For the 2025 Kentucky Derby, the top horses to bet on according to the latest expert analysis and betting odds are:
- Journalism : The morning-line favorite with odds around 3-1 to 4-1. Journalism is coming into the race on a four-race winning streak and is trained by Michael McCarthy, making him the standout favorite
- Sovereignty : The second favorite with odds approximately 5-1. Sovereignty is considered a strong contender and is often listed right behind Journalism
- Sandman : Another top contender with odds near 6-1. Sandman is also among the favorites and is expected to be competitive in the race
Other notable horses with longer odds include Citizen Bull (around 13-20-1), Luxor Cafe (15-1), and some longshots like Owen Almighty and Coal Battle at 30-1 odds
. Expert picks from analysts Kevin Kilroy and Kaitlin Free also highlight Journalism, Sovereignty, Sandman, and a few others like Burnham Square and Luxor Cafe as strong choices
. In summary, the best bets for the Kentucky Derby 2025 are:
- Journalism (3-1 to 4-1)
- Sovereignty (5-1)
- Sandman (6-1)
These horses are the favorites according to odds and expert predictions and are the top choices to consider betting on for the race
