Keith named one of the horses Render Judgment, which is set to compete in the May 3 race. Keith died after a long battle with stomach cancer. Despite Keith’s passing, Render Judgment made his late owner’s dream come true by making the 2025 Kentucky Derby .

Render Judgment is owned, in part, by Dream Walkin' Farms, which was run by the late country music superstar Toby Keith. The singer with No. 1 hits that included "Beer For My Horses" and "Should've Been a Cowboy,