Legendary trainer Todd Pletcher is a two-time Kentucky Derby winner but has faced heartbreak at the iconic race since debuting in 2000. With a record 65 horses sent to the starting gates at Churchill Downs, he has come up short with several contenders. This time, he’ll enter the 2025 Derby with Grande, who is 20-1 odds despite a tough trip as the Wood Memorial runner-up.

Grande’s half-brother, Journalism, stands as the favorite at 3-1 after achieving three stakes wins in his career. Before finalizing your Derby picks, make sure to check SportsLine’s horse racing predictions from leading expert Jody Demling, who has excelled in this race historically.

Demling has notably scored the Kentucky Oaks-Derby double 11 times in the past 16 years and has accurately predicted multiple major race winners. Given his proven track record, followers of his advice are reaping significant rewards.

As the 2025 Kentucky Derby post positions are finalized, Demling reveals his betting picks and predictions on SportsLine. The latest odds are listed below.