White House releases 2026 budget proposal increases for military, cuts in health and energy; A horse trainer's community was devastated by the Eaton Fire. Now he's eyeing a Kentucky Derby win.

The White House's 2026 budget proposal includes increased military spending but cuts to health and energy programs, sparking debate. Meanwhile, a horse trainer, whose community was ravaged by the Eaton Fire, hopes for redemption with a potential Kentucky Derby victory.  

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One of the favorites for Saturday's Kentucky Derby was scratched on Thursday afternoon

Two leading contenders for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Rodriguez and Grande, were scratched from the race due to foot bruises, while Baeza has been added to the field. The unexpected withdrawals have reshaped the competition just days before the event.  

2025 Kentucky Derby: Rodriguez and Grande, two top contenders, scratched with foot bruises; Baeza enters field

After hitting the winners of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Saudi Cup and San Felipe Stakes this year, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Kentucky Oaks 2025 at Churchill Downs on Friday

Horse racing expert Michelle Yu, known for her accurate predictions in major races like the Robert B. Lewis Stakes and Saudi Cup, shares her surprising 2025 Kentucky Oaks picks, including top contenders and odds for the prestigious event at Churchill Downs.  

2025 Kentucky Oaks prediction, odds, contenders, time: Surprising picks from expert who nailed Breeders' Cup

When is the Kentucky Derby 2025? Jody Demling revealed his 2025 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs

Expert handicapper Jody Demling shares his early 2025 Kentucky Derby picks, including futures odds and insights for the race scheduled on May 3 at Churchill Downs. Known for his success in Derby-Oaks Doubles, Demling’s analysis provides bettors with valuable early predictions.  

2025 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Expert who hit 11 Derby-Oaks Doubles releases picks

SportsLine horse racing handicapper Jody Demling reveals his top Kentucky Derby 2025 longshots to target on Saturday at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET

SportsLine horse racing expert Jody Demling shares his top three longshot picks for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, offering free betting advice and insights for underdog contenders at Churchill Downs.  

2025 Kentucky Derby sleepers, odds, free advice, contenders: 3 best longshot picks at Churchill Downs

When is the 2025 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 3, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET

A horse racing expert shares surprising predictions and odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, highlighting key contenders and post positions for the iconic race at Churchill Downs on May 3.  

2025 Kentucky Derby predictions, odds, horses, date, post positions: Surprising picks by horse racing expert

Gene Menez, who gave out 18-1 Mystik Dan as a live longshot to win last year, reveals his 2025 Kentucky Derby bets and 2025 Kentucky Derby betting strategy for Churchill Downs

Expert Gene Mendez, who successfully predicted last year's 18-1 longshot winner Mystik Dan, shares his 2025 Kentucky Derby predictions, top horse picks, betting odds, and strategic insights for the upcoming race at Churchill Downs.  

Kentucky Derby 2025 predictions, horses, time, picks, odds: Best bets from expert who hit last year's winner

The 151st Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday evening as 19 horses vie for horse racing's most coveted trophy

The 2025 Kentucky Derby, the 151st edition of the prestigious horse race, will feature 19 competing horses vying for the coveted trophy. The article provides essential details for viewers, including start time, live stream options, TV channels, odds, and post positions.  

Where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Start time, live stream, horses, TV channel, odds, post positions

Jody Demling has revealed his win, place and show picks for the Kentucky Derby 2025 on Saturday, May 3

Horse racing expert Jody Demling shares his predictions and betting odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, including top picks for win, place, show, trifecta, and superfecta wagers ahead of the race on May 3.  

Kentucky Derby 2025 predictions, betting odds: Top win, place, show, trifecta, superfecta expert picks

Learn more ahead of the Kentucky Derby, including how to watch, what time it starts, what channels or streaming options are available, who is expected to win and more

This article previews the upcoming Kentucky Derby, providing essential details such as viewing options, start time, and top contenders, while speculating whether the race will feature another thrilling photo finish.  

Will this year’s Kentucky Derby end with another photo finish? Here’s what to watch

Top horse racing expert reveals picks for 2025 Kentucky Derby horses like Journalism, Sandman and Rodriguez

A leading horse racing expert shares their predictions and analysis for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, highlighting top contenders such as Journalism, Sovereignty, and Sandman, along with insights on post positions and betting odds.  

Kentucky Derby 2025 odds, post positions, picks: Journalism, Sovereignty, Sandman predictions from top expert

When is the Kentucky Oaks 2025? Jody Demling revealed his 2025 Kentucky Oaks picks for the Lilies for the Fillies on Friday, May 2 at Churchill Downs

Expert Jody Demling, known for his successful betting track record, has shared his surprising 2025 Kentucky Oaks picks for the prestigious fillies' race at Churchill Downs on May 2. His insights offer potential value for bettors ahead of the event.  

2025 Kentucky Oaks horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Surprising picks from expert who hit 11 Doubles

Want to know how and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby race live? Here's what to know about the big horse race.

The article provides essential details on how and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live, including broadcast times and streaming options, ensuring viewers don't miss the prestigious horse racing event.  

When and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live tomorrow night

Steve Kornacki: This year's Kentucky Derby features a handicapping puzzle, with the possibility of a wild result and a nice payday for those who can figure it out.

Steve Kornacki breaks down the key storylines and betting opportunities for this year's Kentucky Derby, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the race and the potential for big payouts for savvy bettors.  

Steve Kornacki's guide to the Kentucky Derby: Biggest storylines, best bets

The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and for the first time since 2021, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will return with two horses following a scandal that kept him from Churchill Downs.

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert makes his highly anticipated return to the Kentucky Derby after a two-year absence due to a controversial scandal, entering two horses in this year's race. The article traces the key events that led to his suspension and eventual reinstatement at Churchill Downs.  

Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby return: A timeline of the saga that kept the famed trainer from Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby will start the 2025 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown with a field of 20 horses set to race in the annual Run for the Roses.

The 2025 Kentucky Derby will kick off the Triple Crown season with 20 elite horses competing in the prestigious "Run for the Roses," showcasing top-tier horse racing talent.  

Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby

Expert Jody Demling, known for accurately predicting 11 Derby-Oaks Doubles, shares his early 2025 Kentucky Derby picks ahead of the race scheduled for May 3 at Churchill Downs. The article previews the event, including futures odds and insights.  

2025 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Expert who hit 11 Derby-Oaks Doubles relays picks

A horse racing insider shares surprising predictions and odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, set to take place on Saturday, May 3, at Churchill Downs, with post time at 6:57 p.m. ET. The article highlights unexpected picks and insights into the competing horses and post positions.  

2025 Kentucky Derby predictions, odds, horses, date, post positions: Surprising picks by horse racing insider

Horse racing expert Gene Mendez, who successfully predicted the 18-1 longshot winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, shares his insights, betting strategy, and top picks for the 2025 race at Churchill Downs.  

Kentucky Derby 2025 predictions, horses, time, picks, odds: Best bets by expert who nailed last year's winner

Expert handicapper Jody Demling shares his early 2025 Kentucky Derby picks, including futures odds and insights for the race scheduled for May 3 at Churchill Downs. Demling, known for his successful Derby-Oaks Doubles predictions, offers valuable analysis for bettors and racing enthusiasts.  

2025 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Expert who hit 11 Derby-Oaks Doubles unveils picks

<p>Rodriguez, one of two Bob Baffert-trained horses that were scheduled to run in the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, has been scratched from the race.</p>

Rodriguez, one of two Bob Baffert-trained horses that were scheduled to run in the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, has been scratched from the race.

Trainer Bob Baffert has withdrawn Rodriguez, one of his two horses, from the upcoming 151st Kentucky Derby, reducing his presence in the prestigious race.  

Bob Baffert scratches one of his two horses for the Kentucky Derby

Rodriguez, the top contender trained by Bob Baffert for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, has been scratched due to a foot injury, disappointing fans and altering the race dynamics. Jockey Baeza will now enter the field as a replacement.  

2025 Kentucky Derby: Rodriguez, Bob Baffert's top contender, scratched with foot injury; Baeza enters field

Kentucky Derby 2025 odds, post positions, picks: Journalism, Sovereignty, Sandman predictions by top expert

Horse racing expert Jody Demling shares his predictions and betting odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, including win, place, show, trifecta, and superfecta picks ahead of the race on May 3.  

Kentucky Derby 2025 predictions, betting odds: Win, place, show, trifecta, plus superfecta expert picks

With time running out on his chances to run for the roses, Santa Anita Derby runner-up Baeza slipped into the Kentucky Derby field on Thursday with the scratch of the Bob Baffert-trained Rodriguez

Santa Anita Derby runner-up Baeza secured a spot in the 2025 Kentucky Derby after Bob Baffert's horse Rodriguez was scratched, giving the contender a last-minute opportunity to compete in the prestigious race.  

2025 Kentucky Derby field: Major contender Baeza gets into the field with scratch of Baffert horse

Expert Gene Mendez, who successfully predicted 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan at 18-1 odds, shares his 2025 Kentucky Derby predictions, top horse picks, betting odds, and strategic insights for the upcoming race at Churchill Downs.  

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