With the Kentucky Derby 2025 still 23 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of all other colts and geldings foaled in 2022 has shown some interesting trends. In pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, this group emerged as the 9-5 favorite. Recent debut winner Barnes, from the barn of six-time Derby winner Bob Baffert, was the 13-1 second choice.

Betting Highlights and Notable Horses

Among the horses that attracted mild interest from bettors were Breeders’ Futurity (G1) winner East Avenue at 15-1, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Citizen Bull at 16-1, Street Sense (G3) winner Sovereignty at 19-1, Hopeful (G1) and Champagne (G1) winner Chancer McPatrick at 21-1, Del Mar Futurity (G1) winner and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile runner-up Gaming at 21-1, and fast Saturday maiden winner Patch Adams at 22-1.Other horses in the field included Admiral Dennis trained by Brad Cox with Constitution as the sire at 38-1, Bullard trained by Michael McCarthy with Gun Runner as the sire at 24-1, Calling Card trained by Mike Maker with Complexity as the sire at 56-1, and many more.

Detailed Analysis of Each Horse

Admiral Dennis shows potential with Brad Cox at the helm and Constitution as the sire. It's a combination that has drawn some attention from bettors. Barnes, from Bob Baffert's barn, has made a strong debut and is a contender with Into Mischief as the sire. Bullard also has its own chances with Gun Runner as the sire.Each horse in the field has its own story and characteristics. For example, Chancer McPatrick trained by Chad Brown with McKinzie as the sire has shown promise in previous races. Gaming, a Del Mar Futurity winner and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile runner-up, is another horse to watch with Game Winner as the sire.

Comparison with Other Sires

In the Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager, all other sires at 9-2 and Into Mischief at 5-1 attracted the most attention from bettors. Always Dreaming was at 117-1, American Pharoah at 46-1, Audible at 155-1, and so on. Each sire has its own set of prospects and potential.For instance, City of Light as a sire had odds of 32-1, while Curlin was at 12-1. These differences in odds reflect the varying levels of confidence among bettors in each sire's ability to produce a Derby winner.

Betting Trends and Pool Statistics

The total handle for the Nov. 28-Dec. 1 KDFW pool, the second of six scheduled wagering pools, was $289,340, with $230,825 in the win pool and $58,515 in exactas. This is a 39.9% increase from last year's $206,800. Pool 1, which covered Oct. 30-Nov. 1, had total betting of $174,785, a 6.4% jump from last year.The Kentucky Derby Future Wager has been offered for a 27th consecutive year, and other Future Wager dates are set for Jan. 17-19 for pool 3, Feb. 14-16 for pool 4, March 14-16 for pool 5, and April 3-5 for pool 6. Pool 5 will include the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.Overall, the early betting on the Kentucky Derby 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting and dynamic affair, with many horses and sires vying for attention and potential glory on the big day.