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2017 Kentucky Derby: Start time, live stream, TV info

Here's how to watch the 2017 Kentucky Derby. 
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The 2017 Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Last year’s winner, Nyquist, was the favorite and won the race in 2:01.31, followed by Exaggerator and Gun Runner.

This year’s favorites are McCraken and Classic Empire, though neither is an ultra-strong favorite. 

See how to watch this year's Kentucky Derby below. 

Here is how to watch the race on Saturday:

Undercard races

​Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

TV Channel: NBC Sports Network

Live stream:Fubo TV

Kentucky Derby

Race: The race will begin at 6:46 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC

Live stream:Fubo TV 

Coverage: Television coverage will begin at 4 p.m. and go until 7 p.m.

Betting: Odds and favorites for the race can be found here.

Favorite:

Purse: $2 million

Track Distance: 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs)

Track and Churchill Downs record: 1:59 2/5 secs, Secretariat (1973)