2025 Kentucky Derby

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the 151st running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) will take place at Churchill Downs.

Whether you’re looking for 2025 Kentucky Derby contenders, entries, odds, 2024 results and payouts, news, Kentucky Derby prep race schedule, point standings and leaderboard, past performances, Kentucky Derby Future Wager odds, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will have the most updated information here.

Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks 2025 Betting Bible

Get the Racing Dudes’ 2025 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Betting Bible, featuring race-by-race wagering plans for Oaks & Derby Days on May 2-3, 2025 at Churchill Downs. Last year’s Betting Bible correctly predicted the Oaks/Derby Double that paid an insane 118-1!

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2025 KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDERS

Who is our pick to win the Kentucky Derby? Check out Kentucky Derby contender profiles for every horse in the race. Find your favorite horse profile below. (Updated daily)

• 2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Journalism
• 2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Rodriguez
• 2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Sandman
• 2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Tiztastic

LATEST KENTUCKY DERBY NEWS

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  Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks 2025 Betting Bible | Get Expert Picks NOW!April 17, 2025
  Get the Racing Dudes’ 2025 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Betting Bible, featuring race-by-race wagering plans for Oaks & Derby Days on May 2-3, 2025 at Churchill Downs.This exciting 2-day card […]
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  Kentucky Derby 2025 Horse Profiles – How Each Horse Can Win | Blinkers Off 715April 17, 2025
  The Racing Dudes take a look at the contenders of the 2025 Kentucky Derby, examining each horse, and analyzing their clearest path to victory. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections […]
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  2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: SandmanApril 14, 2025
  Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Sandman, the Arkansas Derby (G1) winner who continues to progress nicely for the Kentucky Derby for trainer Mark […]
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  2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: TiztasticApril 14, 2025
  Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Tiztastic, the Louisiana Derby (G2) winner who seems to be on the improve heading into the Kentucky Derby […]
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  2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: JournalismApril 14, 2025
  Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Journalism, the Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner who continues to be the favorite for the Kentucky Derby for […]
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  Updated Kentucky Derby 2025 Leaderboard | Will Your Pick Make the Gate?April 13, 2025
  With the Kentucky Derby (G1) less than 3 weeks away, here’s a look at the current 2025 Kentucky Derby Leaderboard. With a total of 20 spots, the top 17 points-earning […]

2024-2025 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY PREP RACES & POINT STANDINGS

The Kentucky Derby 151 field is based on a tiered point system in select races throughout the world. Click here for the entire schedule and results of Kentucky Derby prep races.

To earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate, horses will need to earn points in the designated Road to the Derby races. Here’s the latest Kentucky Derby Leaderboard.

2024 KENTUCKY DERBY RESULTS AND PAYOUTS

RACE RECAP