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Insights and Predictions for the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Expert analysis on horses, futures odds, and critiques ahead of the upcoming Derby.
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Sovereignty surged from last to first to win the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park, emerging as an early contender for the Kentucky Derby on May 3. Trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott, Sovereignty currently stands as a joint leader in the Road to the Derby standings and is rated a 17-1 longshot.
“You need to see more from John Hancock before he is willing to back him…so he is a horse to avoid for now.”
Another notable contender is Burnham Square, who after his performance in the Holy Bull Stakes, is now at 15-1 in the latest odds.
2025 Kentucky Derby Odds:
| Horse | Odds | Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes | 8-1 | SEE PICKS |
| Citizen Bull | 9-1 | SEE PICKS |
| Burnham Square | 15-1 | SEE PICKS |
