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Kentucky Derby 2025 payouts: Churchill Downs sets wagering records for third straight year

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Wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program totaled $349 million .

The total broke last year's record of $320.5 million .

All-source wagering also hit a new high of $234.4 million after a record-setting $210.7 million in 2024 .

Sovereignty paid $ 17.96 to win on a $ 2 bet and moved to 3-2-0 in six career starts.

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