Expert Insights on the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Horses, Odds, and Surprising Picks
Key predictions and analysis from top horse racing insiders ahead of the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 3, at Churchill Downs, beginning at 6:57 p.m. ET.
Steve Asmussen and Mark Casse are renowned trainers in North American horse racing, both yet to secure a Derby win despite numerous entries. Asmussen holds a record of 0 wins from 26 entries, qualifying two horses for this year, both at 20-1 odds: Publisher and Tiztastic. Casse, with a record of 0 wins from 10 entries, has one horse in the running, Sandman, favored at 6-1.
Racing insider Michelle Yu has successfully made predictions in the past, including notable wins such as Medina Spirit in 2021 at 12-1 odds. She’s currently advising on the best bets for the upcoming Derby.
Predictions: Michelle Yu advises against betting on Sandman, suggesting that he lacks the pace needed to win at Churchill. Instead, she recommends longshot Luxor Cafe at 15-1 odds, who has shown promising performance in Japan.
How to make your picks
Michelle Yu’s insights can be invaluable for those looking to wager. For her complete analysis, visit SportsLine.
Current Odds
| Post | Horse | Odds | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizen Bull | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 2 | Neoequos | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 3 | Final Gambit | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 5 | American Promise | 30-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 7 | Luxor Cafe | 15-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 8 | Journalism | 3-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 17 | Sandman | 6-1 | SEE PICKS |
For a full breakdown of odds and horse details, visit the complete Derby guide on SportsLine.
