Pool 1 of 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager offered ahead of Breeders' Cup

The first of six 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) pools will be held this week, beginning at noon ET on Wednesday. The pool closes Friday at 6 p.m. before the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar is run.

The pool features 38 individual betting interests as well as options for "All Fillies Foaled in 2022" and "All Other Colts and Geldings Foaled in 2022." Win and exacta wagering ($2 minimum) is available.

Breeders' Futurity (G1) winner East Avenue is the 10-1 individual favorite on the morning line. He and all other expected starters in Friday's Breeders' Cup Juvenile are individual options in Pool 1.

The dates for future KDFW pools are: Nov. 28-Dec. 1 (Pool 2), Jan. 17-19 (Pool 3), Feb. 14-16 (Pool 4), March 14-16 (Pool 5), and April 3-5 (Pool 6). Pool 2 will also feature the Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager, while Pool 5 will include the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.

As in previous years, there are no refunds for the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. If Churchill Downs officials determine a betting interest is unable to compete in the Derby due to injury or illness, wagering on that individual will be suspended immediately.

Brisnet.com past performances and real-time odds will be available at www.kentuckyderby.com/futurewager before the pool opens Wednesday.