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2025 John Battaglia Memorial
Held over 1 1/16 miles, the John Battaglia Memorial is a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby (G1), awarding 20 points to the winner, and offering points on a 10-6-4-2 basis to the top four finishers. The race plays an important role in the Road to the Kentucky Derby, giving three-year-olds a valuable opportunity to earn points toward qualifying for the Derby.
Racing Information
- Date: February 22, 2025
- Distance: 1 1/16 miles
- Points: 20-10-6-4-2
- Purse: $150,000
- Racetrack: Turfway Park
- Open to: Three-year-olds
2025 Kentucky Derby Odds
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | CITIZEN BULL | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine | 16-1 |
| TBD | EAST AVENUE | Tyler Gafflione | Brendan P. Walsh | Godolphin, LLC | 18-1 |
| TBD | RATED BY MERIT | Brian Hernandez, Jr. | Jesus M. Rios | St. Elias Stable | 45-2 |
| TBD | CHANCER MCPATRICK | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Flanagan Racing | 65-2 |
| TBD | GAMING | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul | 65-2 |
| TBD | FEROCIOUS | Javier Castellano | Gustavo Delgado | JR Ranch, Marquee Bloodstock, High Step Racing and OGMA Investments, LLC | 50-1 |
| TBD | SHIN BELIEVE | Yutaka Take | Hideyuki Mori | Susumu Fujita | 50-1 |
| TBD | GETAWAY CAR | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine | 58-1 |
| TBD | ECORO AZEL | Akira Sugawara | Hideyuki Mori | Masatoshi Haramura | 66-1 |
| TBD | UNCAGED | Joel Rosario | Todd A. Pletcher | WinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable | 66-1 |
| TBD | MCKINZIE STREET | Kazushi Kimura | Tim Yakteen | Amestoy, Leslie A., Amestoy, Jr., Pierre Jean and Beasley, Roger K. | 83-1 |
The John Battaglia Memorial, a listed race, is held annually at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. Named in honor of John Battaglia, a prominent figure in Turfway Park’s history, this race has become a significant event on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Although not a Grade 1 or Grade 2 race, it still draws attention for its importance in the Derby prep season, providing valuable points for young horses vying for a spot in the Derby field.
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