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Live updates: Kentucky Derby 2025 set for Saturday evening. See time, fashion, more

The Kentucky Derby is finally here and there are few things more iconic than the annual Run for the Roses.

Held at the Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, the Kentucky Derby, also known as "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports," is a big (big!) race. The 2025 Kentucky Derby purse will once again be $5 million, matching the record-breaking payout from Derby 150 in 2024. With $3.1 million going to the winner and sizable payouts for the top five finishers, the Kentucky Derby remains the richest race in the Triple Crown series — cementing its place as the most coveted prize in Thoroughbred racing, according to the Kentucky Derby website.

In addition to the main event, with a post time this year of 6:57 p.m., there are endless things to do and see at the Kentucky Derby from watching (and betting!) the races, to the food, drinks, celebrity sightings, and more

Don't miss Olympian Simone Biles say "Riders Up" or hear Grace Potter sing the national anthem before the Kentucky Derby race Saturday evening. And be sure to check out some of the new guest experiences from Ford, Woodford Reserve, Longines, Vineyard Vines and more.

The Courier Journal has a team covering every aspect of the 151st Kentucky Derby, from the fashion and the food, to the celebrities, the racing, and more, so follow along for live updates whether you're at the track or not. And be sure to download our 2025 Kentucky Derby betting guide!