Early odds for Journalism have him paying out $325 for every $100 bet should he win the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

Journalism was sired by Curlin out of the Uncle Mo mare Mopotism.

Key Factors That Could Lead to Journalism Winning This Year's Kentucky Derby

Post Position (9)

With Rodriguez scratched, Journalism starts from the No. 7 post position.  Seven horses have won from here.

Past Performance (10)

His last two starts were wins and both in Kentucky Derby prep races, including his most recent at the Santa Anita Derby.

As of 2025, 11 horses have won both the Santa Anita Derby and the Kentucky Derby in the same year.  Justify most recently won both in 2018.

More Reason to Bet on Journalism (6)

Though jockey Umberto Rispoli has not yet won a Kentucky Derby, he ranks No. 18 in terms of earnings.  He has had some strong showings of late, including at the Santa Anita with Journalism.

Trainer Mike McCarthy has not won a Kentucky Derby but, In 2021, he trained Rombauer to victory in the Preakness Stakes. He's also had success at the Breeders Cup and Pegasus World Cup.

Why Journalism Might Not Win This Year's Kentucky Derby

Trainer (4)

As of April 2025, trainer Michael W. McCarthy has not won the Kentucky Derby.

Jockey (4)

As of April 2025, Umberto Rispoli has not won the Kentucky Derby.  This will mark his third appearance in the race. 

As of April 27, 2025, Umberto Rispoli is ranked 18th among jockeys in North America based on earnings.

2025 Kentucky Derby Updated Post Positions and Odds

•     Gate 1: Citizen Bull (17-1)
•     Gate 2: Neoequos (57-1)
•     Gate 3: Final Gambit (17-1)
•     Gate 4: American Promise (13-1)
•     Gate 5: Admire Daytona (39-1)
•     Gate 6: Luxor Cafe (15-1)
•     Gate 7: Journalism (7-2)
•     Gate 8: Burnham Square (19-1)
•     Gate 9: Grande (19-1)
•     Gate 10: Flying Mohawk (36-1)
•     Gate 11: East Avenue (33-1)
•     Gate 12: Publisher (30-1)
•     Gate 13: Tiztastic (20-1)
•     Gate 14: Render Judgment (13-1)
•     Gate 15: Coal Battle (30-1)
•     Gate 16: Sandman (5-1)
•     Gate 17: Sovereignty (11-1)
•     Gate 18: Chunk of Gold (33-1)
•     Gate 19: Owen Almighty (44-1)
•     Gate 20: Baeza (50-1)

Early Odds to Win the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Rot     To Win The Kentucky Derby 2025     Moneyline
1     Citizen Bull         +1400
3     Sandman         +800
4     Journalism         +325
17     Rodriguez         +1200
28     East Avenue         +2400
29     Burnham Square         +1450
30     Sovereignty         +600
32     Coal Battle         +2100
34     Owen Almighty         +4000
45     Tiztastic         +1900
52     Luxor Cafe         +950
58     Grande         +1700
60     Final Gambit         -1900
63     American Promise         +1000
64     Flying Mohawk         +5000
65     Neoequos         +6000
66     Publisher         +2900
67     Chunk Of Gold         +3400
68     Admire Daytona         +3400