Kentucky Derby 2025 Start Time Central Time. May 02, 2016 jennifer caldwell/brisnet.com the kentucky derby is scheduled for the first saturday in may,. The kentucky derby is a grade 1 stakes race held annually at churchill downs in louisville, kentucky and is run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs).

3 m recent hrn speed. The 151st kentucky derby at churchill downs will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start thinking about your outfit and how you’re going to try to win some money.