2022 post positions and top contenders Meanwhile, 2022 Kentucky Derby post positions and morning line odds were announced on Tuesday, May 3 at 11AM ET. Blue Grass winner Zandon was picked the 3-1 favorite and drew the No.
What time does the Kentucky Derby usually end?
NBC has broadcast rights for the Kentucky Derby. While the 2022 TV schedule has not been announced, coverage of the Kentucky Derby traditionally runs from 2:30-7:30 p.m.
What is the post time for the 2022 Kentucky Derby?
6:57 p.m. ET
When is the 2022 Kentucky Derby? The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 7. The post time is 6:57 p.m. ET.
What time do the horses take off at the Kentucky Derby?
6:57 p.m.
What is the schedule for the 2022 Kentucky Derby? The Kentucky Oaks will take place at 5:51 p.m. ET Friday as part of a full day of races. On Derby Day, the post time for the first race is 10:30 a.m. ET with a full slate of action ahead of the main event at 6:57 p.m.
How long is the Kentucky Derby race?
1 1/4 miles
The Kentucky Derby (G1): 1 1/4 miles, held on the first Saturday in May.
How long is the Kentucky Derby on TV?
The weekend kicks off with the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 6 from 1 tp 5 p.m. ET on Peacock before moving to USA Network from 5 to 6. On Derby Day, coverage runs from 12 to 2:30 p.m. on USA Network and gallops over to NBC from 2:30 to 7:30. Post time is at approximately 6:57 p.m. ET.
Who is predicted to win the Kentucky Derby 2022?
2022 Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds
According to Battaglia’s numbers, Zandon is the 3-1 morning line favorite. Right behind is Epicenter is at 7-2 odds and the third betting choice is Messier at 8-1 odds followed by 17 other horses between 10-1 and 30-1 odds on the morning line.
What time is the call to post Kentucky Derby?
6:57 p.m EST
The 2022 Kentucky Derby’s estimated post time is 6:57 p.m EST.
Why is the Kentucky Derby running so late?
In 2020, the Kentucky Derby was scheduled for the first Saturday in May as it traditionally is. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Triple Crown race to be postponed and rescheduled for Sept. 5. The entire horse racing calendar was altered in 2020 as a result as the original postponement.
What time is post time for this years Kentucky Derby?
NBC will kick off coverage of the 2022 Kentucky Derby at 2:30 p.m. ET. Viewers will have to wait a little bit to get to the race, however, as the post time is not until 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
What time does the main event start Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby, the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, is set for May 7 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Kentucky Derby schedule.
| Event | Day and time | Channel or service |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Derby | May 7, 2:30 p.m. ET to 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com |
What time is the first race at the Kentucky Derby?
Gates & Post Times
| Race | Post Time | Wagering |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:00PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER DD P3 P5 |
| 2 | 6:28PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER DD P3 P4 |
| 3 | 6:56PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER DD P3 |
| 4 | 7:26PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER DD P3 P4 |
How much did the Kentucky Derby winner get?
The 2022 field will vie for a total Kentucky Derby purse of $3 million, $1.86 million of which will go to the team of the horse who ends up in the winner’s circle draped in roses.
How much do jockeys make?
Jockeys are some of the original “gig workers” because they work as independent contractors. Rather than earn a salary, a jockey receives a “mounting fee” — often $50-$110 — for each race, riding sometimes eight races per day.
Who is broadcasting the Kentucky Derby 2022?
As usual, NBC will be carrying most of the Kentucky Derby coverage in 2022. Right behind Zandon in the odds is Epicenter at 7-2.
What time does the Derby start on TV?
What time does the Kentucky Derby start? NBC’s live coverage will begin at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Tirico. The race will post at 6:57 p.m., and will stream on the NBC Sports App and on Peacock. Early coverage will begin at noon on USA Network.
What horse is most likely to win the Kentucky Derby?
Favorite: Epicenter (6-1)
Currently the betting favorite to win at Churchill Downs, Epicenter won the Louisiana Derby in late March, solidifying its spot as a likely Kentucky Derby front-runner.
How much is a $2 Win Place Show bet?
$6
This traditional bet basically combines the win bet, place bet and show bet on a single ticket. You will essentially have three different bets rolled into one selection. You also need to keep in mind that when you make a $2 across-the-board bet that you will need to pay a total of $6 to cover your ticket.
Who is the best jockey in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Top 100 Leaders by North American Race Earnings.
| # | Jockey | # |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 1 |
| 2 | Joel Rosario | 2 |
| 3 | Flavien Prat | 3 |
| 4 | Tyler Gaffalione | 4 |
What is horse post time?
post time: Designated time for a race to start. preferred list: Horses with prior rights to starting, usually because they have previously been entered in races that have not filled with the minimum number of starters.
What was the finish of the 2022 Kentucky Derby?
Rich Strike was at 80-1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby. 7:04 p.m.: Rich Strike is the unofficial winner of the race, stunning Epicenter and Zandon, who were battling for the lead near the end.