The 151st Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, showcasing 19 horses in this iconic race.

Current Favorites:

• Journalism: The morning line favorite, trained by Michael McCarthy, has opened with odds of 7/2.

Notable Absences:

• Rodriguez and Grande will not be participating due to foot bruises, leading to changes in the odds.

Bob Baffert’s Return: After serving a three-year ban, Baffert returns with Citizen Bull, his only horse competing from the No. 1 post position. He commented, “I know people will have opinions, and there’s nothing I can do about that. It was an honest mistake, but at the end of the day, it couldn’t be in the horse’s system. I’m grateful to be back. I love this race.”

Weather Impacts: Weather conditions will be a crucial factor as rain is affecting track conditions, making it challenging to predict how the horses will handle the muddy track.

Event Information:

• Date: Saturday, May 3
• Post Time: 6:57 PM ET
• Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
• TV: NBC | Stream: fuboTV (trial available)

For detailed odds and post positions, the following notable horses are in contention:

1. Citizen Bull (14-1)
2. Neoequos (47-1)
3. Final Gambit (15-1)
4. American Promise (12-1)
5. Admire Daytona (37-1)
6. Journalism (7/2)
7. Sandman (9/2)

The Derby showcases the best and brightest in horse racing, with the hopes of aspiring owners and trainers riding on this prestigious event.