LOUISVILLE, Ky. —The 151st runnings of the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. Oaks Day is Friday, May 2, and the Derby is Saturday, May 3.
The top 18 horses, according to their points, earn a spot in the starting gate for the Run for the Roses. For the Kentucky Oaks, it’s the top 14 point earners in the gate. The Kentucky Derby features three-year-olds and they run 1 1/4 miles. The Oaks features three-year-old fillies, but is only 1 1/8 miles long.
KENTUCKY OAKS CONTENDERS AND MORNING LINE
WHEN IS THE KENTUCKY OAKS 151
The 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs is Friday, May 2. The day will be broadcast on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and FanDuel TV. Streaming will be available on Peacock.
Date: Friday, May 2
Time: 5:51 p.m. ET
TV: NBC & USA Network
Streaming: Peacock
Location: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
Trainer Kenny McPeek won the Oaks in 2024 and he's hoping to make it back to the Winner's Circle with Take Charge Milady. But Good Cheer is the Oaks favorite is trained by Brad Cox. Cox a Louisville native trained 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, Mandaloun.
KENTUCKY DERBY
This year’s Derby field features Santa Anita Derby winner, Journalism and Arkansas Derby winner Sandman.
WHEN IS THE KENTUCKY DERBY 151
The 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is Saturday, May 3. The day will be broadcast on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and FanDuel TV. Streaming will be available on Peacock.
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
TV: NBC & USA Network
Streaming: Peacock
Location: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
