Kentucky Oaks 2016: Post Time, TV Channel & Live Stream

Churchill Downs plays host to the 142nd running of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday. (Getty)

Before the main course that is the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Churchill Downs will offer a worthy appetizer on Friday with the 2016 Kentucky Oaks.

There will be 12 races throughout the day, culminating with the $1 million Grade 1 stakes, the most lucrative race for three-year-old fillies.

Winners of the Grade 1 stakes in the past include Rags to Riches and Rachel Alexandra, who both went on to claim victories at a Triple Crown race (Rags to Riches at the 2007 Belmont, Rachel Alexandra at the 2009 Preakness). The latter has a connection to this year’s race, as its offspring, Rachel’s Valentina, enters as the 7-2 morning line favorite in the main event.

The biggest challengers for Rachel’s Valentina figure to be Weep No More (9-2), Lewis Bay (6-1) and Cathryn Sophia (5-1).

Here’s everything you need to know to watch the big race before the even bigger race:

2016 Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks Viewing Info

Date: Friday, May 6, 2016

Post Time: 5:49 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC Sports Network

How to Watch 2016 Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks Online

The race can be streamed live online via NBC Sports Live Extra. You’ll need to sign-in with the username or email address and password you use with your cable, satellite or TV provider to access the stream.

Note: NBC Sports Live Extra will offer live streaming of all the Kentucky Oaks races from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. The main event starts at 5:49 p.m. ET

How to Watch 2016 Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks on Mobile & Other Devices

Users can watch the race on their mobile or tablet device via the NBC Sports Live Extra app, which is free to download at the App store, the Google Play store, the Windows store or for Roku. As is the case with desktop, you’ll need to sign-in with the username or email address and password you use with your cable, satellite or TV provider to access the stream.

Note: NBC Sports Live Extra will offer live streaming of all the Kentucky Oaks races from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. The main event starts at 5:49 p.m. ET

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