The 2025 Kentucky Derby is set to be an exciting event, taking place on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET. Jody Demling, an expert in horse racing, has shared his insights, noting that the favorite, Journalism, draws post No. 8 at 3-1 odds.

Other notable competitors include Sovereignty at 5-1 and Sandman at 6-1. Sandman aims to make history as the first horse to win from post No. 17, a position that has not fared well in the past.

Demling points out that three of the last four winners were at gates No. 8 or lower, with the No. 5 position being the historical favorite with 10 wins, as American Promise comes in as a longshot at 30-1. Demling has correctly chosen the Derby-Oaks double 11 times and his predictions can be found on SportsLine.

Key Predictions

One of Demling’s surprising picks is to fade Rodriguez at 12-1, despite the pedigree of being trained by renowned trainer Bob Baffert. Instead, he highlights Luxor Cafe at 15-1 as a significant contender, owing to his impressive lineage as the son of American Pharoah, who triumphed in the Triple Crown.

With betting odds now set, fans and bettors alike are urged to consider Demling’s expert choices for the race.

Current Odds by Post Position

Post	Horse	Odds	Projection
1	Citizen Bull	20-1	SEE PICKS
8	Journalism	3-1	SEE PICKS
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