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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Kentucky Oaks undercard

Fri May 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) undercard on Friday, May 2 at Churchill Downs, including a Pick 4 ending in the Oaks.
Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Friday

Thu May 01 2025John Mucciolo

A very appealing three-race sequence of graded stakes tilts for the ladies on the Friday card at Churchill Downs comprises the Pick 3 of the Week.
Exotics plays for the Edgewood Stakes

Thu May 01 2025John Mucciolo

On Friday, an excellent field of eight sophomore fillies will vie in the $600,000 Edgewood S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
Tipsheet: 2025 Kentucky Oaks

Thu May 01 2025John Mucciolo

An exciting field of 14 three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs main oval in Friday’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
2025 Kentucky Oaks Day spot plays

Thu May 01 2025Vance Hanson

With 27 races carded for Friday and Saturday at Churchill Downs, including, of course, the Kentucky Derby (G1), there is no shortage of options for bettors to sink their teeth into on the most popular weekend in American racing.
“It Was Toby’s Dream” – Toby Keith’s Render Judgment Represents the Late Singer Saturday

Thu May 01 2025Jennifer Kelly

Thanks to the points the colt earned on this year’s Road to the Kentucky Derby, Render Judgment will be breaking from post 15, with a shot to make the late country music star’s dream come true.

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Dosage Index and birthdates for 2025 Kentucky Derby contenders

Thu May 01 2025Kellie Reilly

I regard it as more akin to reading tea leaves than offering meaningful insights into a horse’s genetic inheritance, or aptitude for 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May.
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LIVE Thurby Kentucky Derby Week: Expert Picks, LIVE odds, schedule, horse racing news & handicapping analysis

Thu May 01 2025TwinSpires Staff

Kentucky Derby 2025 is only a day away. Stay with us all day as we keep you updated on all the latest horse racing news for Thurby all while preparing you for one of the two biggest race days of the year the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Thurby plays at Churchill Downs

Thu May 01 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 1 at Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in Hawthorne’s $7,717 Pick 6 carryover.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for May 1, 2025

Thu May 01 2025Jason Beem

Jason shares some final thoughts on the Kentucky Derby and gives his official picks!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 1, 2025

Thu May 01 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses the Kentucky Derby and shares some final thoughts on the undercard and the event itself. Kellie Reilly joins us for the International Radar segment to discuss Luxor Cafe and Admire Daytona's chances on Saturday. 
Race for the Crown episode 4 recap: The Kentucky Derby - Photo Finish

Thu May 01 2025Sara Dacus

Episode 4 of Race for the Crown, titled “The Kentucky Derby: Photo Finish,” captures Derby Week's electricity—from the post position draw to the grand parade to the exclusive trainers’ dinner.
Official 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Top Horses, Best Picks & Expert Analysis

Thu May 01 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.

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