Kentucky Derby contenders have single-digit odds for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs. Journalism (3-1), Sovereignty (5-1) and Sandman (6-1) are all among the favorites in the 2025 Kentucky Derby odds.

Burnham Square (Ian Wilkes, Brian Hernandez Jr.) Publisher (Steve Asmussen, Irad Ortiz Jr.) The San Felipe S. at San Anita winner enters this year's Kentucky Derby as the favorite to win the race, thanks to displayed stamina, which he received in part from his sire, Curlin.

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