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Official Kentucky Derby Odds

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Last updated: April 23, 2025 at 4:44 a.m. EDT

Odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby are a sought after barometer for horse-players and the public alike, because Morning Line odds help provide details of class and value among the field of Kentucky Derby runners.

  • Short odds refers to odds that are closer to even money or '1,' such as '4-5.'
    • The shorter the horse's odds, the better the horse can be perceived to be compared among racing peers.
  • Long odds refers to odds that move further away from even money or '1,' such as '30-1.'
    • The longer the horse's odds, the less talent a horse could have among the Derby starters.

2025 Kentucky Derby Fair Odds

Horse - KYD Points Order
Fair Odds
Jockey
Trainer
1 Burnham Square
8-1
Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Ian Wilkes
2 Sandman
5-1
Jose Ortiz
Mark Casse
3 Journalism
3-1
Umberto Rispoli
Mike McCarthy
4 Rodriguez
6-1
Mike Smith
Bob Baffert
5 Tiztastic
15-1
Joel Rosario
Steve Asmussen
6 Tappan Street
10-1
Luis Saez
Brad Cox
7 Sovereignty
9-2
Junior Alvarado
Bill Mott
8 Final Gambit
30-1
Luan Machado
Coal Battle
9 Coal Battle
20-1
Juan Vargas
Lonnie Briley
10 Chunk of Gold
20-1
Jareth Loveberry
Ethan West
11 Citizen Bull
20-1
Martin Garcia
Bob Baffert
12 Owen Almighty
50-1
Javier Castellano
Brian Lynch
13 East Avenue
15-1
Manny Franco
Brendan Walsh
14 Publisher
20-1
Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Steve Asmussen
15 American Promise
30-1
Nik Juarez
D. Wayne Lukas
16 Flying Mohawk
50-1
Joe Ramos
Whit Beckman
17 Grande
50-1
John Velazquez
Todd Pletcher
18 Built
50-1
Flavien Prat
Wayne Catalano
19 Luxor Cafe JRTKD
10-1
Joao Moreira
Noriyuki Hori
20 Admire Daytona (JPN) MERTKD
30-1
Christophe Lemaire
Yukihiro Kato
21 AE Neoequos
50-1
Edgard Zayas
Saffie Joseph Jr.
22 AE Render Judgement
50-1
Sheldon Russell
Kenny McPeek
23 AE Baeza
50-1
Hector Berrios
John Shirreffs
24 AE California Burrito
50-1
TBD
Tom Drury, Jr.

How to pick your favorite in the 2025 Kentucky Derby?

Picking a favorite can be difficult with a packed field like that found in the Derby. Luckily, TwinSpires offers a great deal of analysis centered around the Kentucky Derby lineup and odds, including pedigree reports of contenders, Future Wagers, and other odds analysis as an ultimate guide of news and notes to help you pick your favorite for the Kentucky Derby. For live updates and coverage, make sure to visit the Kentucky Derby live coverage page.

A better understanding of these odds will be a great advantage when heading to the track on the big day.


Where can I Find Kentucky Derby odds?

Return to this page following the 2025 Kentucky Derby post position draw for the official morning line odds! Until then, you can reference Kentucky Derby fair odds below.



Official Early Kentucky Derby Odds for 2025

Fair Odds for the Kentucky Derby: With almost two months to go before the first Saturday in May, it’s time to start thinking about where the market should be for the Kentucky Derby (G1).

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    • Horses are originally listed in Road to the Kentucky Derby earned points order
    • The Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 6 odds are the parimutuel odds at closing
    • The Fair Odds were last refreshed following the Lexington Stakes

2025 Kentucky Derby Odds with Future Wager Comparison

Horse - KYD Points Order
Fair Odds April
KDFW Odds | Pool 6
KDFW Odds | Pool 5
1 Burnham Square
8-1
31-1
35-1
2 Sandman
5-1
9-1
22-1
3 Journalism
3-1
5-1
5-1
4 Rodriguez
6-1
62-1
107-1
5 Tiztastic
15-1
22-1
119-1
6 Tappan Street
10-1
14-1
64-1
7 Sovereignty
9-2
9-1
7-1
8 Final Gambit
30-1
30-1
10-1
9 Coal Battle
20-1
25-1
14-1
10 Chunk of Gold
20-1
60-1
85-1
11 Citizen Bull
20-1
8-1
9-1
12 Owen Almighty
50-1
48-1
46-1
13 East Avenue
15-1
45-1
38-1
14 Publisher
20-1
33-1
10-1
15 American Promise
30-1
23-1
10-1
16 River Thames
30-1
49-1
65-1
17 Flood Zone
50-1
46-1
39-1
18 Luxor Cafe JRTKD
10-1
19-1
98-1
19 Admire Daytona (JPN) MERTKD
30-1
26-1
10-1
20 Heart of Honor (GB) ERTKD
30-1
26-1
10-1
21 Flying Mohawk
AE
140-1
10-1
22 Grande
AE
46-1
66-1
23 Madaket Road
AE
127-1
54-1
24 Built
AE
139-1
56-1

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Official Kentucky Derby morning line odds are selected by an odds line maker following the post position draw on Derby week. The odds maker determines, as best they can, what the odds of each horse will sit at by betting public interest and wagering action.

Any odds or lines that exist anywhere prior to the official Kentucky Derby draw on Derby week are either speculative, a bookmaker's best guess and non official.

How Kentucky Derby Morning-line Odds Are Made

Kentucky Derby odds are released during the Post Position Draw, a one-hour ceremony that determines starting positions. The Post Position Draw takes place on the Wednesday preceding the Kentucky Derby, which is held on the first Saturday in May. TwinSpires bettors know that we are the home for Kentucky Derby wagering - and these race odds being released are truly one of the most exciting pieces the Kentucky Derby wagering process.

Mike Battaglia, Churchill Downs’ odds maker since 1974, is responsible for both the Kentucky Derby and KDFW morning line odds. He reveals odds for the main event shortly after post positions are drawn.

KentuckyDerby.com streams the Post Position Draw ceremony and the event has been televised nationally on NBCSN and local affiliates.

A full field of 20 contenders can be expected every year for America’s most famous horse race. With the the maximum number of betting interests in other U.S. races sitting at 14, the Kentucky Derby offers the potential for great bet returns.

For live odds, you can log-in to TwinSpires for free or visit KentuckyDerby.com.

Churchill Downs also offers up to four installments of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) in the months leading up to the race. A November KDFW was introduced in 2013, and the remaining three pools are typically scheduled during February, March and April surrounding the important prep races. The morning line odds are released ahead of the weekend and the unique betting opportunity lasts Friday through Sunday.


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