The dirt track is listed as Fast and the turf is listed as Firm as racing begins at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby day,
However, the Weather Channel forecast for Louisville, Ky., is for the chance of rain to be between 40 percent and 80 percent from early afternoon through early evening.
The scheduled post tine is 6:50 p.m. for the Kentucky Derby (Grade 1) at 1 1/4 miles on dirt for 3-year-olds.
First post was 10:30 a.m. Eastern for a 14-race card.
