Barnes early individual favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3

#2 Barnes, the Bob Baffert-trained winner of the Jan. 4 San Vicente (G2) at Santa Anita has been installed as the 10-1 individual favorite for Pool 3 of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW). The pari-mutuel field of "All Other 3-Year-Olds" is tabbed as the 5-2 overall favorite.

Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Friday at noon ET and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. The pool, which features $2 Win and Exacta wagering, is available at TwinSpires.com.

Barnes is one of nine entrants in the KDFW trained by Baffert, including Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner and presumptive two-year-old champion #6 Citizen Bull.

The only Kentucky Derby (G1) prep that will be held during Pool 3 is the Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds on Saturday. #3 Built, #10 Disco Time, #22 Innovator, and #27 Magnitude are among the 14 Lecomte entries.
 

There will be three remaining KDFW pools this winter and spring. Pool 4 is set for Feb. 14-16, Pool 5 is scheduled for March 14-16, and Pool 6 will take place April 3-5. Pool 5 will also include the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.

There are no refunds in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. If Churchill Downs officials determine during the duration of this week's pool that one of the wagering interests experiences an injury, illness, or other circumstance that would prevent the horse from participating in the Kentucky Derby, betting on the individual horse will be suspended immediately.

More information, Brisnet.com past performances, and real-time odds on the KDFW will be available before the pool opens Friday at KentuckyDerby.com.