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2025 Kentucky Derby Field Finalized with Journalism as 3-1 Favorite

Post positions assigned for the 151st Run for the Roses, with historical gate stats and betting odds shaping expectations for May 3 race.

The field heads into the first turn during the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Overview

  • The 151st Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with post time set for 6:57 p.m. ET.
  • The post position draw has been completed, assigning starting gates to all 20 horses in the field, with Journalism leading the betting at 3-1 odds.
  • Historical data highlights posts No. 5 and No. 20 as the most successful, each producing 10 winners, while post No. 17 remains winless since its introduction in 1930.
  • Broadcast coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and USA Network, with streaming options available on Fubo and Peacock.
  • The Kentucky Derby, established in 1875, remains the oldest continuously running sporting event in the U.S. and serves as the opening leg of the Triple Crown.