Kentucky Derby Prep Races Odds and News Louisiana Derby 2025: John Hancock The Top Contender  The Grade 2, $1 million Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds is a pivotal stop on the Kentucky Derby Prep Races, offering 100-50-25-15-10 qualifying points to the top five finishers. The winner is gua

The Grade 3, $777,777 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park is one of the most crucial Kentucky Derby Prep Races, offering 100-50-25-15-10 qualifying points to the top five eligible finishers. This 1 1/8-mile event on Turfway’s Tapeta track has attracted a competitive field of 13, including multiple runners already gaining experience on the 2025 Kentucky Derby trail. 

The Grade 2, $300,000 Muniz Memorial is set to take place at Fair Grounds on Louisiana Derby Day, featuring a competitive field of 12 older males racing 1 1/8 miles on the turf. The race plays a pivotal role in the day’s high-stakes action, including the Louisiana Derby and the Fair Grounds Oaks, both of which serve as early Kentucky Derby Prep Races. 

Duke entered the bracket reveal as the favorite to win the national title after winning the ACC Tournament. While Auburn briefly surpassed Duke as the favorite when Cooper Flagg injured his ankle during the quarterfinals and missed the next two games, Flagg is expected to return for the NCAA Tournament. This has shifted the March Madness Betting back in favor of the Blue Devils

The Auburn basketball team has achieved the unthinkable. Considered an "underdog" at the start of the season, the No. 1 seed in the NCAAB Tournament has proven that surprises are always possible. With a lineup featuring players from smaller schools and overlooked talent, Auburn has reached this stage determined to prove it deserves its spot at the tournament's top.