As the field for the 2025 Kentucky Derby on May 3 at Churchill Downs comes together, we will introduce you to each of the thoroughbreds expected to enter the Run for the Roses.
Spots for the Kentucky Derby are earned by gaining points through a series of prep races that began last September.
Before you place your bets on which horses will win, place and show at the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, click on the links below to learn about the thoroughbreds set to run.
Keep this page bookmarked until the Run for the Roses for everything you need to know about the 2025 Kentucky Derby contenders as horses earn spots in the field.
Click on each horse’s name to learn more.
Burnham Square
Sandman
Journalism
Tiztastic
Tappan Street
Sovereignty
Final Gambit
Coal Battle
Chunk of Gold
Citizen Bull
Owen Almighty
East Avenue
Publisher
American Promise
Flying Mohawk
Built
Luxor Café
Admire Daytona
Baeza
Last May, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032.
The extension includes multiplatform rights to the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Derby and Oaks Day programming, which will be presented on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and additional NBCU platforms.
You can stream the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Fubo and Peacock.
Post time for the 151st Kentucky Derby is set for May 3 at 7:02 p.m.
Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; [email protected]. Follow on X @KentuckyDerbyCJ.
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