The Run for the Roses is upon us as nineteen of the finest racehorses and their jockeys have gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, striving for the sport’s highest honor — the Kentucky Derby. Expect a vibrant atmosphere on Saturday, complete with extravagant outfits and hats around Churchill Downs, along with plenty of refreshing mint juleps.

The frontrunner for this year is Journalism at odds of 7/2. This horse, trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Umberto Rispoli, has clinched victory in four out of five races so far, triumphing in both the Santa Anita Derby and the San Felipe Stakes earlier this spring.

Notably, this Saturday marks the return of acclaimed trainer Bob Baffert to Churchill Downs following a three-year ban after his horse, Medina Spirit, tested positive for an anti-inflammatory post the 2021 Derby. Baffert will present Citizen Bull, started from the No. 1 post.

Weather conditions will play a crucial role on Saturday, as rain has been persistent throughout the afternoon, potentially muddying the track. Horses that perform well in such slippery conditions are worth considering, though it will be challenging to gauge each horse’s response until they’re racing on the drenched surface.

Below is everything you need to know about the 151st Kentucky Derby:

Where to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby

• Date: Saturday, May 3
• Post Time: 6:57 p.m. ET
• Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
• TV: NBC | Stream: fuboTV(try for free)

2025 Kentucky Derby Odds and Post Positions

• No. 1: Citizen Bull (14-1)
• No. 2: Neoequos (47-1)
• No. 3: Final Gambit (15-1)
• No. 4: American Promise (12-1)
• No. 5: Admire Daytona (37-1)
• No. 6: Luxor Cafe (12-1)
• No. 7: Journalism (7/2)
• No. 8: Burnham Square (16-1)
• No. 9: Flying Mohawk (33-1)
• No. 10: East Avenue (32-1)
• No. 11: Publisher (28-1)
• No. 12: Tiztastic (18-1)
• No. 13: Render Judgment (12-1)
• No. 14: Coal Battle (27-1)
• No. 15: Sandman (9/2)
• No. 16: Sovereignty (9-1)
• No. 17: Chunk of Gold (29-1)
• No. 18: Owen Almighty (39-1)
• No. 19: Baeza (22-1)

What horse will win the Kentucky Derby and which challenging longshots should you back? Visit SportsLine to see Jody Demling’s picks for the Derby!