Kentucky Derby Journalism Odds, History and Predictions

The 151st Kentucky Derby is nearly here, and the field of 20 three-year-old horses is set.
Journalism has been dominant on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning both starts in 2025.
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Journalism Kentucky Derby Odds and Post Position
Journalism's Kentucky Derby morning line odds are 3-1 (+300).
Journalism Horse Trainer and Jockey
Trainer Michael McCarthy is looking for his first taste of glory at the Kentucky Derby but has found success in the Triple Crown. He trained Rombauer, which won Preakness in 2021.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli, too, hasn't proved it on horse racing's biggest stage, though he's placed 2nd at three separate Breeders' Cup events, most recently in the 2024 Mile aboard Johannes.
Journalism Race History
Journalism's been dominant early in their career, winning four of five starts and placing third in the only one they didn't win.
Speed Scores via Equibase.
Date | Track | Race | Finish | Equibase Speed Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
4/5/2025 | Santa Anita | Santa Anita Derby (Gr. 1) | 1 | 108 |
3/1/2025 | Santa Anita | DK Horse San Felipe Stakes (Gr. 2) | 1 | 110 |
12/14/2024 | Los Alamitos Thoroughbred | Los Alamitos Futurity (Gr. 2) | 1 | 106 |
11/17/2024 | Del Mar | Maiden Special Weight | 1 | 105 |
10/27/2024 | Santa Anita | Maiden Special Weight | 3 | 83 |
Journalism Kentucky Derby Prediction and Pick
Journalism has had the top recent form of any horse in the field, winning four consecutive starts and recording a 105+ speed score in all four.
They have the highest average speed score (102.4) among contenders and the second-highest max speed score (110). There's a compelling mix of ceiling and floor with Journalism.
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