The field of horses rush out of the starting gate Saturday, May 4, 2024, during of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar ...

There’s less than a week to go until the field for the Grade 1, $5 million Kentucky Derby is officially set. The 2025 Kentucky Derby will be run May 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

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Arkansas Derby (GI) winner Sandman put in his final major piece of work for Kentucky Derby 151 on a clear Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs, working five furlongs in 1:02.40 under Froylan Garcia ...

Few Kentucky Derby winning horses have names related to food or drink. Winning horses with such names include Burgoo King, Whiskery, and I'll Have Another. A 2025 contender named Luxor Cafe could ...

Just look back at last year’s Kentucky Derby. Trainer Kenny McPeek was 0 for 9 in the Derby until Mystik Dan won the 150th Run for the Roses in an exhilarating photo finish last year.

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.

Horse names in the 2025 Kentucky Derby will garner considerable attention and there are two contenders whose names begin with "S." That's notable because the names of 19 Kentucky Derby winners ...