Last year's Kentucky Derby had an exciting conclusion, with the first three-horse photo finish since 1947. However, what many are hoping to see in the 2025 Kentucky Derby that they didn't get a year ago is raw speed.

Journalism enters this year's race as the favorite, thanks in part to a four-race win streak, including an April 5 victory in the Santa Anita Derby, a come-from-behind victory that saw him make the necessary adjustments to secure the momentum-sustaining win.

And on the other side of the setup for the Derby draw, stood a person in a horse head and jockey silks, hooves crossed at the ankles, casually hanging at a high-top bar table. Der