Road to the Kentucky Derby has been long and winding, but the next stop is Churchill Downs after the final prep race of the season occurred last weekend. The 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday,

Legendary trainer Bob Baffert 's return to the Kentucky Derby tops the list. Back at Churchill Downs for the first time in three years following his suspension due to a failed post-race drug test involving his horse, Medina Spirit, after the 2021 Kentucky Derby, Baffert returns with multiple entries ( Citizen Bull, Madaket Road, Rodriguez ).