Journalism is considered one of the early favorites to win the Kentucky Derby, but betting on the horse alone may not provide the payout you seek. You can always feature the favorite as a part of an exacta or a trifecta, or explore other races within the Churchill Downs program on that day to piece together a daily double or a pick-6.

Trainer Bob Baffert returns to the Derby after a suspension by the track following the mess that was the 2021 edition of the event.