One surprise: Demling is fading Rodriguez (12-1), who does not hit the board in his 2025 Kentucky Derby projections. The Bob Baffert-trained horse showcased his potential with a comfortable win the Wood Memorial (G2), posting a 101 Beyer Speed Figure. However, he struggled in races when he was unable to take the early lead.

Journalism, the likely favorite for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, had his final pre-race workout postponed to Sunday at Churchill Downs. Here's why:

Another busy weekend in horse racing saw the Kentucky Derby field set, as well as one shocker and one not in Hong Kong.