Betting the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Different Budgets

Sat May 03 2025John Mucciolo

With larger fields of high-quality horses, there are many angles to take when finding selections for betting. Here are suggestions on approaching your bets with a variety of budgets.
How weather conditions affect horse racing: rain, wind, and extreme temperatures

Sat May 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Horse racing isn’t an indoor sport. Competition takes place at outdoor racetracks that are, unsurprisingly, at the mercy of weather conditions.
Official 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Top Horses, Best Picks & Expert Analysis

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

The 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide by TwinSpires is here! The official wagering sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, bet anywhere with the trusted app and website in betting discovery.
Tipsheet: 2025 Kentucky Derby

Sat May 03 2025John Mucciolo

A total of 21 three-year-olds are entered for Saturday’s highly anticipated $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
An introduction to track conditions (and all the related lingo)

Sat May 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Thoroughbred horse racing is an outdoor sport, with races typically taking place rain or shine. That means track conditions can vary widely with the weather.
Where to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Date, Time, Live Stream & TV Schedule

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

Ready for the historic 151st Kentucky Derby? Watch the fastest two minutes in sports on your television or phone via NBC or TwinSpires.com.

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Saturday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Kentucky Derby undercard

Sat May 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for the Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $96,684 Pick 6 carryover.
2025 Kentucky Oaks winner: Good Cheer (6-5) wins the 151st Kentucky Oaks

Fri May 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A wide journey couldn’t prevent Good Cheer from keeping her unbeaten record intact in Friday’s 151st running of the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sognare Il Derby: Umberto Rispoli Is Derby Dreaming with Journalism

Fri May 02 2025Jennifer Kelly

Umberto Rispoli has already had an accomplished career, riding at racetracks around the world, from Italy to Hong Kong, and logging Group or Grade 1 victories in five countries, but a Kentucky Derby victory would take this world traveler’s career to the next level.
2025 Kentucky Derby News and Notes

Fri May 02 2025TwinSpires Staff

2025 Kentucky Derby complete coverage from expert racing analyst picks to engaging rich features and original studies with new knowledge to consider when handicapping.
How Keeler Johnson is betting the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Fri May 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Planning my Kentucky Derby (G1) bets feels refreshingly straightforward this year, because I’m confident #8 Journalism (3-1) will deliver a victory.
LIVE Kentucky Oaks Day: Expert Picks, LIVE odds, entries, results, horse racing news, & handicapping analysis

Fri May 02 2025TwinSpires Staff

Kentucky Oaks day has arrived! We'll be here all day with up-to-minute updates, LIVE odds, expert picks, horse racing news, and in-depth handicapping analysis.
Hanson: Betting the Kentucky Derby and 2000 Guineas

Fri May 02 2025Vance Hanson

The horse that beat Baeza in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), morning line favorite #8 Journalism (3-1), remains our top selection.