Gray horses: Gray horses look different, so they generate some excitement from people who might not care about a horse’s pedigree or speed rating. No gray horse has won the Kentucky Derby since 2005. There are three grays running this year: Sandman, Final Gambit, and Chunk of Gold.

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The 2025 Kentucky Derby is ready to run. The first race of the Triple Crown is scheduled to be run at Churchill Downs on Saturday. It will be the 151st running of the race. The first race is at 11 a.m.