Horse names in the 2025 Kentucky Derby will garner considerable attention and there are two contenders whose names begin with "S." That's notable because the names of 19 Kentucky Derby winners have started with the letter "S,

Our horse racing betting picks believe Bullard will pass the distance test in the Lexington Stakes, the final 2025 Kentucky Derby prep. Read on for Robert Criscola's full betting strategy for the Keeneland feature.

A deep dive into the 2025 Kentucky Derby's most intriguing moonshots highlights five under-the-radar contenders—each with the potential to deliver massive payouts and defy the odds on racing’s biggest stage.