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2025 Kentucky Derby: Journalism 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: Journalism.

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2025 Kentucky Derby Profile & Predictions: Journalism

  • Name: Journalism
  • Post Position: 8
  • Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy
  • Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
  • Owners: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Elayne Stables 5, Robert V. LaPenta
  • Breeder: Don Alberto Corporation (Kentucky)
  • Sire: Curlin
  • Dam: Mopotism (by Uncle Mo)
  • Color: Bay
  • Career Record: 5 starts: 4 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third
  • Earnings: $638,880
  • Top Equibase Speed Figure: 110
  • Derby Qualifying Points: 122.5 (Ranked 2nd)
  • Odds: 3-1​

The Santa Anita Derby winner is the favorite at this year’s Kentucky Derby to the surprise of no one. He has has won four consecutive races, and his worst finish ever was third in a six furlong race last October.

Journalism had a lot left in the tank at the end of the Sanita Anita Derby, as he blew by Baeza for the win. Is this horse beatable? Asbolutely. Neither trainer Michael W. McCargty or jockey Umberto Rispoli have won a Kentucky Derby. Plus, if Journalism falls too far behind, he won’t be able to navigate a crowded field to win.

But there’s a reason this horse is the favorite, and he should be included in exotics.

– Phil Wood

Bet: Win / 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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