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

The Kentucky Derby is a 1.25-mile race for three-year-olds on the dirt track of Churchill. It’s the longest race these horses have run and the largest field. Journalism is the betting favorite on the ML (3-1) and drew the favorable #8 post position. Also, Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, a horse trainer for two Triple Crown champions, returns to the Derby after a three-year ban for doping. 

Keep in mind that the Kentucky Derby is the 12th race on a day full of “stakes” races, and the Kentucky Oaks for three-year-old fillies runs Friday. I’ll be back later this week with my picks to win and exotics, including an Exacta and/or Trifecta. In the meantime, I’m going to spend far too much time preparing for a race that only lasts two minutes. 

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