The 2025 Kentucky Derby, featuring 20 horses in the race, was held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The post time for the race was approximately 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time. This iconic race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in May and draws some of the best thoroughbred horses competing over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs) for the prestigious title and prize.