Hold your horses — literally!
Just days before the 151st Kentucky Derby, top contender Rodriguez has been scratched from the race, and yeah… fans are shook. According to The Washington Post, the colt developed a foot bruise that took him out of the running faster than a mint julep disappears on Derby Day.
Rodriguez, trained by Bob Baffert (yes, that Bob Baffert), was one of the flashiest names heading into Saturday’s race at Churchill Downs. Now? The entire betting scene is upside down.
That’s right — with Rodriguez out, the door just swung open for other top dogs like Journalism (7-2 odds), Sovereignty (5-1), and Sandman (6-1), according to the latest odds shared by USA Today. Long shots like Burnham Square and Luxor Café are also getting extra love from the betting crowd.
Even Mother Nature’s throwing some drama into the mix — New York Post says rain is expected Saturday morning, which could mean a sloppy track come race time at 6:57 p.m. ET. But hey, the Derby’s no stranger to a little mudslinging. Just ask Rich Strike, the 80-1 shot who shocked the world in 2022.
And yes, you can watch the madness unfold live on NBC, Peacock, or FanDuel TV. If you’re in India, set that alarm — post time is 4:27 a.m. IST on Sunday.
With the unexpected shakeup, the 2025 Kentucky Derby just turned into must-watch TV. Fancy hats and all.