When is the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 3rd , 2025.
Where is the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
The 2025 Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
Where can I watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
Watch the Kentucky Derby live on TV with NBC at 5:00 pm EST.
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | BARNES | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | Zedan Racing Stables, Inc. | 8-1 |
| TBD | CITIZEN BULL | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine | 16-1 |
| TBD | EAST AVENUE | Tyler Gafflione | Brendan P. Walsh | Godolphin, LLC | 17-1 |
| TBD | RATED BY MERIT | Brian Hernandez, Jr. | Jesus M. Rios | St. Elias Stable | 25-1 |
| TBD | HILL ROAD | Umberto Rispoli | Adrian Murray | Amo Racing USA | 25-1 |
| TBD | SOVEREIGNTY | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | Godolphin, LLC | 25-1 |
| TBD | RODRIGUEZ | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine | 25-1 |
| TBD | PATCH ADAMS | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | CHC INC., Siena Farm LLC and WinStar Farm LLC | 25-1 |
| TBD | MADAKET ROAD | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine | 25-1 |
| TBD | JOURNALISM | Umberto Rispoli | Michael W. McCarthy | Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 LLC and LaPenta, Robert V. | 25-1 |
| TBD | BUILT | Jareth Loveberry | Wayne M. Catalano | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (Aaron Wellman) | 33-1 |
| TBD | SAN SABA | John R. Velazquez | Bob Baffert | Brunson, Grier and Kiehne, Zane | 33-1 |
| TBD | CHANCER MCPATRICK | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Flanagan Racing | 40-1 |
| TBD | GAMING | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul | 40-1 |
| TBD | FIRST RESORT | Luis Saez | Eoin G. Harty | Godolphin, LLC | 40-1 |
| TBD | FEROCIOUS | Javier Castellano | Gustavo Delgado | JR Ranch, Marquee Bloodstock, High Step Racing and OGMA Investments, LLC | 50-1 |
| TBD | SHIN BELIEVE | Yutaka Take | Hideyuki Mori | Susumu Fujita | 50-1 |
| TBD | GETAWAY CAR | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine | 50-1 |
| TBD | ECORO AZEL | Akira Sugawara | Hideyuki Mori | Masatoshi Haramura | 66-1 |
| TBD | UNCAGED | Joel Rosario | Todd A. Pletcher | WinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable | 66-1 |
| TBD | MCKINZIE STREET | Kazushi Kimura | Tim Yakteen | Amestoy, Leslie A., Amestoy, Jr., Pierre Jean and Beasley, Roger K. | 66-1 |
Betting Tips from the Kentucky Derby Experts
If you aren’t sure which horse to back, US Racing has you covered. We’re going to look at the current favorites, as well as go over what kind of betting markets are available for this highly regarded event. US Racing is dedicated to providing a platform for bettors to place wagers on this historical spectacle. This is an amazing opportunity to get more out of the Kentucky Derby as a spectator.
The thrill of watching your picks race around the track for glory is unmatched when you’ve placed a wager. Now, the Colts are committed to showing off their world-class agility and endurance for more than just glory. Your picks are on the line, and every second counts for the fastest two minutes in sports.
How Are the Kentucky Derby Rankings Determined?
Every single year 20 horses are given their only shot at racing in the Kentucky Derby. Qualifying points are awarded to horses throughout the Kentucky Derby Prep Races season. Each colt must battle amongst other fierce competitors throughout the Road to the Kentucky Derby, racking up wins throughout the year.
The top five finishers of each race are given points. Deservingly, the first-place finisher earns the most points. Some races reward more points than others based on their significance. After the prep races are finished, the top 20 horses with the most points will have earned a spot at the 2024 Kentucky Derby starting gate.
How Are Kentucky Derby Odds Made?
The oddsmakers take many things into account before solidifying the odds. They’re usually released after the post-position draw is finished on Derby week, so the chart above is merely a placeholder for now. The post-position draw is on April 27th, so until then, you won’t have exact odds for the horses.
All of these odds are hand-picked by specialists. The oddsmakers take many things into account, such as previous wins for Kentucky Derby Prep Races, the trainers or jockeys for each horse, and even potential track conditions come race day. Many things go into the process of creating these odds, and they use decades of experience to ensure that the public is given a fair shake.
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