America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow every spring with images of the talented cast of 3-year-olds on target for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. 

The 2025 edition of the 1 ¼-mile classic on May 3 at Churchill Downs looks like it should draw a full field of 20 horses including the winners of the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino, Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, Arkansas Derby, Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa, Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, and Jeff Ruby Steaks, plus a pair of Japan-based contenders.

For most of the horses expected to compete in first jewel of the Triple Crown, we were able to find a nice mix of photos to show fans their competitive side as well as a bit of their personality. The contenders appear in order by points earned via the Road to the Kentucky Derby scoring system that determines the 20-horse field with profile photos, workout images, and racing pictures when available.