What Are the Payout Odds if Journalism Wins This Year's Kentucky Derby?
Early odds for Journalism have him paying out $325 for every $100 bet should he win the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Journalism was sired by Curlin out of the Uncle Mo mare Mopotism.
Key Factors That Could Lead to Journalism Winning This Year's Kentucky Derby
Post Position (10)
Nine winners, including Mage in 2023, have started from the No. 8 post position.
Past Performance (10)
His last two starts were wins and both in Kentucky Derby prep races, including his most recent at the Santa Anita Derby.
As of 2025, 11 horses have won both the Santa Anita Derby and the Kentucky Derby in the same year. Justify most recently won both in 2018.
More Reason to Bet on Journalism (6)
Though jockey Umberto Rispoli has not yet won a Kentucky Derby, he ranks No. 18 in terms of earnings. He has had some strong showings of late, including at the Santa Anita with Journalism.
Trainer Mike McCarthy has not won a Kentucky Derby but, In 2021, he trained Rombauer to victory in the Preakness Stakes. He's also had success at the Breeders Cup and Pegasus World Cup.
Why Journalism Might Not Win This Year's Kentucky Derby
Trainer (4)
As of April 2025, trainer Michael W. McCarthy has not won the Kentucky Derby.
Jockey (4)
As of April 2025, Umberto Rispoli has not won the Kentucky Derby. This will mark his third appearance in the race.
As of April 27, 2025, Umberto Rispoli is ranked 18th among jockeys in North America based on earnings.
Early Odds to Win the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Rot To Win The Kentucky Derby 2025 Moneyline
1 Citizen Bull +1400
3 Sandman +800
4 Journalism +325
17 Rodriguez +1200
28 East Avenue +2400
29 Burnham Square +1450
30 Sovereignty +600
32 Coal Battle +2100
34 Owen Almighty +4000
45 Tiztastic +1900
52 Luxor Cafe +950
58 Grande +1700
60 Final Gambit -1900
63 American Promise +1000
64 Flying Mohawk +5000
65 Neoequos +6000
66 Publisher +2900
67 Chunk Of Gold +3400
68 Admire Daytona +3400
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