The Kentucky Derby hype is in the air as race fans watch the prep, look for the Kentucky Derby odds and plan how to get the best Mint Julep around.
While you cannot compete with attending the Kentucky Derby in person, you don’t need to be in the stands or even in front of a TV to watch the race live.
Here’s how to watch the Kentucky Derby live online and on your iPhone, iPad or Android and other important details that viewers need to know about watching the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Oaks takes place today, May 1st ahead of the Kentucky Derby start tomorrow. While not as well-known outside of horse racing circles as the Kentucky Derby, it is one of the most popular horse races in America.
The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday May 2nd with a full day of media coverage and almost four hours dedicated to the real race. if you plan to watch the 2015 Kentucky Derby this is what you need to know.
2015 Kentucky Derby Start Time
The Kentucky Derby start time is 4 PM Eastern on Saturday May 2nd. Network coverage starts at Noon Eastern with four hours of Derby Prep where you can see live shots, commentary and insight from NBC Sports. While you wait for the start watch American Pharoah workout in the video below.
On the west coast the Kentucky Derby starts at 1PM Pacific, which leaves plenty of time to transition from Mint Juleps and the Derby to Tecate for the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight later that night .
How to Watch Kentucky Derby
The 2015Â Kentucky Derby is live on NBC Sports Live and on TwinSpiresTV as well as online and on the iPhone, iPad and Android with the NBC Sports Live Extra App.
With the online and app solutions you can watch the 2015 Kentucky Derby on iPhone and any other connected iPad or Android device as well as on your computer. The coverage is identical to watching on TV, so you don’t need to settle for delays or limited coverage due to where you watch it.
The one catch is that you need a cable or satellite subscription to watch the Kentucky Derby online or on your iPhone. Providers include Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV, Dish, Time Warner Cable, AT&T U Verse, Verizon FIOS, Cox, Charter, Optimum, Bright House, and a number of other smaller and regional carriers.
After you sign in you can stream the 2015Â Kentucky Derby to your iPhone, iPad or Android or your web browser online. Download and link the app to your cable account before the race.
Kentucky Derby Odds
The Kentucky Derby odds change if horse conditions change and due to other factors, so the list below could eventually switch. You can see the latest Kentucky Derby odds straight from the source on the Kentucky Derby site, but you can also check out tips on betting on the Kentucky Derby if you need advice on your picks.
-  American Pharoah â€" 5/2
- Dortmund â€" 3/1
- Carpe Diem â€" 8/1
- Materiality â€" 12/1
- Mubtaahij â€" 20/1
- Firing Line â€" 12/1
- Frosted â€" 15/1
- International Star â€" 20/1
- Upstart â€" 15/1
- El Kabeir â€" 30/1
- Far Right â€" 30/1
- Itsaknockout â€" 30/1
- Bolo â€" 30/1
- Danzig Moon â€" 30/1
- Mr Z â€" 50/1
- Ocho Ocho Ocho â€" 50/1
- War Story â€" 50/1
- Keen Ice â€" 50/1
- Tencendur â€" 30/1
- Stanford â€" Scratched
- Frammento â€" 50/1
- Tale of Verve â€" 50/1
Keep in mind that the 2015Â Kentucky Derby odds can change as the race approaches.
How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby
Although gambling laws in the U.S. are pretty strict you can bet on the Kentucky Derby without traveling to Kentucky. TwinSpires [1] is a legal horse betting solution that takes bets on the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
You can go to the TwinSpires website, or you can use your iPhone or iPad. With the TwinSpires iPhone app [2] you can bet on the Kentucky Derby from anywhere.
The app is free to download and it delivers access to the full betting solution that you would normally see online at the website. The app also includes live video, but it isn’t clear if it will include the Kentucky Derby live for the whole race.
Links
- ^ TwinSpires (www.twinspires.com)
- ^ TwinSpires iPhone app (itunes.apple.com)
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