Kentucky Derby 2015 draw: Field, post positions to be announced Wednesday
The 2015 Kentucky Derby will be held Saturday at Churchill Downs. The 141st edition figures to comprise one of the deepest fields in years.
Here is everything you need to know for Wednesday's Kentucky Derby draw, which will include the 20-horse field and post positions.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 p.m. ET
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: NBC or NBC Sports Live Extra website or app.
- NBC will devote 15 commentators and more than 50 cameras at the track, beginning 12:30 p.m. on April 30.
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