Kentucky Derby: 4 stories of ordinary bettors winning big

Fri Apr 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

You don’t need to be a millionaire to win a big bet on the Kentucky Derby (G1). Play the right horse(s) in the right situation, and even a small budget can yield a lucrative payoff.
How to Calculate Fair Odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Fri Apr 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Calculating a fair odds line for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is a multi-step process, but it helps determine which horse(s) to bet and is worth the effort.
Race for the Crown episode 2 recap: The Road to the Derby - Part 1

Fri Apr 25 2025Sara Dacus

Episode 2 of Race for the Crown, titled “The Road to the Derby – Part 1,” highlights two critical Kentucky Derby prep races: the Florida Derby (G1) and the Blue Grass S. (G1), both offering Derby qualifying points to the top five finishers.
Race for the Crown episode 1 recap: The Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports

Fri Apr 25 2025Sara Dacus

Race for the Crown opens with episode 1, “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” spotlighting the difficulty of getting to the Kentucky Derby. A voiceover sets the stakes: “20,000 horses born every year. 20 in the starting gate.”
Growth in Kentucky Derby Day betting virtually unabated in its modern history

Fri Apr 25 2025Vance Hanson

Growth in Kentucky Derby Day is not up for debate. Betting virtually is firmly a part of modern history.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for April 24, 2025

Thu Apr 24 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses 'wise guy' and 'narrative' horses that might get bet in this year's Kentucky Derby.
The Official EARLY 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide

Thu Apr 24 2025TwinSpires Staff

The EARLY 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide focuses on getting to know the contenders probable to enter the Kentucky Derby.
Render Judgment – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 23 2025James Scully

Runner-up in the Virginia Derby, Render Judgement will face a tall challenge if he makes the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Workouts, jockeys, shipping plans

Wed Apr 23 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 12 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as two-dozen contenders finalize preparations for the first Saturday in May:
Racing Roundtable: Easter weekend review and appealing longshots for the Kentucky Derby, Oaks

Wed Apr 23 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Racing Roundtable of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Vance Hanson congregate to go over what caught their eye over the weekend in racing, but mostly to look ahead to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Race for the Crown Premiers on Netflix: Follow Along with TwinSpires

Wed Apr 23 2025Sara Dacus

Race for the Crown premieres on Netflix April 22. The six-part docuseries follows jockeys, trainers, and owners through the 2024 Triple Crown season, beginning with the previous season’s Breeders’ Cup.
STUDY: How many prep races are ideal for Kentucky Derby horses?

Tue Apr 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

How many prep races are ideal to prepare a horse for victory in the Kentucky Derby? Let’s crunch the numbers and find out.
Built - Kentucky Derby Context

Tue Apr 22 2025James Scully

Built established himself as a promising prospect over the winter, recording a pair of commendable stakes efforts at Fair Grounds, but his last two performances raise doubts about his affinity for the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby distance.