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USA Today
30-04-2025
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Kentucky Derby odds: Favorites, sleeper picks, predictions for horse field
Kentucky Derby odds: Favorites, sleeper picks, predictions for horse field Show Caption Hide Caption 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 2025 Kentucky Derby favorite hasn't changed since the draw was announced and race week began, but the odds are shifting as the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown approaches. Journalism still has the best chance to win the 151st running of the Race for the Roses on Saturday, according to the Kentucky Derby's latest odds at But there are several contenders lurking close behind as worthy challengers now that the 20-horse field is sorting itself out among gamblers with post positions settled. Render Judgment, which has ties to late country music star Toby Keith, and American Promise are among the horses that have seen their odds improve this week. There are also several sleeper picks to emerge due to the fluctuating odds, most notably Burnham Square. Predictions for this year's race vary. Here are the latest odds, notable favorites and potential sleepers for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, as well as information on how to watch Saturday's race: Kentucky Derby 2025 odds: Journalism leads favorites Odds as of 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 30, according to BOB BAFFERT'S KENTUCKY DERBY RETURN: Why did decorated horse trainer serve 3-year suspension? Kentucky Derby 2025 prediction: Sleeper picks Ed De Rosa, Louisville Courier Journal: Chunk of Gold (36-1) "Chunk of Gold changed tactics in the Louisiana Derby when jockey Jareth Loveberry sat a little closer to the pace. They won the battle — finishing ahead of all the front-runners — but lost the war to Tiztastic, who closed on the outside to get the top prize. Still, Chunk of Gold sold a dimension that day that could serve a purpose here." Dan Wolken, USA TODAY: Luxor Cafe (15-1) I'm going to take a bit of a different path here and pick Luxor Cafe. Watching his races from Japan, I think he is a super talent with a devastating turn of foot that many Derby winners have. Now, the quality of horses he was running against in Japan is a huge question. So is the transition to America all the external factors that come with shipping a horse halfway across the world. But Forever Young's performance last year showed that the quality of top Japanese horses is good enough now to win a Derby at some point. Maybe this year. I also expect Sovereignty to run a huge race, so that will probably be my exacta box. Sloan Piva, Sporting News: Coal Battle (30-1) "With five wins on dirt since last July and a strong third in the Arkansas Derby in late March, this horse has fierce acceleration out of the gate, impressive tactical versatility and awesome closing speed." Jody Demling, CBS Sports: Burnham Square (23-1) "Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. is one of the top riders at Churchill Downs and he used his intimate knowledge of the grounds to help pilot Mystik Dan to a masterful win in the 2024 Kentucky Derby. ... Burnham Square was bred to handle this distance and he's one of the most proven closers in the field with come-from-behind wins in the Fountain of Youth Stakes and the Blue Grass Stakes." Kentucky Derby 2025: TV, streaming and where to watch The 151st Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs is set for Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Kentucky Derby 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) We've got the Derby covered: Sign up for USA TODAY's Sports newsletter. Watch the Kentucky Derby with Fubo
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30-04-2025
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2025 Kentucky Derby betting: How to bet on the Kentucky Derby with tips and strategies
2025 Kentucky Derby betting: How to bet on the Kentucky Derby with tips and strategies Show Caption Hide Caption 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 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 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) IN DEPTH: This Thoroughbred didn't win the Kentucky Derby. But he's dominating it in 'retirement.' 2025 Kentucky Derby Field: horses and odds Odds as of 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 30, according to 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) We've got the Derby covered: Sign up for USA TODAY's Sports newsletter. Watch the Kentucky Derby with Fubo
