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2025 Kentucky Derby: Journalism Leads as Favorite!

5/3/2025

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Journalism Leads Derby

Get ready for the excitement of the 2025 Kentucky Derby on May 3 at Churchill Downs! With 20 magnificent horses racing for glory, Journalism leads the pack as the favorite at 3-1 odds, closely followed by Sovereignty at 5-1 and Sandman at 6-1. Don’t miss the glamour and thrill, live on NBC and USA Network!

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Baeza Steps Up

Trainer Bob Baffert's star horse, Rodriguez, has been sidelined from the 2025 Kentucky Derby due to a painful foot bruise, paving the way for Baeza to take his place. Under the guidance of John Shirreffs, Baeza, who secured second in the Santa Anita Derby, will start from the 20 post, competing against 18 others, with Journalism leading as the favorite.

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Historical Context

The Kentucky Derby, first run in 1875, is America’s oldest continuously held horse race. Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," it has seen legendary horses like Secretariat and Affirmed. The 2025 race promises drama, especially with favorites like Journalism and the absence of Baffert’s Rodriguez.

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Journalism Leads Derby

Get ready for the excitement of the 2025 Kentucky Derby on May 3 at Churchill Downs! With 20 magnificent horses racing for glory, Journalism leads the pack as the favorite at 3-1 odds, closely followed by Sovereignty at 5-1 and Sandman at 6-1. Don’t miss the glamour and thrill, live on NBC and USA Network!

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