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Key Trends to Know When Betting the 2025 Kentucky Derby

The 2025 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve is almost here. The hotly anticipated run for the roses is one of the most scrutinized races in the world, and there are many historical trends and tendencies that bettors can use to identify the most likely winner.

Here are 11 historical angles to help you handicap the 2025 Kentucky Derby:

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SLIDESHOW: Get to Know the 2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders

America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow every spring with images of the talented cast of 3-year-olds on target for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

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Kentucky Derby Forefathers: Louisville Visionary Charles F. Grainger

The journey from the first Kentucky Derby to the 152nd edition in 2026 included its share of influential names, men and women who have left their mark on the country’s most famous race.

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Grace Potter to Perform National Anthem, Simone Biles to Call ‘Riders Up’ at Kentucky Derby 151

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 16, 2025) – Churchill Downs announced today that GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist Grace Potter will perform the national anthem at the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

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Power Rankings: Burnham Square Moves Into Top 10, Kentucky Derby is Next

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

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