when was the kentucky derby 2025

The 2020 Kentucky Derby, officially the 146th running, took place on Saturday, September 5, 2020. This date was a rescheduling from the traditional first Saturday in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race was held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, without spectators because of the pandemic situation. This was the first time since World War II that the Derby was not held in May. The 2020 Derby was won by the horse Authentic.