Kentucky Derby 2025: Which Underdog Could Steal the Spotlight from the Favorites?

They call it “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports,” but come Saturday, those 120 seconds might feel like an eternity—for fans, bettors, and horses alike. Yup, the 151st Kentucky Derby is barreling toward Churchill Downs, Louisville, on May 3rd, kicking off the Triple Crown chase with the Preakness and Belmont hot on its heels. Last year’s photo finish—a near three-way dead heat—still gives me goosebumps. Mystik Dan’s underdog story, toppling favorites like Sierra Leone and my 2024 pick, Forever Young, proved this race loves throwing curveballs. Speaking of odds, if you think morning lines tell the whole story, think again. Parimutuel betting pits you against every other gambler pooled together, not some bookie lurking in the shadows. It’s a gambling dance as intricate as the race itself. This year, Journalism leads the pack on paper with a prime gate spot and the legendary Bob Baffert making a high-profile return after a doping suspension. There’s more than just raw speed here—strategy, luck, whispers of controversy, and a touch of madness. So, are you ready to stress over two minutes that could make or break your weekend? Me too. Let the prep (and bets) begin! <ahref="https://twitter.com/GeofferyClark” target=”blank” rel=”noopener”>LEARN MORE.We see The Fastest Two Minutes In Sports this weekend with the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The first jewel of the Triple Crown is Saturday, May 3, followed by the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course two weeks later, concluding with the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 7. 

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