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2025 Kentucky Derby: Meet the contenders and watch them run
Saturday’s field was set through the Road to the Kentucky Derby, a collection of races that paid points toward qualifying.
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Who is in the 2025 Kentucky Derby field? How to watch the 'Run for the Roses'
Last May, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Why the Kentucky Derby Has Never Felt Weirder
Across its 150-year existence, the Kentucky Derby has produced so many storybook results that people have ascribed near-mythical status to the ...
Kentucky Derby 2025: From Junior Alvarado to Irad Ortiz, meet jockeys for Run for Roses
Based on the current Kentucky Derby leaderboard, here are the jockeys who'll participate in this year's Run for the Roses on ...
2025 Kentucky Derby payout, purse: What to know about prize money at Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby boosted its purse a year ago, which continues in 2025. Here's what to know about the prize money for the ...
Bob Baffert in Kentucky Derby by the numbers: HOF trainer goes for record 7th win in race
Bob Baffert will go for a record 7th Kentucky Derby win at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Here's a look back at his history in ...
What are the post positions for 2025 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks?
See the post positions for the 151st editions of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, which will be run next week at ...