Journalism draws post 8, pegged as 3-1 favorite in 2025 Kentucky Derby
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April 27th, 2025
Post positions for the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) were drawn during Saturday's opening night card at Churchill Downs, exactly one week ahead of the May 3 Run for the Roses.
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Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Journalism, pegged as the 3-1 favorite on the morning line, drew well in post 8. Just to his inside are the Japanese duo of Luxor Cafe (post 7) and Admire Daytona (post 6), while most of the speed factors are further inside.
Two of the confirmed closers, Sovereignty (5-1) and Sandman (6-1), are listed as the second and third choices, respectively. They will break next to each other near the outside, with Sandman aiming to be the first horse to win the Derby from post 17, and Sovereignty landing in post 18 in the 20-horse field.
The lone also-eligible, Baeza, needs a defection by 9 a.m. ET Friday to get into the starting gate.
Kentucky Derby Entries & Odds
Post Positions for the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. pic.twitter.com/CGyJn9rmy2
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Kentucky Oaks Entries & Odds
Undefeated Good Cheer rates as the 6-5 favorite in a 14-filly field in Friday's Kentucky Oaks, where she will break from post 11.
Post Positions for the 151st Longines Kentucky Oaks. pic.twitter.com/K38MylPbn0
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