Night School, the racing industry’s online fan education forum, offers free advice tonight, May 2, on how to place your bets on next Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.

This week’s session of the weekly 90-minute Night School, webcast live from Churchill Downs, kicks off with a 30-minute discussion among professional handicappers about the 2011 Derby, followed by a 60-minute interactive question-and-answer session with viewers.

Study materials for tonight’s session can be downloaded now at horseplayernow.com

Free weekly Night School lessons include both novice and advanced-level education and run every Monday night from 8:30-10:00 ET, through December 19. Special guests, as well as expert handicappers and hosts Jeremy Plonk and Joe Kristufek, will be on hand each week to share their insights and expertise.

Presenting title sponsors of Night School include the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form (DRF), the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and Keeneland, and all of the Night School programs can be accessed through their sites.