Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious annual events of all horse racing. The large breed presents the best three-year thoroughbreds in the world as they go to the track of Churchill Downs to decide the first stage of the emblematic series of Triple Crown races.
The 151st race for roses causes a seriously unique fashion, the craziest hats you have ever seen, elite coaches, celebrities and bettors. It is a real American who occurs every spring. With all this in mind, here is everything you need to watch Kentucky Derby 2025 on May 3.
When is Kentucky Derby?
The annual race tradition takes place on the first Saturday in May in Churchill Downs Racecourse in Louisville, Kentucky. This year, the race will take place on May 3.
What time is Kentucky Derby 2025?
The 151st derby event begins at 10:30 am, for the first race of the day. The complete slate will include around 14 races which last until 8:30 p.m. he. However, “the two most exciting minutes in sport” will start at 6:45 p.m..
What television channel will Kentucky Derby be on?
The 2025 edition of Kentucky Derby will be broadcast exclusively on NBC and streaming service Peacock. However, the different racing racing festivities can be found on the American network and the peacock.
Who is favored to win the Kentucky Derby in 2025?

Before this year's race, Michael W. McCarthy formed Colt Journalism is the first favorite to win the first stage of the triple Crown.
Latest Kentucky Derby Paris ratings
Below, you can have an overview of the latest dimensions for Kentucky Derby 2025.
- Journalism: 3-1
- Sandman: 8-1
- Sovereignty: 8-1
- Rodriguez: 10-1
- Tappan Street: 10-1
- Burnham Square: 15-1
- Luxor Cafe: 15-1
- Bull citizen: 20-1
- East avenue: 20-1
- Large: 20-1
- Tiztastic: 20-1
- American promise: 30-1
- Piece of gold: 30-1
- Coal battle: 30-1
- Final gambit: 30-1
- Publisher: 30-1
- Owen Almighty: 50-1
- Admire Daytona: 50-1
- Flood zone: 50-1
- Flying Mohawk: 50-1
How are you betting on Kentucky Derby 2025?
The 2025 derby should present 20 horses, including journalism, Sandman and Tappan Street. For this year's event, you can place bets on one of the three -year -old children involved on the specific derby Twin arrows site.
Who won the Kentucky Derby 2024?
Mystik Dan entered the 2024 edition of Kentucky Derby with solid ratings at 18-1. Although he was not considered a favorite, he could be a black horse (without puns) during the event. Well, he showed his potential when he fought against Sierra Leone and forever Young until the last thumb. In one of the closest, Derby ends in history, Dan One with a nose.