The first Saturday in May is almost here.
And with it, the magic of the 151st Kentucky Derby returns to Churchill Downs, where traditions run deep, and legends are written in the dirt. 🏇✨
This isn’t just a horse race.
It’s two minutes where everything changes.
Hope, heartbreak, and history all collide beneath the twin spires of Louisville, Kentucky. 🌟
🏇 Meet the Gladiators: 2025 Kentucky Derby Field
Twenty horses.
Twenty dreams.
One blanket of roses. 🌹
At the top stands Journalism — the 3-1 favorite — a powerful colt who hasn’t tasted defeat in four straight races.
His bloodline traces back to champions. His heart? That’s something you can’t measure.
Challengers ready to steal the spotlight:
- Sandman (8-1): Smooth, lethal, a closer with ice in his veins. ❄️
- Sovereignty (8-1): Fierce on the lead, fearless at the wire. 🛡️
- Rodriguez (10-1): The people’s underdog, full of fight. 🥊
- Tappan Street (10-1): Quiet but deadly — a silent assassin. 🐍
- Luxor Cafe (15-1): The pride of Japan, aiming to shock the world. 🌏🔥
- Publisher (45-1): A maiden with a dream — trained by the legendary Steve Asmussen, chasing a storybook ending. 📖🏆
Full field: Burnham Square, Sandman, Journalism, Rodriguez, Tiztastic, Tappan Street, Sovereignty, Final Gambit, Coal Battle, Chunk of Gold, Citizen Bull, Owen Almighty, East Avenue, Publisher, American Promise, Flying Mohawk, Grande, Built, Luxor Cafe, Admire Daytona.
🕕 When the Gates Fly Open: Post Time and How to Watch
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Post Time: Around 6:57 PM ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBC Sports App
The eyes of the world will lock onto Churchill Downs.
The bugler will sound.
The gates will snap open.
And twenty hearts — human and horse alike — will thunder down that fabled track. 🏇💨
👉 Tip: Follow the post-position draw live via Kentucky Derby’s X (@KentuckyDerby) or their website for all the strategic drama.
🌟 More Than a Race: Derby Moments You Can’t Miss
- Simone Biles, an icon of strength and grace, will deliver the traditional “Riders Up!” command — sending chills down the spine of everyone watching. 🎤🏅
- Steve Asmussen, the most winning trainer in North America, still hunts for his first Derby win. His two hopefuls — Tiztastic and Publisher — will try to end the drought in spectacular fashion. 🏆
🎟️ How to Experience It Live
Want to feel the thunder of hooves beneath your feet?
Tickets are still available at kentuckyderby.com:
- General Admission: Starting at $160
- Reserved Seating: From $705 upwards
From mint juleps in hand 🍸, to extravagant hats 🎩, to the smell of fresh roses in the air 🌹— the Derby isn’t just watched.
It’s felt.
As the horses storm into the final stretch, a new champion will rise.
A name will be etched into Derby lore.
And somewhere, a dream will come true — or be left chasing the dust.
This is the Kentucky Derby.
And this is why we watch. 🌟🏇
