Who won the Kentucky Derby 2025? Sovereignty wins at Churchill Downs. Final odds, horses, jockeys

The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for May 3, 2025, with a post time of 7:02 p.m. ET.
Nineteen horses are currently in the running, with Journalism favored to win.
See the latest betting information, expert picks, and horse profiles.

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:

Kentucky Derby HQ: Latest Kentucky Derby news, betting tips, fashions, food and more.

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.

What to know: 6 Kentucky Derby horses to bet on if it rains during Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs

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 POSITIONHORSEODDS1Citizen Bull13-12Neoequos42-13Final Gambit17-1SCRATCHRodriguezSCRATCH5American Promise12-16Admire Daytona42-17Luxor Café8-18Journalism3-19Burnham Square19-1

SCRATCHGrandeSCRATCH11Flying Mohawk28-112East Avenue41-113Publisher33-114Tiztastic24-115Render Judgment20-116Coal Battle28-117Sandman5-118Sovereignty7-119Chunk of Gold29-120Owen Almighty40-121Baeza13-1

*2025 Kentucky Derby odds provided at kentuckyderby.com as of 7:02 p.m. on 5/3/25.

When is Kentucky Derby post time today?: Race start time, horses, odds, TV schedule

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.

2025 Kentucky Derby track conditions at Churchill Downs

Find out today’s latest Churchill Downs track conditions and learn what each track condition term means by visiting courier-journal.com.

Kentucky Derby track conditions: Is rain in the 2025 Kentucky Derby weather forecast? What to know on dirt, turf track conditions

What 2025 Kentucky Derby horses are mudders? 6 Ky. Derby horses to bet on if it rains

Reporter Brooks Holton 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 predictions: Who will win Churchill Downs race?

Here is a look at this year’s expert staff picks to win the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Are they picking Journalism, Sandman or Sovereignty? Perhaps another horse has grabbed their attention.

Visit courier-journal.com to see who the staff is picking to win the race.

2025 Kentucky Derby winner picks: Why your pick for Kentucky Derby winner is wrong?

Reporter Jason Frakes breaks down why each horse can and can’t win the Kentucky Derby. You’re welcome.

How to watch 2025 Kentucky Derby: What channel is 2025 Kentucky Derby on today? TV schedule, how to watch, streaming, post time

2025 Kentucky Derby betting guide: Free downloadable PDF for Churchill Downs

Looking for a quick guide to the morning line odds for the Kentucky Derby? See our printable guide here.

How to place a bet at the Kentucky Derby 2025?

Here’s a quick video to show what you need to know to place a bet for the Kentucky Derby:

When is the Kentucky Derby 2025?

The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 3, 2024.

What is the official 2025 Kentucky Derby post time today? When does Ky. Derby start tonight?

The official Kentucky Derby post time is 7:02 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 3. The 151st Run for the Roses will be race No. 12 of the 14-race slate.

What channel is 2025 Kentucky Derby on today?

The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on FanDuel TV, NBC and USA TV Network.

Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Peacock How to livestream the 2025 Kentucky Derby today

Streaming options include the NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), NBCSports.com and Peacock.

Catch all the horse racing action from the Kentucky Derby on Fubo

How to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby today

Catch all the horse racing action from Churchill Downs through multiple viewing platforms including FanDuel TV, NBC, NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), NBCSports.com, Peacock and USA TV Network.

Stream the 2025 Kentucky Derby live on Peacock Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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