2025 Kentucky Derby betting: How to bet on the Kentucky Derby with tips and strategies
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Kentucky Derby 2025: Baffert's return, and Journalism is the horse to watch
Previewing the 151st Kentucky Derby, focusing on Journalism's chances and Bob Baffert's return.
The Kentucky Derby is Saturday and the 20-horse field is set.
The 20-horse field is set and the race tabbed as "the most exciting two minutes in sports" will take place this weekend.
The big race always manages to attract viewers with a wide range of betting experience. Whether it's your first time betting on the Kentucky Derby or you're just looking to get familiar with the field, here's everything you need to know before placing a bet.
Where to bet on the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Some sportsbooks will allow betting on the big race. FanDuel has been one with several options for bettors through its sportsbook and Racing App in 29 states across the county.
Strategies for Kentucky Derby betting
Journalism is considered one of the early favorites to win the Kentucky Derby, but betting on the horse alone may not provide the payout you seek.
You can always feature the favorite as a part of an exacta or a trifecta, or explore other races within the Churchill Downs program on that day to piece together a daily double or a pick-6.
Who are the favorites in the Kentucky Derby this year?
Odds as of 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 30, according to KentuckyDerby.com
As previously mentioned, Journalism has been listed as the early favorite at 3-1. Sovereignty has another popular option at 5-1, followed by Sandman at 6-1.
Full Kentucky Derby Odds:
Odds as of 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 30, according to KentuckyDerby.com
Journalism (3-1)
Sovereignty (5-1)
Sandman (6-1)
Grande (10-1)
Burnham Square (12-1)
Rodriguez (12-1)
Luxor Cafe (15-1)
East Avenue (20-1)
Tiztastic (20-1)
Citizen Bull (20-1)
Publisher (20-1)
American Promise (30-1)
Admire Daytona (30-1)
Coal Battle (30-1)
Chunk of Gold (30-1)
Final Gambit (30-1)
Render Judgment (30-1)
Neoequos (30-1)
Flying Mohawk (30-1)
Owen Almighty (30-1)
Baeza (N/A)
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2025 Kentucky Derby Field: horses and odds
Odds as of 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 30, according to KentuckyDerby.com
Entries Horse Owner Trainer Morning-line odds 1 Citizen Bull SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine Bob Baffert 20-1 2 Neoequos C2 Racing Stable LLC, Parsard, Ian, Shining Stables LLC and Stefania Farms LLC Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. 30-1 3 Final Gambit Juddmonte Brad H. Cox 30-1 4 Rodriguez SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine Bob Baffert 12-1 5 American Promise BC Stables LLC D. Wayne Lukas 30-1 6 Admire Daytona (JPN) Junko Kondo Yukihiro Kato 30-1 7 Luxor Cafe Koichi Nishikawa Noriyuki Hori 15-1 8 Journalism Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 LLC, LaPenta, Robert V., Magnier-Lessee, Mrs. John, Smith-Lessee, Derrick and Tabor-Lessee, Michael B. Michael W. McCarthy 3-1 9 Burnham Square Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC Ian R. Wilkes 12-1 10 Grande Repole Stable Todd A. Pletcher 10-1 11 Flying Mohawk Two Eight Racing, Berry Family Racing LLC and Kaleta Racing D. Whitworth Beckman 30-1 12 East Avenue Godolphin, LLC Brendan P. Walsh 20-1 13 Publisher King, Gus and Estate of Brereton C. Jones Steven M. Asmussen 20-1 14 Tiztastic Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Der Steven M. Asmussen 20-1 15 Render Judgment Baccari Racing Stable LLC, Dream Walkin Farms, Inc., MJM Racing and Rocket Ship Racing Kenneth G. McPeek 30-1 16 Coal Battle Norman Stables LLC Lonnie Briley 30-1 17 Sandman D. J. Stable LLC, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables Mark E. Casse 6-1 18 Sovereignty Godolphin William I. Mott 5-1 19 Chunk of Gold Terry L. Stephens Ethan W. West 30-1 20 Owen Almighty Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing LLC Brian Lynch 30-1 21 Baeza C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine John A. Shirreffs N/A
Kentucky Derby 2025: TV, streaming and where to watch
The 151st Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025. The race will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network. Streaming options will be available on Fubo (which offers a free trial) and Peacock.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
6:45 p.m. ET TV: NBC, USA Network
NBC, USA Network Stream: Fubo, Peacock
Fubo, Peacock Location: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)
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