Kentucky Derby 2025

Complete coverage of the 2025 Kentucky Derby from the Lexington Herald-Leader. We look at horses, betting, celebrities, fashion and more.

The Road to the Kentucky Derby is underway. See the full qualifying schedule.

A Steve Asmussen trainee won the first qualifying race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
Updated September 13, 2025 5:29 PM
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