The 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is here. But before the 19 horses compete for the prestigious garland of roses, a 14-race undercard will take place.
Saturday’s undercard features nine stakes races, and it’s anyone’s game. The first race of the day, the Edgewood Stakes, is expected to begin around 1 p.m. ET. Throughout the day, must-watch races include the Churchill Downs Stakes, the American Turf Stakes and the Charles Whittingham Stakes, among others. All the excitement will culminate with the Kentucky Derby, which is scheduled for a post time of 7:02 p.m. ET.
Here are the live results from all the undercard races at the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby undercard races
All times are Eastern.
Maiden Special Weight, 11 a.m.
Allowance Optional Claimer, 11:32 a.m.
Allowance Optional Claimer, 12:05 p.m.
Knicks Go Overnight Stakes, 12:38 p.m.
Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes, 1:12 p.m.
Pat Day Mile Stakes, 1:53 p.m.
Turf Sprint Stakes, 2:38 p.m.
Churchill Downs Stakes, 3:23 p.m.
American Turf Stakes, 4:06 p.m.
Derby City Distaff Stakes, 4:50 p.m.
Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic Stakes, 5:39 p.m.
Kentucky Derby, 7:02 p.m.
Allowance Optional Claimer, 8 p.m.
Maiden Special Weight, 8:33 p.m.
How to watch Kentucky Derby
Coverage from Churchill Downs begins at 10:30 a.m. ET on FanDuel TV. USA picks up coverage from noon until 2:20 p.m. and then NBC will broadcast from 2:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Streaming options will be available on Fubo (which offers a free trial) and Peacock.
Where is the Kentucky Derby held?
Churchill Downs is located in Louisville, Kentucky. It opened in 1875 and has hosted the Kentucky Derby ever since.