Inside the Kentucky Derby: Contender Previews with Steve Byk

Apr 23, 2025 Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein

Journalism with Umberto Rispoli up wins the San Felipe at Santa Anita Park. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Derby and Oaks contenders have arrived here at Churchill Downs and have begun their preparations. Darren and KK analyze the field and what they have seen from the early trainings so far with Steve Byk from At the Races on SiriusXM. They look at the early favorite Journalism and discuss potential horses that could take down the Derby favorite. Things can change as the official post-position draw happens Saturday 4/26 but the guys give their analysis and key things to watch for over the next week.

Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.

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