Journalism heads Pool 5 of KDFW; Good Cheer tops Oaks Future Wager

Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) and the lone Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (KOFW) of 2025 will be offered this week beginning at noon ET on Friday.

Both pools feature $2 Win and Exacta wagering, as well as a separate Oaks/Derby Future Double linking selections in both races. The Kentucky Derby Future Wager closes Sunday at 6 p.m., while the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager will remain open until 6:30 p.m.

Pool 5 of the KDFW is headlined by San Felipe (G2) winner #23 Journalism (3-1), who is expected to make his next start in the April 5 Santa Anita Derby (G1). The pool includes 39 individual betting interests and an option for "All Other 3-Year-Olds" not listed.

On Saturday, the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series shifts to Colonial Downs for the $500,000 Virginia Derby. Two Pool 5 entrants – #18 Getaway Car and #30 Rapture – are expected to compete in the 1 1/8-mile contest.

The sixth and final pool of the KDFW is scheduled for April 3-5.

In the KOFW, Godolphin's undefeated #15 Good Cheer, winner of the Rachel Alexandra (G2), has been made the 3-1 morning line favorite among the 40 betting interests, which includes an option for "All Other 3-Year-Old Fillies" not listed.

There are no refunds in the Kentucky Derby or Kentucky Oaks Future Wager. If Churchill Downs officials determine that a wagering interest experiences an injury, illness, or other issue that prevents participation in the Kentucky Derby or Oaks, betting on that horse will be suspended immediately.

More information, Brisnet past performances, and real-time odds on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Future Wagers will be available before the pools open Friday at KentuckyDerby.com.