Ky Derby 2025 Post Positions. The 2025 kentucky derby has a purse of $5,000,000 and will take place on saturday, may 3, 2025. Check out the latest standings of contenders who are hopeful to start the 2025 kentucky derby.

The kentucky derby, which will reward the winner with $3.1 million, is the 12th race of the day with a 6:57 p.m. We’re still awaiting the opening odds for the 2025 kentucky derby, which will take place on saturday, may 3 at churchill downs in louisville, ky.