2016 Kentucky Derby Need-to-Know Guide

All the links you need, plus one you don’t.

All the 2016 Derby links you need…

Where: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky

When: Saturday, May 7

Post time: 6:34 PM ET

Purse: $2 million

TV: NBC (4 – 7 p.m. ET)

Live stream: NBC Sports Live Extra

Stats: For details about each horse, including racing history, pedigree, post position and photos, check out KentuckyDerby.com.

Picks worth pondering: New York Times, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, Washington Post, Bleacher Report

Online Betting: If you’re looking to up the ante, a variety of online betting sites are at your service. We recommend Twinspires.com for ease of use – it has all the bells and whistles for experienced bettors, but it’s simple enough for novices to use as well. Brisnet.com is another useful resource. Gamble responsibly.

…and one you don’t.

Watch Jimmy Fallon Predict the Kentucky Derby — with puppies!