LEXINGTON, Ky. — While the Derby runs in Louisville, and this year undoubtedly looks different, Lexington residents can still participate in the 146th Kentucky Derby from Fayette County. Here's where to watch the Derby and how to bet on your pick for Friday's and Saturday's races:

Where to Watch

  • Crossroads Lexington is hosting a Derby Watch Party in the parking lot beginning at 5 p.m.
  • The Elkhorn Tavern is hosting a Kentucky Derby Watch Party beginning at 2:30 pm.
  • Sedona Taphouse is hosting a watch party beginning at 11 a.m.

How to Watch

Coverage of the Kentucky Derby begins at 2:30 p.m. on NBC. It will be available on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Post time is set for approximately 7:01 p.m.

NBC Sports will also air the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, Sept. 4.

Where to Bet

Keeneland’s drive-thru betting will be open Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5, to accept wagers on the Kentucky Oaks, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and all the races on those two days from Churchill Downs.

Drive-thru betting is located behind the Keeneland Entertainment Center, which can be accessed via Gate 1 at Man O’War Boulevard. All patrons will complete a health screening and temperature check at Gate 1.

Keeneland will not be offering any other Oaks or Derby events except for drive-thru betting.

For the Oaks on Sept. 4

  • Drive-thru betting will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 
  • Six windows will be available.
  • Advance wagering for the Kentucky Derby full card and Oaks/Derby Double will be available.
  • The first post at Churchill is 11 a.m. Post time for the Oaks is 5:45 p.m.
  • Full-card simulcasting programs are $4 each.
  • A limited number of Kentucky Oaks souvenir programs will be available for $5 each.
  • The Official Kentucky Derby Program will be available at noon for $6 each.

For Derby Day on Sept. 5

  • Drive-thru betting will be open from 7 a.m. until the Derby post time at 7:01 p.m. 
  • Eight windows will be available.
  • The first post at Churchill is 11 a.m.
  • Full-card simulcasting programs are $4 each.
  • Official Kentucky Derby Programs are $6 each.

Online

Fans also may wager on all the racing action from Churchill online through Keeneland Select, which enables players to watch and wager on racing from tracks around the world.

At Red Mile

Keeneland offers simulcast wagering at Red Mile. Advance wagering on the Oaks and Derby cards begins at approximately 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3.

Simulcasting is available on the second floor only. There is no reserved seating, and seating will be first-come, first-served. Seating is extremely limited due to social distancing guidelines, and all patrons must wear masks. 

  • For the Oaks on Friday, Sept. 4

Wagering on the Oaks card and advance wagering on the Derby card begins at 10 a.m.

  • For the Derby on Saturday, Sept. 5

Wagering at Red Mile will open at 10 a.m.

NOTE: On both days, players who want to wager and leave will be able to “Park and Bet” by making wagers trackside.

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