LIVE Kentucky Derby Day: Expert Picks, LIVE odds, best bets, entries, results, news, & handicapping analysis

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

Stay with us and feel like you're on the race track this horse race racing day for the 151st Kentucky Derby!
2025 Kentucky Derby Odds, Top Contenders & Betting Favorites

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

Explore the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) odds and top contenders. Compare betting favorites, track odds movement, and get expert insights.
Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Umberto Rispoli

Sat May 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Of all the jockeys riding in the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), few can boast more international experience than Umberto Rispoli.
2025 Kentucky Derby Horses: Full List of Contenders & Entries

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

See the full list of 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) horses, contenders, and official entries. Track updates, odds, and key profiles.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sovereignty

Sat May 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

There was a time not too many years ago when a horse like Sovereignty might have been overlooked as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender because of his pedigree.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli
2025 Kentucky Derby Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses Before 151st Race

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

As of today, Saturday May 3, 2025, Kentucky Derby runners Journalism, Sandman, Luxor Cafe, and Sovereignty currently lead the field as favorites among the betting public.
Splish, Splash – Who Has a Shot in the Kentucky Derby Slop?

Sat May 03 2025Jennifer Kelly

Factors like experience running on an off track as well as turf experience elevate several contenders that could influence your Derby wagers.
Eddie Olcyzk expert picks
Join Celebrity Picks & BetShares for the Kentucky Derby 2025

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

Join Celebrity Picks & BetShares for the Kentucky Derby 2025
2025 Kentucky Derby: Which horses are bred to handle mud?

Sat May 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

It’s been a rainy week at Churchill Downs, and there’s a strong chance the track will be sloppy for the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday afternoon.
2025 Kentucky Derby Weather forecast: Rain Expectations and Temps

Sat May 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Weather Channel and Weather Bug both describe moments of pause in today's rain at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC) offers lucrative prizes

Sat May 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

There’s still time to join the $5,000 Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC) on TwinSpires.com and compete for your share of a guaranteed $250,000 prize pool.
Scully: Pick 3 play on Kentucky Derby Day

Sat May 03 2025James Scully

James Scully has a Pick 3 ticket for Saturday's Kentucky Derby Day.
Best Way for Beginners to Bet $10 on the Kentucky Derby

Sat May 03 2025John Mucciolo

You don't have to be a seasoned pro or bet a lot to wager on the Kentucky Derby. Here is the best way for beginners to bet $10 on the Kentucky Derby.