Kentucky Derby 2025 Report (2-12-25)

The Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs was the most recent Kentucky Derby 2025 points race, and John Hancock gamely turned away Owen Almighty in an exciting stretch run. In this report, I will recap the Sam F. Davis, update the Derby points standings, and share my latest exceptional 11 Derby contenders.

There are two Kentucky Derby points races this weekend. The Grade 2 Risen Star will be run at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15, and the Sunland Derby will be contested at Sunland Park on Feb. 16. 

Risen Star field: 1 – American Promise, 2 – Jonathan’s Way, 3 – Vassimo, 4 – East Avenue, 5 – Chunk of Gold, 6 – Seattle Road, 7 – Septarian, 8 – Giocoso, 9 – Built, 10 – Render Judgment, 11 – Jolly Samurai, 12 – Vamos Carlitos, 13 – Magnitude. 

Sunland Derby field:  1 – Itsmybirthday (20-1), 2 – Remember Big Jim (12-1), 3 – Smash It (12-1), 4 – Getaway Car (9-5), 5 – Spenard (20-1), 6 – Take Charge Tom (8-1), 7 – McKinzie Street (4-1), 8 – Touchy (7-2), 9 – Caldera (5-1).

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