Official 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Top Horses, Best Picks & Expert Analysis

April 30th, 2025

What does the Official Kentucky Derby Betting Guide include?

The 2025 Kentucky Derby betting guide contains panel picks for key competitive racing on both Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby day. Including in-depth studies and analysis.

  • Race Schedule & Live Blog Schedule
  • Churchill Downs at a Glance Track Meet Statistics
  • Picks by Panel of 5 Expert Racing Analysts
  • Kentucky Oaks Entries and Morning Line Odds
  • Kentucky Oaks Tipsheet with Horse by Horse Analysis
  • Kentucky Derby Entries and Morning Line Odds
  • Kentucky Derby Tipsheet with Horse by Horse Analysis
  • Betting the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Different Budgets
  • 2025 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report
  • The Best Longshot to Bet in the 2025 Kentucky Derby
  • 2025 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Late Pace rating report
  • Study: Does Jockey Experience Influence Win Rates and Earnings?
  • Study: Is the average age of Kentucky Derby-Winning Jockeys Rising?
  • How Old Can a Thoroughbred Horse Jockey Be?
Churchill Downs Spires

Churchill Downs Spires (Photo by Coady Media)

A look at the Churchill Downs meet: December of Previous Year

  • AVG. WINNING ODDS: 5.33-1
  • FAVORITE WIN%: 36% 
  • FAVORITE ITM%: 69%
  • EXOTICS PAYOFF
    • Exacta 83.15
    • Daily Double 95.14
    • Trifecta 631.10
    • Pick 3 680.23
    • Superfecta 4,712.53
    • Pick 4 7,294.65
    • Pick 5 37,040.63
    • Pick 6 Jackpot 214,604.64
    • Super High Five 5,472.64