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2025 Kentucky Derby: Admire Daytona Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated events in the world of horse racing. Held annually on the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby attracts horse racing enthusiasts from all over the world. The Derby is a 1 1/4 mile race for three-year-old thoroughbreds and is often referred to as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” Let's take a look at the odds for one of the horses competing in the 150th Run for the Roses: Admire Daytona.

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2025 Kentucky Derby Profile & Predictions: Admire Daytona

  • Name: Admire Daytona (JPN)
  • Post Position: 6
  • Trainer: Yukihiro Kato
  • Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
  • Owner: Junko Kondo
  • Breeder: Japan
  • Sire: Drefong
  • Dam: Ice Pastel (by Shackleford)
  • Color: Bay
  • Career Record: 6 starts: 2 wins, 2 seconds
  • Earnings: $672,047
  • Top Beyer Speed Figure: N/A
  • Top Equibase Speed Figure: N/A
  • Derby Qualifying Points: 100
  • Odds: 30-1

Admire Daytona enters the Kentucky Derby as a Japanese-bred colt who secured his spot in the field by winning the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan by a nose. Prior to that, he had a fourth-place finish in the Hyacinth Stakes in Japan.

Admire Daytona is considered a longshot in the Kentucky Derby field. While his UAE Derby win showcases his ability to compete internationally, history has shown that winners of the UAE Derby have struggled in the Kentucky Derby, with no UAE Derby winner finishing better than fifth. His pedigree, being a son of Drefong out of a Shackleford mare, suggests potential for success at longer distances.

While a win might be ambitious, Admire Daytona’s international experience and stalking running style could position him well to hit the board. Including him in exotic wagers like trifectas and superfectas could provide value, especially if the race unfolds favorably for his running style.

Bet: Use in Exotics

Post Horse Trainer Name Jockey Name Odds
1 Citizen Bull Bob Baffert Martin Garcia 20-1
2 Neoequos Saffie Joseph Jr. Flavien Prat 30-1
3 Final Gambit Brad H. Cox Luan Machado 30-1
4 Rodriguez Bob Baffert Mike E. Smith 12-1
5 American Promise D. Wayne Lukas Nik Juarez 30-1
6 Admire Daytona Yukihiro Kato Christophe Lemaire 30-1
7 Luxor Cafe Noriyuki Hori João Moreira 15-1
8 Journalism Michael W. McCarthy Umberto Rispoli 3-1
9 Burnham Square Ian R. Wilkes Brian Hernandez Jr. 12-1
10 Grande Todd A. Pletcher John R. Velazquez 20-1
11 Flying Mohawk Whit Beckman Joe Ramos 30-1
12 East Avenue Brendan P. Walsh Manny Franco 20-1
13 Publisher Steven M. Asmussen Irad Ortiz Jr. 20-1
14 Tiztastic Steven M. Asmussen Joel Rosario 20-1
15 Render Judgement Kenneth G. McPeek Julien Leparoux 30-1
16 Coal Battle Lonnie Briley Juan Vargas 30-1
17 Sandman Mark E. Casse José Ortiz 6-1
18 Sovereignty William I. Mott Junior Alvarado 5-1
19 Chunk of Gold Ethan West Jareth Loveberry 30-1
20 Owen Almighty Brian A. Lynch Javier Castellano 30-1
21 (AE) Baeza John Shirreffs Flavien Prat 12-1

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