The Kentucky Derby's 151st Run for the Roses is finally here.
So grab a chair, a mint julep and let's talk horses.
Here is your betting guide to all things Kentucky Derby including getting to know your horses, the odds, the post positions, the jockeys, the owners, the track conditions, the best mudders, the predictions and more.
Kentucky Derby 2025 finishing order
The winning time for Sovereignty was 2:02.31. Here is the finishing order:
- Sovereignty
- Journalism
- Baeza
- Final Gambit
- Owen Almighty
- Burnham Square
- Sandman
- East Avenue
- Chunk of Gold
- Tiztastic
- Coal Battle
- Luxor Cafe
- Neoequos
- Publisher
- Citizen Bull
- American Promise
- Render Judgment
- Flying Mohawk
- Admire Daytona
How many horses race in the Kentucky Derby today?
The Kentucky Derby has up to 20 horses lined up for the race each year. Two scratches and an alternate have the field currently sitting at 19 horses for 2025.
Who are 2025 Kentucky Derby horses in field? Full list of contenders at Churchill Downs
Click on each 2025 Kentucky Derby horse's name to learn more.
Kentucky Derby 2025 current odds live: Updates to Ky. Derby horses odds at Churchill Downs
Here is a look at morning line 2025 Kentucky Derby odds, according to kentuckyderby.com:
| POST POSITION | HORSE | ODDS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizen Bull | 13-1 |
| 2 | Neoequos | 42-1 |
| 3 | Final Gambit | 17-1 |
| SCRATCH | Rodriguez | SCRATCH |
| 5 | American Promise | 12-1 |
| 6 | Admire Daytona | 42-1 |
| 7 | Luxor Café | 8-1 |
| 8 | Journalism | 3-1 |
| 9 | Burnham Square | 19-1 |
| SCRATCH | Grande | SCRATCH |
| 11 | Flying Mohawk | 28-1 |
| 12 | East Avenue | 41-1 |
| 13 | Publisher | 33-1 |
| 14 | Tiztastic | 24-1 |
| 15 | Render Judgment | 20-1 |
| 16 | Coal Battle | 28-1 |
| 17 | Sandman | 5-1 |
| 18 | Sovereignty | 7-1 |
| 19 | Chunk of Gold | 29-1 |
| 20 | Owen Almighty | 40-1 |
| 21 | Baeza | 13-1 |
2025 Kentucky Derby contenders
Journalism may be the Kentucky Derby favorite, but reporter Jason Frakes reminds us that the last for race winners hit the gate with double digit odds − Mandaloun (26-1 in 2021), Rich Strike (80-1 in 2022), Mage (15-1 in 2023) and Mystik Dan (18-1 in 2024). He believes in a few contenders who can knock off the favorite on May 3. Why he thinks Baeza, Burnham Square and Sovereignty are horses to watch.
2025 Kentucky Derby jockeys
Reporter Payton Titus breaks down each horse's jockey, providing background for each racer. Visit courier-journal.com to get to know each horse's jockey.
2025 Kentucky Derby owners
Reporter Ryan Black breaks down the owners for each horse. Visit courier-journal.com to get to know each horse's owner.
Kentucky Derby post position wins: all-time
Reporter Alexis Cubit breaks down where the most winners and in-the-money horses come in from each post position. Visit courier-journal.com to get to know more about each post position.
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