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Toby Keith's Dream Realized as Render Judgment Secures Kentucky Derby Spot

The late country music star's colt will race in the 151st Kentucky Derby after a last-minute entry following another horse's injury.

Overview

  • Render Judgment, co-owned by Toby Keith's Dream Walkin’ Farms, will run in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
  • The colt was a late addition to the race after Tappan Street was withdrawn due to an injury sustained during a workout.
  • This marks the first Derby entry for Dream Walkin’ Farms, which Keith founded in 2001 and has since earned over $13.5 million in winnings.
  • Trained by Kenny McPeek, who won his first Derby last year, Render Judgment enters the race with 30-1 odds and jockey Julien Leparoux aboard.
  • Keith’s official Instagram account announced the entry, celebrating the fulfillment of his lifelong dream to have a horse in the Derby.