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

The late country music icon’s colt will compete in the 151st Kentucky Derby, fulfilling his lifelong aspiration a year after his passing.

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Overview

  • Render Judgment, co-owned by Toby Keith’s Dream Walkin’ Farms, is confirmed to run in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2025, with odds of 30-1.
  • The colt secured a last-minute entry after another horse was withdrawn due to injury, marking a significant achievement for Keith’s breeding operation.
  • Trainer Kenny McPeek and the ownership group finalized the decision to enter the horse, with jockey Julien Leparoux slated to ride.
  • Dream Walkin’ Farms, founded by Keith in 2001, has continued operations since his death in February 2024, maintaining its influence in elite horse racing.
  • The announcement on Keith’s Instagram account has resonated emotionally with fans, celebrating his enduring legacy in both music and horse racing.