NBC Sports football analyst Matthew Berry will join the network’s coverage of the 149th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Saturday, May 6 at Noon ET on NBC and Peacock, offering his unique insight on horse racing’s biggest event. “Handicapping 101 with Matthew Berry” will provide a lighthearted look at the basics of betting the races.

A celebrated fantasy sports commentator and industry pioneer, Berry will lead a special edition of Fantasy Football Happy Hour on Peacock live from Churchill Downs on Thursday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m. ET. He will be joined by Jay Croucher, Connor Rogers, and special guest Drew Dinsick.

“Being at the Kentucky Derby is a sports bucket list moment for me as a long-time fan and viewer of the race,” Berry said. “Getting to do my show from historic Churchill Downs and then be a part of NBC’s coverage of The 149th Kentucky Derby is awesome. I promise to wait till I’m off air to start in on the mint juleps.”

During the NFL season, Berry hosts Fantasy Football Happy Hour and serves as an analyst on Football Night in America – the most watched weekly studio show in sports. The Fantasy Football Happy Hour podcast debuted at #1 for sports podcasts and in the top 10 overall on iTunes; it continues to be one of the top sports podcasts on both iTunes and Spotify. Berry also hosts Fantasy Football Pregame with Matthew Berry on Peacock and CNBC.