The Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby is heating up this Saturday, March 29, with the Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby set to award points on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale. Both events will be aired on CNBC at 6 PM ET. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott is seeking his first Florida Derby win with Sovereignty, the morning-line favorite, who will race without his regular jockey due to injury. Bob Baffert’s Madaket Road is another contender to watch.
In the Arkansas Derby, Baffert is aiming for a record-breaking sixth win with Cornucopian, while Coal Battle poses a strong challenge with an undefeated record on dirt. The Kentucky Derby, known as “The Run for the Roses”, takes place on May 3 and is the ultimate goal for these contenders.
The 2025 Florida Derby will be held at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, while the 2025 Arkansas Derby will take place at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Last year’s winners were Fierceness and Muth, respectively. Both events can be live-streamed on Peacock.
As the excitement builds towards the Kentucky Derby, horse racing fans are in for a thrilling season as top contenders battle it out for a chance at glory. Stay tuned for more updates on the road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Get ready to witness the thrill of horse racing at its finest.
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