The Road to the Kentucky Derby that began last September is heating up with the approach of spring, culminating in the 151st “Run for the Roses” on May 3.

New to horse racing or need a refresher course on the lingo? We've got you covered ahead of the Kentucky Oaks 2025 and ...

Peacock Santa Anita Derby April 5 @ 7 p.m. ET CNBC, Peacock The Kentucky Oaks May 2 @ 1 p.m. ET USA Network The Kentucky Derby May 3 @ 12 p.m. ET USA Network, NBC, Peacock A Division of ...

which are important 2025 Kentucky Derby prep races. Renowned trainers such as Brad Cox, Steve Asmussen and D. Wayne Lukas all have at least one horse racing in the 2025 Lecomte Stakes lineup.

OK, maybe a few more than that. The length of the Kentucky Derby race is a mile and a quarter, or 10 furlongs. Horses usually make it around the track in a little over two minutes, with ...

The Kentucky Derby field has been limited to 20 starters since 1975. At least 20 horses have entered the 1 1/4 mile race for 3-year-olds every year since 2004, and 21 of the last 24 years.

The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues with the Championship Series races offering the most points and interest to horse racing fans. Kentucky Derby Championship Series prep race schedule, tracker, ...