Kentucky Derby Day: Horse Racing Schedule & Post Times At Churchill Downs Saturday

Knowing the Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May is only half the battle. If you're looking to bet Kentucky Derby odds, you'll want to know the times for the race, and maybe some of the other events on Derby Day as well. That's where this post comes in. See below for the day's full Kentucky Derby racing schedule.

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Churchill Downs Saturday Race Schedule

Much like the Kentucky Oaks schedule, the races on Derby Day begin at 10:30 a.m. Here are all of the times.

• Race No. 1: 10:30 a.m. (MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT, 3YO+, 6.5F, DIRT)
• Race No. 2: 11:01 a.m. ($80K ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING, 3YO+, 1M, DIRT)
• Race No. 3: 11:31 a.m. ($100K ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING, 3YO, 1 1/6M, DIRT)
• Race No. 4: 12:04 p.m. (KNICKS GO OVERNIGHT STAKES, 4YO+ 1M, DIRT)
• Race No. 5: 12:36 p.m. (TWIN SPIRES TURF SPRINT STAKES - G2, 3YO+, 5.5F, TURF)
• Race No. 6: 1:14 p.m. (DERBY CITY DISTAFF STAKES - G1, 4YO+, F&M, 7F, DIRT)
• Race No. 7: 1:56 p.m. (LONGINES CHURCHILL DISTAFF TURF MILE - G2, 4YO+, F&M, 1M, TURF)
• Race No. 8: 1:46 p.m. (PAT DAY MILE - G2, 3YO, 1M, DIRT)
• Race No. 9: 3:40 p.m. (AMERICAN TURF - G2, 3YO, 1 1/16M, TURF)
• Race No. 10: 4:31 p.m. (CHURCHILL DOWNS STAKES - G1, 4YO+, 7F, DIRT)
• Race No. 11: 5:27 p.m. (OLD FORESTER BOURBON TURF CLASSIC - G1, 4YO+, 1 1/8M, TURF)
• Race No. 12: 6:57 p.m. (KENTUCKY DERBY - G1, 3YO, 1 1/4M, DIRT)
• Race No. 13: 8 p.m. ($100K ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING, 3YO, 7F, DIRT)
• Race No. 14: 8:35 p.m. (MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT, 3YO+, 1M, DIRT)

Race No. 12 is the Run for the Roses, which will feature up to 20 of the racing world's finest 3-year-olds, including international horses.

Remember that because of parimutuel wagering, getting your bet in as close to post time as possible gives you the best idea of where the final odds will land. Betting early in the day can be a bit of a shot in the dark, as the odds can move significantly before post-time.

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Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds

Looking to bet on the Kentucky Derby? Peruse the odds below and click each horse's name for a rundown of their history and pedigree.