Post position matters quite a bit at the Kentucky Derby. Horses in the earlier post positions have traditionally performed better than horses in the later post positions at the event. The fifth post position has resulted in the most wins at the Kentucky Derby, with 10 horses winning from that slot during the race's history.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 Kentucky Oaks race. You know the saying: April’s showers bring May’s Kentucky Derby. Right? Good, because it’s that time of year! The Kentucky Derby kicks off Saturday at 6:57 p.

This Saturday, May 3, marks the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby, and while Journalism, who enters the event on a four-race win streak, is expected to be the favorite, many eyes will be on Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert,

The Kentucky Derby has managed five straight years of dry weather, but when they run the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, that streak is expected to change. For the first time since 2019, the forecast for the first weekend in May is calling for all day rain in Louisville,

April showers might bring May flowers, but the first Saturday in May could have plenty of both at Churchill Downs. Rain is in the forecast for the 151st Kentucky Derby, adding a new challenge for the 20 horses and their jockeys in the iconic race.