Kentucky Derby 2025 Futures Pool 1 Payout. The kentucky derby is a grade 1 stakes race held annually at churchill downs in louisville, kentucky and is run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs). Star ratings pertains strictly to 10f distance and have no bearing on future derby preps.

Place your derby futures bets early! Bettors wagered $174,785 in 2025 kentucky derby future wager pool 1, including $138,536 in the win pool and $36,249 in the exacta pool.