2025 Kentucky Derby Prep Races

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2025 Kentucky Derby Prep Races: Citizen Bull Leads Points Standings

With nearly six months to go until the Kentucky Derby 2025, it’s time to look at the early contenders in the points standings. 

Six prep races have been completed so far, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, providing insight for bettors looking to dive into Saratoga betting and offtrack betting as the race for the roses approaches. 

These initial prep races awarded 10-5-3-2-1 points to the top five finishers, except for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, which offered 30-15-9-6-3 points.

Early Leaders on the Kentucky Derby 2025 Points Standings

The early frontrunner, Citizen Bull, trained by Bob Baffert, tops the leaderboard with 40 points. Citizen Bull’s dominant performance in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and his earlier win in the American Pharoah Stakes (G1) have put him well ahead of the competition. 

Gaming, another Baffert-trained horse, sits in second with 15 points after his runner-up finish in the Juvenile. Getaway Car, yet another Baffert entry, holds third place with 11 points, having placed fourth in the Juvenile and second in the American Pharoah.

The Kentucky Derby trail continues with the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) on November 30 and the Remsen Stakes (G2) on December 7. 

These events will allow new contenders to rise in the standings, offering valuable points for horses seeking a spot in the Derby. Keeping an eye on the horse racing odds as these races unfold will provide insights into who may emerge as the Derby favorite.

Current Kentucky Derby Points Standings

Bob Baffert’s return to the Derby scene is already making an impact, with his horses dominating the early leaderboard. The next few months will reveal whether other trainers, such as Chad Brown or Brendan Walsh, can challenge his hold on the top spots. 

Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott, also made a strong showing with his Street Sense win, securing him 10 points and a place among the top contenders.

As we progress through the Derby prep races, including significant events in January, keep tracking the horse racing schedule to stay updated on changes in the standings. Horses like Hill Road, who placed third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, and Owen Almighty, runner-up in the Iroquois, remain in striking range, and additional prep races could shake up the points table.