The 2024 Kentucky Derby is 3 weeks away! What to know on date, start time, horses, outfits (2024)

The Kentucky Derby's 150th Run for the Roses is just three weeks away.

There's so much taking place that it can be hard to keep track of all things Kentucky Derby.

Here's a look at when the race is and who the horses are to the latest dresses and outfits and how much tickets cost.

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Here's what you need to know about the Kentucky Derby in 2024:

When is the Kentucky Derby 2024?

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The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 4, 2024.

What is the 2024 Kentucky Derby post time? When does it start?

Times for 2024 are not available. In 2023, post time was 6:57 p.m. National television coverage ran from 2:30-7:30 p.m.

Where is the 2024 Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs.

Where is Churchill Downs?

Churchill Downs is located at 700 Central Ave., in Louisville, Kentucky.

When is Kentucky Oaks 2024?

The race of 3-year-old fillies will take place Friday, May 3, 2024.

What channel is the 2024 Kentucky Derby on?

Fanduel TV, Fox Sports, Racetrack Television Network, USA Network, Peaco*ck and NBC will broadcast the events from Champions Day on May 1 through the Kentucky Derby on May 4.

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Kentucky Derby 2024 TV schedule, how to watch

*This section was based on Kentucky Derby week in 2023 and will be updated with new network information and times when they become available.

How many horses race in the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby has 20 horses line up for the race each year.

Kentucky Derby 2024 horses

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The field is still being determined and courier-journal.com offers a list of horses projected to make the starting lineup for the 2024Kentucky Derby. Here's a look:

  • Fierceness

  • Catching Freedom

  • Forever Young

  • Endlessly

  • Track Phantom

  • Domestic Product

  • West Saratoga

  • Just Steel

  • Honor Marie

  • T O Password

  • Sierra Leone

  • Stronghold

  • Resilience

  • Dornoch

  • Just a Touch

  • Catalytic

  • Deterministic

  • Society Man

  • Mystik Dan

  • Encino

Kentucky Derby 2024 horses to watch / on the bubble

Check out the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard for a glimpse on which horses may be in or out for the 2024 race.

Kentucky Derby 2024 odds

Here is a look at current 2024 Kentucky Derby odds, according to cbssports.com:

Fierceness

3-1

Sierra Leone

7-2

Catching Freedom

8-1

Forever Young

10-1

Dornoch

12-1

Track Phantom

15-1

Honor Marie

16-1

Mystik Dan

16-1

Domestic Product

18-1

Endlessly

20-1

Just A Touch

20-1

Deterministic

20-1

Just Steel

25-1

Resilience

35-1

Stronghold

35-1

West Saratoga

80-1

No More Time

85-1

Catalytic

100-1

Hades

100-1

T O Password

100-1

Society Man

101-1

Grand Mo the First

125-1

Encino

350-1

Liberal Arts

350-1

Common Defense

500-1

Epic Ride

500-1

Lucky Jeremy

500-1

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How to place a bet at the Kentucky Derby 2024?

Here's a quick video to show what you need to know to place a bet for the Kentucky Derby:

Who is singing Kentucky Derby 2024 national anthem?

Wynona Judd will be singing the national anthem for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.

How much is the Kentucky Derby 2024 purse?

The Kentucky Derby will feature a record $5 million purse, Churchill Downs announced Jan. 10, 2024.

Kentucky Derby 2024 trophy

Who is the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen?

Ankita Nair is the Kentucky Derby Festival Queen leading up to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4.

How much are Kentucky Derby 2024 tickets?

Tickets for the 150th Run for the Roses will run as follows:

To find Derby tickets, you can visitkentuckyderby.com/tickets.

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2024 Kentucky Derby menu for 150th running

Several food items and drinks will be available at Churchill Downs specifically for the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Visit visitkentuckyderby.com/official-derby-menu for what to expect.

Kentucky Derby 2024 dresses

Kentucky Derby 2024 outfits

Kentucky Derby 2024 fashion: what to wear

Looking for the latest in Kentucky Derby fashion tips? Courier-Journal reporter Kirby Adams has everything you need to know about what to wear from fascinators to blazers in her fashion guide. Visit kentuckyderby.com/style-guide/ for the digital version.

Kentuckty Derby party tips: how to make a mint julep

This video shows you how to make a mint julep for guests at your Kentucky Derby party:

Kentucky Derby 2024 party tips: how to set up an Old Fashioned bar

Here's a video to help show you how to set up an Old Fashioned bar for you Kentucky Derby party:

2024 Kentucky Derby map of events

Kentucky Derbyseason means plenty of activities and fun for all around Louisville. Visit courier-journal.com for a mpa of more than 50+ events taking place around the area.

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2024 Kentucky Derby restaurants

Looking to try something new at this year's Kentucky Derby? Try one of these 7 new Louisville restaurants while you're in town.

2024 Kentucky Derby brunch

Several local venues will host Kentucky Derby-themed brunches leading up to the event. Visit courier-journal.com for list of locations.

2024 Kentucky Derby horse name generator

Visit our 2024 Kentucky Derby horse name generator below to find out what your horse racing name would be:

What's your Kentucky Derby horse name?

Kentucky Derby 2024 newsletter

The Courier-Journal is your headquarters for all things Kentucky Derby. Here's where you can sign up for the newsletter.

Who won the Kentucky Derby 2023?

Mage was last year's Kentucky Derby winner.

Mage and jockeyJavier Castellanorallied from the back of the pack, finishing the 1-and-1/4-miles in 2:01.57. The horses were six-wide off the final turn when Mage − at 15-1 odds − pushed pastTwo Phil’sto win by a length down the stretch.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter:@ChrisFSims.

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