NBC delivered a solid Kentucky Derby broadcast, with host Ahmed Fareed unexpectedly having to sub in for a sick Mike Tirico.

Sovereignty won the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, overtaking favorite Journalism late in the race to collect a payout of $3.1 million for the winner with a purse of $5 million for the second straight year.

This year’s race is shaping up to be a bettor’s dream, especially if you’re willing to discount morning-line favorite Journalism.

Dubbed the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” – a nod to its approximate run time – the Derby is the first race in US horse racing’s coveted Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. It is also arguably the most loved, with people coming from all around the world to witness a taste of the action.

Good, because it’s that time of year! The Kentucky Derby kicks off Saturday at 6:57 p.m. ET, and fans can watch the “Run for the Roses” on NBC or stream it on Peacock. Last year’s thrilling race ended in a photo finish,

Kentucky Derby goes to post at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday from Churchill Downs. At the conclusion of the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby 2025, the winner will be awarded a lush blanket of red roses and the Kentucky Derby Trophies.