When was kentucky derby 2018

The annual Grade I stakes competition has long been the biggest showcase of American horse racing. It's the first leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred events, and it has built a reputation not only as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" but as a stomping ground of celebrity guests.

But when, exactly, is this year's Kentucky Derby? And how can you watch it? Don't worry, we've got you covered with everything you need to know. Every year, the "Run for the Roses" is held on the first Saturday of May.

To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. See our ethics statement. Coverage will be carried by NBC, as usual, with pre-race going live at p. ET, and a post time of p. The race itself will start 12 minutes later at p. Said curse refers to the Kentucky Derby victory from Apollo, a horse that was not raced as a two-year-old. Justify will start from the seventh post, where Street Sense won it in Only six horses have won from that post. Below is all you need to know to watch the Run for the Roses, and below that is the full list of entrants by post position.

May 5, at pm ET 8 min read. Kentucky Derby history, previous winners Cody Benjamin 8 min read. Tom Brady picked off twice in first quarter Kyle Stackpole 3 min read. Ryan Fitzpatrick hip not expected to return in Bryan DeArdo 1 min read. Will Steve Sarkisian be a one-and-done at Texas? Dennis Dodd 4 min read. Aranda's biggest win is Riley's worst loss Dennis Dodd 5 min read. Always Dreaming. John R. Todd Pletcher. Brooklyn Boyz Stables. Mario Gutierrez. Doug F.

Reddam Racing LLC. American Pharoah. Victor Espinoza. Bob Baffert. Ahmed Zayat. California Chrome. Art Sherman. Joel Rosario. Claude R. I'll Have Another. Doug O'Neill.

Paul Reddam. Animal Kingdom. John Velazquez. Graham Motion. Team Valor International. Super Saver. Calvin Borel. Mine That Bird. Bennie Woolley Jr. Big Brown.

Kent Desormeaux. Richard Dutrow, Jr. Pompa Jr. Street Sense. Carl Nafzger. James B. Edgar Prado. Michael Matz. Mike Smith. John Shirreffs. Jerome S. Smarty Jones. Stewart Elliott. John Servis. Someday Farm. Funny Cide. Barclay Tagg. Sackatoga Stable Jackson Knowlton. War Emblem. The Thoroughbred Corporation. Jorge Chavez. John T. Ward, Jr. John C. Fusaichi Pegasus.

Neil D. Fusao Sekiguchi. Chris Antley. Wayne Lukas. Robert B. Real Quiet. Mike Pegram. Silver Charm. Gary Stevens. Jerry Bailey. Overbrook Farm. Thunder Gulch. Michael Tabor. Go for Gin. Chris McCarron. Nick Zito. William J. Sea Hero. MacKenzie "Mack" Miller. Rokeby Stable. Lil E. Pat Day. Lynn Whiting. Cal Partee. Strike the Gold. BCC Stable. Craig Perret. Frances A. Sunday Silence. Patrick Valenzuela.

Charles Edward Whittingham. H-G-W Partners. Winning Colors. Eugene V. Charles "Jack" Van Berg. William Shoemaker. Elizabeth A. Spend a Buck. Angel Cordero, Jr. Cam Gambolati. Dennis Diaz. Laffit Pincay, Jr. Woodford C. Claiborne Farm. Sunny's Halo. Eddie Delahoussaye. Congratulations to Justify on winning the th KentuckyDerby! Our BreedersCup champ Good Magic ran a great race to finish 2nd.

NBCSports pic. Justify has won the th KentuckyDerby!