Kentucky Derby 2025: How to Watch, Odds, and Horse Picks/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The 151st Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 3, with Journalism leading the field as the 3-1 morning-line favorite. With 20 contenders ready to run at Churchill Downs, fans can expect thrilling racing, fashionable flair, and Triple Crown implications. NBC and Peacock will broadcast the action live starting at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Kentucky Derby 2025 Quick Looks:
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Post Time: ~6:57 p.m. ET
- Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
- TV Coverage: NBC, Peacock, USA Network
- Favorite: Journalism (3-1), Post Position No. 8
- Other Top Contenders: Sovereignty (5-1), Sandman (6-1)
- Total Field: 20 3-year-old thoroughbreds
- First Leg of the Triple Crown
Deep Look: Kentucky Derby 2025 – Horses, Odds, Start Time, and Live Updates from Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – It’s Derby Day in America. The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby — famously dubbed the most exciting two minutes in sports — takes place today at Churchill Downs, drawing horse racing fans, fashion enthusiasts, and bettors from around the globe.
All eyes are on Journalism, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, who rides into Derby Day after winning the San Felipe Stakes and building a three-race winning streak. The bay colt starts from post position No. 8, which has historically fared well at Churchill Downs.
How to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby
- Date: Saturday, May 3
- Post Time: 6:57 p.m. ET (approximate)
- Coverage Begins:
- 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock
- 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
- Streaming Options: Peacock (from $7.99/month)
NBC Sports will provide extensive Derby weekend coverage, including 17 live races across Friday and Saturday.
Pro tip: Peacock is the easiest and most affordable way to stream the race live if you’ve cut the cord.
2025 Kentucky Derby Full Field and Odds
Here’s the complete list of entrants and morning-line odds, sorted by post position:
- Citizen Bull (20-1)
- Neoequos (30-1)
- Final Gambit (30-1)
- American Promise (30-1)
- Admire Daytona (30-1)
- Luxor Cafe (15-1)
- Journalism (3-1, Favorite)
- Burnham Square (12-1)
- Flying Mohawk (30-1)
- East Avenue (20-1)
- Publisher (20-1)
- Tiztastic (20-1)
- Render Judgment (30-1)
- Coal Battle (30-1)
- Sandman (6-1)
- Sovereignty (5-1)
- Chunk of Gold (30-1)
- Owen Almighty (30-1)
- Baeza (12-1)
- Grande – Scratched
Betting Trends to Watch
- Favorites haven’t won since 2018 — longshots have taken the last six Derbies.
- Post Position 8 has produced 8 Derby winners, including last year’s top finisher.
- Derby late closers like Sovereignty and Burnham Square have strong track momentum.
- Trainer Bob Baffert is not part of this year’s Derby due to suspension.
More Than a Race: Derby Day Culture
Beyond the track, the Kentucky Derby brings iconic southern fashion, Mint Juleps, and Derby hats to the forefront. Fans in attendance and at home celebrate with traditional food, drinks, and all-day pre-race analysis.
Expect updates on:
- Payouts and exotic wagers (Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta)
- Fashion highlights and celebrity sightings
- Triple Crown projections based on today’s performance
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