When is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 3rd , 2025.
Where is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
Where can I watch the Kentucky Derby?
Watch the Kentucky Derby live on TV with NBC at 5:00 pm EST.
What time is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is typically the 8th race of the day at Churchill Downs. The Derby usually starts at approximately 6:00 pm EST.
For the Kentucky Derby, the post position has been is a fairly good indicator the winners being typically positions 5-8. Post positions are drawn on Wednesday before the Derby and we will update this information when it becomes available.
| Rank | Horse | Trainer | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizen Bull | Bob Baffert | 40 |
| 2 | Gaming | Bob Baffert | 15 |
| 3 | Getaway Car | Bob Baffert | 11 |
| 4 | Chancer McPatrick | Chad C. Brown | 10 |
| 5 | East Avenue | Brendan P. Walsh | 10 |
| 6 | Jonathan's Way | William I. Mott | 10 |
| 7 | Sovereignty | Michael McCarthy | 10 |
| 8 | Hill Road | Adrian Murray | 9 |
| 9 | Ferocious | Gustavo Delgado | 8 |
| 10 | Tiztastic | Steve Asmussen | 5 |
| 11 | Owen Almighty | Brian Lynch | 5 |
| 12 | Dapper Moon | Dallas Stewart | 4 |
| 13 | Sandman | Mark E. Casse | 4 |
| 14 | McKinzie Street | Tim Yakteen | 3 |
| 15 | Giocoso | Keith Desormeaux | 3 |
| 16 | Mesero | Dale Romans | 3 |
| 17 | Bracket Buster | Victoria H. Oliver | 1 |
| 18 | Show of Force | Todd Fincher | 1 |
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