Kentucky Derby 2025: Baffert’s return, and Journalism is the horse to watch
Previewing the 151st Kentucky Derby, focusing on Journalism’s chances and Bob Baffert’s return.
Editor’s note: Follow along throughout the day for live coverage of the 151st Kentucky Derby.
The 2025 Kentucky Derby, a historic event for horse racing enthusiasts, has arrived at the prestigious Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Now, we await to see which of the field of 19 horses will be adorned with the garland of roses.
In the fiercely competitive lineup for the 151st Run for the Roses, Journalism emerges as the early favorite with odds of 4-1. Trained by Michael McCarthy, Journalism enters the Kentucky Derby on a streak of four consecutive wins, closely followed by Sandman with odds of 5-1. Also in the lineup is Luxor Cafe, the son of the 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. Despite being considered a long shot with odds of 15-1, his prestigious bloodline is certain to draw attention. It’s worth noting that only 13 horses have ever won the Triple Crown.
Here is the complete list of participants and the final odds before the 2025 Kentucky Derby:
2025 Kentucky Derby horses and odds
Odds as of 7:02 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 3, according to KentuckyDerby.com.
Kentucky Derby 2025: TV, streaming and where to watch
- When:Â Saturday, May 3
- Coverage starts: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Post time:Â 7:02 p.m. ET
- Where:Â Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)
- Cable TV:Â NBC, USA Network
- Streaming: Fubo, Peacock
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