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Catch all the excitement online focusing on the racing world's biggest event.

The first jewel in the Triple Crown, the Run for the Roses offers the largest purse - $2,000,000 - bringing out all of the best 3 year-olds who are able to compete.

Days before the race, horse racing fans check out the lineup to find out how they've run in the Stakes races of the season, along with graded earnings and how the handicappers put it all together to come up with the odds on the leading contenders.

Heart-pounding anticipation follows...Who will scratch at the last minute? Who will have the heart to lead the field at the finish?

Odds and Post Positions

Post positions were announced on Wednesday, April 30 at 5PM with leading contenders Big Brown and Colonel John entering the field, joined by Monba, Cowboy Cal, and Denis of Cork following them to the starting gate.

Mint Juleps and the Hat Parade are just some of the fun surrounding this race at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.

Around the Web, enjoy the stories of past winners, history and trivia that make the Kentucky Derby much more than just another horse race. Also discover complete Kentucky Derby party ideas, and everything else you ever wanted to know about the 134th Run for the Roses and the Triple Crown.

Kentucky Derby Field Post Positions 2008

TV Coverage & Post Time

Coverage of the race began on Saturday, May 3, 2008 on NBC Television at 5 PM ET with post time 6:04 PM. ET.

also see -> 10 Tips for Betting the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby - As race draws near there's all the news that's fit to sprint - with feature articles, daily blog, pictures & video clips, odds and latest lineup, breaking announcements.

Churchill Downs - The official site of the traditional Derby track featuring news, story articles, betting info, event calendar, visitor information, track history.

MSNBC Sports - Horse Racing - The official U.S. television station with plenty of coverage in feature stories, analysis, predictions, interviews, photo slide shows & video.

Louisville Kentucky's The Courier-Journal - Local newspaper online coverage of the Kentucky Derby with added color pieces on the hats, Festival events, in depth info on the track, probable contenders and their pedigrees, plus what to expect from the horses and why each contender will win...or not.

Kentucky Derby Museum - Your old Kentucky home meets hi-tech with multimedia presentations on current exhibits. With schedules, hours, contact information, visitor guide, membership info and more. Flash and QuickTime required.

Derby Post - The latest news and archives of past races, tip sheets, Horse Betting 101, messageboards and related links.

Kentucky Derby Festival Official Site - A comprehensive schedule of events searchable by name, date or location, here at the official online fest celebrating Louisville's excuse for doing nothing but just horsing around all week.

Thoroughbred Times On-Line - Road to the Triple Crown - All the past winners from Sir Barton (1919) to Affirmed (1978) with illustrated background on each, other major contenders of note, news, recent results on horses to watch, plus a complete TV schedule of important races leading up to and beyond the Derby, including the Preakness and Belmont.

Kentucky Derby Day Party Ideas & Recipes

Kentucky Derby Day Recipes - If you can't make it to the race, sit back and party with do-it-yourself mint juleps, bourbon balls, Kentucky hot browns and a chocolately horse race pie with some fresh whipped cream. Tool around the rest of this Derby fan site for more history and color commentary on the big day.

Derby Party Ideas - Recipes for Kentucky burgoo, derby pie, cucumber sandwiches, mint juleps, bourbon slush plus lots of creative ideas for party themes, decorations and setting up your own betting parlor.

Kentucky Derby Day Pie - The chocolately-pecan recipe in several different variations, with ingredient lists and complete instructions.

Last 2 Left Kentucky Derby Party Game - Picking the winning horse is not the way to win this game, but picking the top two finishers helps...

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