Kentucky Derby 2025: Journalism Leads the Pack in a Thrilling Run for the Roses

Kentucky Derby 2025: Journalism Leads the Pack in a Thrilling Run for the Roses

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The 151st Kentucky Derby captivated audiences on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Nineteen elite three-year-old colts competed for a record-tying \$5 million purse, with the winner earning \$3.1 million, marking the richest payout in Derby history. ([New York Post][1], [People.com][2])

Emerging as the favorite, Journalism, trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Umberto Rispoli, entered the race with a four-race winning streak, including a recent victory in the Santa Anita Derby.  Other top contenders included Sovereignty at 5-1 odds and Sandman at 6-1. ([New York Post][3], [New York Post][1])

The race commenced at 6:57 p.m. ET, with Journalism breaking from post position 8. Despite a muddy track due to rain, Journalism maintained a strong pace throughout the 1¼-mile race. In the final stretch, he fended off a late surge from Sovereignty, securing victory by a narrow margin.([New York Post][1])

This win marked a significant achievement for McCarthy and Rispoli, solidifying Journalism's status as a top contender for the Triple Crown. The victory also highlighted the colt's resilience and adaptability under challenging track conditions.([People.com][2], [New York Post][3])

As the racing world turns its attention to the Preakness Stakes, all eyes will be on Journalism to see if he can continue his pursuit of Triple Crown glory.([The Sun][4])

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[1]: https://nypost.com/2025/05/03/betting/best-kentucky-derby-betting-apps-how-to-bet-on-the-151st-run-for-the-roses/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Best Kentucky Derby betting apps: How to bet on the 151st Run for the Roses"

[2]: https://people.com/2025-kentucky-derby-payout-prize-money-breakdown-11725827?utm_source=chatgpt.com "How Much Money Will the 2025 Kentucky Derby Winner Make? What to Know About the Horse Race's Multimillion-Dollar Purse"

[3]: https://nypost.com/2025/05/03/betting/twinspires-promo-code-postracing-for-2025-kentucky-derby-picks-exactas-trifectas-and-superfectas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "TwinSpires Promo Code POSTRACING for 2025 Kentucky Derby: Picks, exactas, trifectas, and superfectas"

[4]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/34773640/horse-racing-kentucky-derby-templegate-tips/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Horse racing tips: 'He won in a good time' - Templegate's top tip and preview for the Kentucky Derby"