The Kentucky Derby 2025's west division scouting report presents a comprehensive list of prospects vying for the 2025 roses. This division encompasses Derby prep races held in California and New Mexico, including those at Santa Anita, Los Alamitos, Del Mar, and Sunland. Since September marked the start of the Derby journey, ten official points races have been run, with three victories achieved by horses in this division. Citizen Bull, trained by Bob Baffert, won twice in the Grade 1 American Pharoah and the Breeders’ Cup. Journalism emerged as the winner in last weekend's Los Alamitos Futurity (G2).

Uncover the Prospects of the Kentucky Derby 2025 West Division

Barnes

At Caesars Sportsbook in Nevada, Barnes holds odds of 25-1 and 13-1 in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Trained by Bob Baffert and owned by Zedan Racing Stables, he won his first maiden special weight at Churchill Downs with a record of 1: 1-0-0 and earnings of $69,000. He has yet to earn any Derby points and was a $3.2 million yearling, with connections to Medina Spirit.There is a sense of potential with Barnes as he enters the Derby arena. His performance in the maiden special weight race shows promise, and his training under Bob Baffert gives him an edge. However, he still has a long way to go to secure a spot in the Derby.

Bullard

With odds of 33-1 and 24-1 at Caesars and KDFW respectively, Bullard is trained by Michael McCarthy and owned by St. Elias, Talia, Three Chimneys, and West Point. He won the 1st Bob Hope (G3) at Del Mar with a record of 2: 2-0-0 and earnings of $105,000. He has not earned any Derby points and was a $675,000 yearling.Bullard's win in the Bob Hope (G3) is a significant achievement. His training under Michael McCarthy has likely played a crucial role in his success. However, like Barnes, he faces the challenge of competing against other strong contenders in the Derby.

Citizen Bull

Citizen Bull has odds of 20-1 and 16-1 at Caesars and KDFW. Trained by Bob Baffert and owned by SF Racing et al, he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with a remarkable record of 4: 3-0-1 and earnings of $1,301,000. He leads in qualifying points with 40 and has two wins on the Derby trail.Citizen Bull's success in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is a testament to his talent. His training by Bob Baffert and the support of his owners have likely contributed to his dominance. He is a strong contender for the Kentucky Derby and will be one to watch.

Gaming

Gaming has odds of 28-1 and 21-1 at Caesars and KDFW. Trained by Bob Baffert and owned by Pegram, Watson, and Weitman, he finished 3rd in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) at Los Alamitos with a record of 4: 2-1-1 and earnings of $589,000. He is second on the Derby points list with 18 points.Gaming's performance in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) is impressive. His training by Bob Baffert and the backing of his owners have given him a good chance in the Derby. He will need to continue to perform well to secure a top spot.

Getaway Car

Getaway Car has odds of 28-1 and 70-1 at Caesars and KDFW. Trained by Bob Baffert and owned by SF Racing et al, he finished 2nd in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) at Los Alamitos with a record of 6: 2-2-0 and earnings of $353,000. He is third on the Derby points list with 16 points.Getaway Car's close finish in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) shows his competitiveness. His training by Bob Baffert and the ownership of SF Racing et al give him a solid foundation. He will be looking to build on this performance in the Derby.

Journalism

Journalism has odds of 17-1 and 52-1 at Caesars and KDFW. Trained by Michael McCarthy and owned by Bridlewood, Don Alberto, Eclipse Thoroughbreds, and Robert LaPenta, he won the Los Alamitos Futurity with a record of 3: 2-0-1 and earnings of $158,880. He has 10 Derby points and is a winner on the Derby trail.Journalism's victory in the Los Alamitos Futurity is a significant milestone. His training by Michael McCarthy and the ownership support have helped him achieve this success. He will be a force to be reckoned with in the Derby.

McKinzie Street

McKinzie Street has odds of 50-1 and 9-5 at Caesars and KDFW. Trained by Tim Yakteen and owned by Amestoy and Beasley, he finished 3rd in the Bob Hope at Del Mar with a record of 4: 1-1-2 and earnings of $153,000. He has 3 Derby points and was sold at auction three times.McKinzie Street's performance in the Bob Hope at Del Mar shows his ability to compete. His training by Tim Yakteen and the ownership of Amestoy and Beasley give him a unique story. He will be looking to improve his Derby chances in the future.

Romanesque

Romanesque has no odds listed at Caesars but holds 74-1 odds at KDFW. Trained by Bob Baffert and owned by SF Racing et al, he won his first maiden special weight at Del Mar with a record of 1: 1-0-0 and earnings of $32,400. He has not earned any Derby points and was a $435,000 yearling, a Pennsylvania-bred.Romanesque's win in the maiden special weight race is a good start. His training by Bob Baffert and the ownership of SF Racing et al give him potential. He will need to build on this success and prove himself in the Derby.