Date: May 3, 2025
Place: Churchill Downs
Time: 6:57 PM ET
What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby stands as one of the most prestigious and iconic horse races globally. It’s called the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” because the race is very fast.
- The Kentucky Derby serves as the inaugural race of the American Triple Crown, succeeded by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.
- Started in 1875, it’s full of rich history.
- Known for fashion, food, mint juleps, and fun!
- Held every year at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
How to Watch
You can watch the race live on:
- NBC
- Streaming apps like Peacock and Hulu
📅 Race Day: Saturday, May 3
🕖 Time: 6:57 PM ET
Top Horses to Watch
Only one horse can win. Here are a few names to know:
Favorites
- Journalism – Odds: 3-1 (Top pick!)
- Sovereignty – Odds: 5-1
- Sandman – Odds: 6-1
Longshots
- Citizen Bull – Odds: 20-1 (Trained by Bob Baffert!)
- East Avenue, Tiztastic, Chunk of Gold – All at 20-1 or higher
Bob Baffert Is Back!
Bob Baffert, a famous trainer with six Derby wins, is racing again.
- He was banned after a horse he trained, Medina Spirit, failed a drug test in 2021.
- Now he returns with Citizen Bull, a 20-1 underdog.
- Baffert said, “I’m going to have fun now that everything is behind me.”
Full List of Derby 2025 Horses
Here are the top 10 horses and their odds:
| Horse | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Michael McCarthy | 3-1 |
| Sovereignty | William I. Mott | 5-1 |
| Sandman | Mark E. Casse | 6-1 |
| Burnham Square | Ian R. Wilkes | 12-1 |
| Luxor Cafe | Noriyuki Hori | 15-1 |
| Citizen Bull | Bob Baffert | 20-1 |
| Publisher | Steven Asmussen | 20-1 |
| Tiztastic | Steven Asmussen | 20-1 |
| East Avenue | Brendan P. Walsh | 20-1 |
| Final Gambit | Brad H. Cox | 30-1 |
Final Thoughts
This year’s Kentucky Derby is full of drama, talent, and a little bit of history with Bob Baffert’s return. Will favorite Journalism win, or will an underdog surprise us?
📍 Don’t miss the race on May 3 at 6:57 PM ET!
Source: CNN
