2025 Kentucky Derby: Neoequos Odds, Picks & Predictions

by BettingPros Staff |
May 02, 2025

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: Neoequos.

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2025 Kentucky Derby Profile & Predictions: Neoequos

Name: Neoequos
Post Position: 2
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Owners: C2 Racing Stable, Ian Parsard, Shining Stables, Stefania Farms
Breeder: Florida
Sire: Neolithic
Dam: Bold Birdie (by Birdstone)
Color: Bay
Career Record: 7 starts: 2 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds
Earnings: $291,050
Top Beyer Speed Figure: 91 (achieved twice)
Top Equibase Speed Figure: 100
Derby Qualifying Points: 40 (Ranked 17th)

Recent Form & Racing Style

Neoequos secured his spot in the Derby field following the withdrawal of another contender, Built. He enters the race off back-to-back third-place finishes in key prep races: the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes and the Grade 1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. In both outings, he pressed the pace early and showed resilience, though he was unable to maintain his position in the stretch. All seven of his career starts have been at Gulfstream Park, making the Kentucky Derby his first race away from that track.

Betting Outlook

At 30-1 odds, Neoequos is considered a longshot. However, his consistent performances in graded stakes races and tactical speed make him a candidate for exotic wagers like trifectas and superfectas. His ability to stay near the front could be advantageous if the race pace unfolds favorably. Nonetheless, concerns about his stamina over the 11/4-mile distance and lack of experience outside Gulfstream Park temper expectations.

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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