Kentucky Derby Expert Picks, Odds and News

As the Kentucky Derby Prep Races reach their final stretch, the spotlight turns to Santa Anita Park for one of the calendar's most critical 2025 Kentucky Derby qualifiers. On Saturday, the 88th running of the Grade 1, $500,000 Santa Anita Derby features a five-horse field led by top Kentucky Derby contenders Journalism and Citizen Bull. 

As anticipation builds for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, one of the most important Kentucky Derby Prep Races takes place this Saturday at Keeneland with the 101st edition of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Blue Grass Stakes. 

As Kentucky Derby Prep Races fans track the latest point leaders and movement in Kentucky Derby odds, international racing steps into the spotlight this Saturday with the Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan Racecourse. 

With standout performances from Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers  127-122 on Sunday to achieve their 60th win of the season. This victory marks a milestone for the franchise, which reached 60 wins for the third time in its history, the first since the 2009-10 season.

Johni Broome shined with 25 points and 14 rebounds, leading Auburn to a 70-64 victory over Michigan State this Sunday, securing their spot in the Final Four. The Tigers took control of the game with an impressive 17-0 run in the first half, a barrier that the Spartans could not overcome. With this win, Auburn (32-5) makes its second Final Four appearance, the first since 2019, under head coach Bruce Pearl.