Current Fillies in the 2025 Kentucky Derby Field
As of the most recent public entries, the 2025 Kentucky Derby field includes a small number of fillies alongside the main group of three-year-old colts and geldings. The Churchill Downs official entry list, updated weekly, shows which fillies have been nominated, pre-entered, and finalized for the first Saturday in May Churchill Downs Inc. Trainers typically enter fillies only when they meet the qualifying points threshold and have a realistic chance of competing with the top colts.
Historically, fillies represent a small percentage of the field, and their presence depends on late scratch-outs, scratch-ins, and the final walk-up entries published by Churchill Downs Churchill Downs Inc. The final field is usually set about a week before the race, and any late additions or removals can change which fillies actually run. Bettors and analysts track the official entries page to see which fillies remain in the 2025 Kentucky Derby as the race date approaches.
Top Filly Contenders and Their Odds
Odds for any filly in the 2025 Kentucky Derby are updated daily by major sportsbooks and horse racing data providers Forbes. The top filly contenders are usually identified by their Beyer Speed Figures, early-season wins, and performance in prep races such as the Ashland Stakes, Rachel Alexandra Stakes, and Fair Grounds Oaks. Public odds movements reflect how bettors are valuing each filly compared with the leading colts in the field.
Trainers of leading fillies often announce final race plans based on works at Churchill Downs and the Oaklawn Park or Keeneland prep schedules Forbes. If a filly posts a strong late workout and secures a high enough position in the Derby qualification points, her odds can shorten quickly in the market. Bettors watch for any filly that demonstrates the ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance and the traffic typical of the first turn at Churchill Downs.
Key Dates, Rules, and How to Follow the Race
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with post time set in the early afternoon Eastern Time Churchill Downs Inc. The race is open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds, and any filly must earn a spot in the field through the Road to the Kentucky Derby points system. Final entries are declared by a deadline set by Churchill Downs, and late scratches can open a spot for another filly or colt.
Fans can follow live coverage of the Derby through the Churchill Downs website, major broadcast partners, and dedicated racing data platforms Forbes. Real-time odds, race replays, and detailed analytics are available from providers that update their data throughout the day of the race. The official Churchill Downs broadcast and timing systems provide the most accurate final results for the 2025 Kentucky Derby field, including the performance of any filly that runs.