Live Updates: Kentucky Derby 2025 – Saturday Evening Details, Time, Fashion, and More

3 May, 2025

The Kentucky Derby is finally here, and few events are as iconic as the annual Run for the Roses.

Held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, the Kentucky Derby, also known as "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports," is a major event. This year’s purse for the 2025 Derby will again be $5 million, maintaining the record-breaking payout from Derby 150 in 2024. With $3.1 million awarded to the winner and generous payouts for the top five finishers, the Kentucky Derby continues to be the richest race in the Triple Crown series—solidifying its status as the most coveted prize in Thoroughbred racing, as per the Kentucky Derby website.

In addition to the race, which begins at 6:57 p.m. this year, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy, from watching and betting on the races to indulging in food, drinks, and star-studded sightings.

Be sure to tune in for Olympian Simone Biles’ call of "Riders Up" and Grace Potter’s performance of the national anthem before the big race on Saturday evening. Don’t miss out on new guest experiences provided by Ford, Woodford Reserve, Longines, Vineyard Vines, and others.

Each jockey’s silks in the 2025 Kentucky Derby are unique designs representing the horse owners and cannot be replicated by others.

The Courier Journal’s team is covering every angle of the 151st Kentucky Derby, from fashion and food to the celebrity sightings and the race itself. Be sure to follow along for live updates, whether you’re at the track or watching from home. And don't forget to download the 2025 Kentucky Derby betting guide!

Kentucky Derby HQ: Get the latest news, betting tips, fashion trends, and more.
Enjoy the Derby, y’all!

When is the Kentucky Derby post time?

The official post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. The 151st Run for the Roses will be the 12th of 14 races.

How to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby:

You can catch the 2025 Kentucky Derby on various platforms, including FanDuel TV, NBC, NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), NBCSports.com, Peacock, and USA TV Network.

2025 Kentucky Derby TV Schedule:

FanDuel TV: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
USA and Peacock: 12:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
NBC and Peacock: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

2025 Kentucky Derby Horse Names:
Click on a horse name to learn more:

Citizen Bull, Bob Baffert, Martin Garcia, 20-1
Neoequos, Saffie Joseph Jr., Flavien Prat, 30-1
Final Gambit, Brad Cox, Luan Machado, 30-1
American Promise, D. Wayne Lukas, Nik Juarez, 30-1
Admire Daytona, Yukihiro Kato, Christophe Lemaire, 30-1
Luxor Café, Noriyuki Hori, Joao Moreira, 15-1
Journalism, Michael McCarthy, Umberto Rispoli, 3-1
Burnham Square, Ian Wilkes, Brian Hernandez Jr., 12-1
Grande, Todd Pletcher, John Velazquez, 20-1
Flying Mohawk, Whit Beckman, Joe Ramos, 30-1
East Avenue, Brendan Walsh, Manny Franco, 20-1
Publisher, Steve Asmussen, Irad Ortiz Jr., 20-1
Tiztastic, Steve Asmussen, Joel Rosario, 20-1
Render Judgment, Kenny McPeek, Julien Leparoux, 30-1
Coal Battle, Lonnie Briley, Juan Vargas, 30-1
Sandman, Mark Casse, Jose Ortiz, 6-1
Sovereignty, Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado, 5-1
Chunk of Gold, Ethan West, Jareth Loveberry, 30-1
Owen Almighty, Brian Lynch, Javier Castellano, 30-1
Baeza, John Shirreffs, Flavien Prat, 12-1

What to know about the 2025 Kentucky Derby:

Which horses are the favorites? Get insights into the contenders and post positions.
Find out the best post positions at Churchill Downs for the Derby.
Your Kentucky Derby pick may be wrong. Discover why each horse can or can't win the Run for the Roses.
Is the Churchill Downs sportsbook still open? Here’s how to place your bet on the Derby.
Everything you need to know about Kentucky Derby betting in 2025.
Grace Potter will sing the national anthem at the Derby—here's what to know.
Simone Biles and Livvy Dunne will call "Riders Up" for the Derby and Oaks.
Check out the ultimate guide to 2025 Kentucky Derby fashion, from fascinators to blazers.
Get a taste of what you can eat and drink at Churchill Downs during Derby Week.

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