The first race begins at 11 a.m. ET and coverage on NBC begins at 2:30 p.m. ET. The 2025 Kentucky Derby will air live on NBC starting at 2:30 p.m. ET. Mike Tirico returns as the primary broadcaster ...

This year is the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, and two horses have local connections to the South Central Kentucky area: Tiztastic & Sandman. Tiztastic is owned by Ron Winchell, who is the ...