US EditionJohn Clay: Kentucky Derby 151’s biggest question: Can anyone beat Journalism?
- The 151st Kentucky Derby took place on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs, featuring 19 horses after two scratches.
- The race built on Journalism’s strong profile as the 7-2 favorite, following his Santa Anita Derby win and stable presence in Barn 35.
- Key contenders included Sandman at 9-2 odds, second favorite and Arkansas Derby winner, and Luxor Cafe, a Japanese entrant favored at 11-1.
- The Derby offered a $5 million purse, with the winner earning $1.3 million, while a 90% chance of rain was forecast for race day evening.
- The event continued its legacy as the nation’s longest-running annual sporting tradition, with extensive broadcast coverage available on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes.
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106.7 WTLCSovereignty Surges Late to Win Kentucky Derby
Source: Grace Bradley / Getty LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty pulled ahead of favorite Journalism in the final moments to win the 151st Kentucky Derby on a rain-soaked track Saturday at Churchill Downs.Journalism led the betting throughout the week, with Sandman dubbed “America’s Pick” and Luxor Cafe of Japan among the top contenders.The $5 million purse matched last year’s total. Sovereignty earned $3.1 million for the win; Journalism claimed $1 …
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151st Running of the Kentucky DerbyIt’s truly hard not to be romantic around this time of year in the sports calendar. The azaleas at Augusta bloomed earlier this month, and now the world turns its focus to the roses that will be handed out in Louisville come the first Saturday in May. The 151st Kentucky Derby (Post Time 6:57 EST) has numerous storylines worth anyone’s time and attention who want to root for the upset, see the bad guy (Bob Baffe…
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