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2026 Kentucky Derby: Date, time, horses, odds, for...
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- The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
- What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby begin?
- The post time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby is 6:57 p.m.
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Andy Lyons/Getty Images Keith Jenkins Multiple Authors May 2, 2026, 11:49 AM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions. The first Saturday in May is reserved for the Kentucky Derby. The 152nd Run for the Roses figures to deliver another exhilarating race to the finish. From the field to the favorite, here is everything to know about the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby begin?
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