Sat May 03 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Kentucky Derby 2025: Your Guide to Watching the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”

**Louisville, KY (May 3, 2025)** – Horse racing fans are gearing up for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, set to take place this Saturday at Churchill Downs. The race, boasting a $5 million purse, will feature 19 horses vying for the coveted title and a chance at Triple Crown glory.

NBC and Peacock will provide comprehensive coverage, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA and Peacock, and switching to NBC and Peacock at 2:30 p.m. ET. Peacock subscribers can enjoy uninterrupted viewing from noon until the race’s traditional 6:57 p.m. ET start time. Peacock offers various subscription plans, starting at $7.99 per month.

While “Journalism” is currently the favored horse, odds are subject to change. The top five finishers will share the $5 million purse, with the winner receiving $3.1 million and the opportunity to compete in the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes for a potential Triple Crown win. The last horse to achieve this feat was Justify in 2018. A full list of horses and their morning-line odds is available [link to original article or odds page would go here]. Get ready for what’s been called the “most exciting two minutes in sports!”

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