Kentucky derby 2020 live

The second leg of the American Triple Crown is finally upon us. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Triple Crown schedule was altered. As a result, the Belmont Stakes, which is normally the third leg of the Triple Crown, actually led off the Triple Crown in June. Tiz the Law ended up winning the Belmont Stakes, which was run at 1 1/8 miles rather than the usual 1.5 miles.

Now, the iconic Kentucky Derby, which was slated to be run as the first leg of the Triple Crown on May 2, will take place on Sept. 5 and serve as the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Tiz the Law was dominant at the Belmont Stakes in June, capturing the initial jewel of the 2020 Triple Crown schedule by almost four lengths. But the shortened distance of the Belmont, down from 1 1/2 miles to 1 1/8 miles, means Tiz the Law is relatively untested at the 1 1/4-mile distance of Saturday's 2020 Kentucky Derby. Traditionally the first jewel in the Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby 2020 date was shuffled back from May to September and is now the middle leg of horse racing's ultimate prize.

Even with the added distance, Tiz the Law leads the 2020 Kentucky Derby lineup at 5-8 in the latest 2020 Kentucky Derby odds from William Hill. Santa Anita Derby winner Honor A.P., who didn't run the Belmont, is 5-1. Authentic, another horse that skipped the Belmont, is at 8-1 among the 2020 Kentucky Derby contenders. Before making any horse racing predictions, you'll want to see the latest 2020 Kentucky Derby picks from SportsLine's Jody Demling.