There are 20 3-year-olds, plus one also-eligible entrant, entered up to compete in the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs, and each one of them is a unique individual with likes and dislikes as well as quirks and habits. Isabella Leslie caught up with the connections of several hopefuls for the 2025 run for the roses to find out about their favorite treats, barn nicknames, and what their theme song would be.

Luxor Cafe

Nickname: Lux

Early Bird or Night Owl: Early bird

Theme Song: “Walk Like an Egyptian” by The Bangles

Fave Treat: He's on a diet!

Luxor Cafe at Churchill Downs. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Admire Daytona

Nickname: Daytona

Early Bird or Night Owl: Early bird

Theme Song: “Gonna Fly Now,” the Rocky theme song (by Bill Conti)

Fave Treat: Carrots

Admire Daytona at Churchill Downs. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Sandman

Nickname: Big Sandy

Early Bird or Night Owl: Early bird

Theme Song: “Enter Sandman,” by Metallica

Fave Treat: Carrots

Neoequos

Nickname: Neo

Theme Song: “Azul,” by J Balvin

Early Bird or Night Owl: Night owl

Fave Treat: Peppermints (has to be the dinner mint)

Neoequos at Churchill Downs. (Eclipse Sportswire)

American Promise

Nickname: AP

Theme Song: “Born in the USA,” by Bruce Springsteen

Early Bird or Night Owl: Early bird

Fave Treat: Carrots

American Promise Gallops at Churchill Downs. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Chunk of Gold

Nickname: Chunk

Theme Song: “Remember the Name,” by Fort Minor

Early Bird or Night Owl: Early bird

Fave Treat: Peppermints and fingers

Chunk of Gold gets a bath at Churchill Downs. (Eclipse Sportswire)