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Kentucky Derby Live!: May 1 Beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET

Join America's Best Racing for the first jewel of the 2021 Triple Crown: the $3 million Kentucky Derby by Woodford Reserve May 1.

Hosts Dan Tordjman (ABR), Bram Weinstein (ESPN Radio), and Ren Carothers (Breeders' Cup Future Stars Forecast) take viewers right up to post time for the run for the roses in an immersive second-screen Kentucky Derby Live! experience that allows fans and bettors to interact in real-time.

Conversation Between Bill Belichick and Bob Baffert Featured in NBC’s Kentucky Derby Coverage

Ahead of tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, NBC Sports host Mike Tirico spoke with Bob Baffert, a Hall of Fame trainer and six-time Kentucky Derby winner, and Bill Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion as head coach of the New England Patriots. Belichick is a horse-racing enthusiast who has attended multiple Triple Crown races, including the Kentucky Derby.

Turf Writers Ehalt and Pedulla Present 2021 Kentucky Derby Picks

Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of Thoroughbred racing.

They have endured some rough moments at the track, with Tom taking exception when Bob repeatedly smacks him on the back with a program as one of their horses launches an all-out drive. Much to Tom’s chagrin and the amusement of onlookers, Bob has been known to call for security as he proceeds to cash a $27 triple.

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2021 Kentucky Derby at a Glance

The great American tradition is back in its time-honored spot. After the pandemic forced the 2020 Kentucky Derby to be contested in September, the run for the roses is once again slated for the first Saturday in May.

Piassek’s Plays: Kentucky Derby Day Selections

In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by Horseplayers.com, the official online qualifying site of the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).

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