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Kentucky Derby 2025: Journalism Leads Field as Betting and Broadcasts Set Records

The 151st Kentucky Derby features Journalism as the favorite, Bob Baffert's return, and a projected record-breaking betting handle.

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Overview

  • The 151st Kentucky Derby is scheduled for May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs with a 7:02 p.m. ET post time.
  • Journalism, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, enters the race with three consecutive graded-stakes wins and top speed figures in the field.
  • Bob Baffert returns to the Derby after a three-year suspension, with his horse Citizen Bull among the 20-horse field.
  • Rodriguez was scratched due to a foot bruise, allowing alternate Baeza to join the lineup with 12-1 odds.
  • Record betting is anticipated, with sports betting legal in 40 states and online platforms like TwinSpires, FanDuel, and DraftKings driving participation.