santa Anita Derby.

As for Authentic, the only loss on its record is to Honor A. P., so look for this colt to draw interest as the one to race to the winner's circle, especially since Art Collector is no longer running because of a foot ailment.

"I really like Authentic and I think (Thousand Words) can get the mile-and-a-quarter," Bob Baffert told Byron King of BloodHorse. "I've learned so much about him. With no fans, I think that will help him because he's a little bit of a head case."

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