Predictions for the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Expert Bets and Insights
Expert Gene Menez provides his betting picks and predictions for the upcoming 2025 Kentucky Derby, highlighting key contenders and longshots.
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is approaching, with the race set for Saturday, April 26, at Churchill Downs. This year’s Derby post time is scheduled for 6:57 PM ET. One of the key contenders, Sandman, is currently listed at 6-1 in the odds and will be trying to break the poor history of horses from post position No. 17, which has never won in Derby history.
Should you target longshots or stick with the favorites? Track expert Gene Menez, who accurately predicted last year’s winner, offers insights into his betting strategy and predictions for the 2025 race.
Top Predictions: Menez is particularly cautious about Sandman’s chances, suggesting that his past victory may be misleading due to favorable conditions in the Arkansas Derby. He believes the horse’s post position could spell trouble.
For expert picks and betting advice ahead of the Derby, visit SportsLine. Here’s a look at the odds for some of the contenders:
| Post | Horse | Odds | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizen Bull | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 2 | Neoequos | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 3 | Final Gambit | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 4 | Rodriguez | 12-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 5 | American Promise | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 6 | Admire Daytona | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 7 | Luxor Cafe | 15-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 8 | Journalism | 3-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 9 | Burnham Square | 12-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 10 | Grande | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 11 | Flying Mohawk | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 12 | East Avenue | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 13 | Publisher | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 14 | Tiztastic | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 15 | Render Judgement | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 16 | Coal Battle | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 17 | Sandman | 6-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 18 | Sovereignty | 5-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 19 | Chunk of Gold | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 20 | Owen Almighty | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
