Kentucky Derby Coal Battle Odds, History and Predictions

The 151st Kentucky Derby is nearly here, and the field of 20 three-year-old horses is set.

Coal Battle has made a compelling case for themself on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning four of their last five races and five of eight overall.

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Coal Battle Odds and Post Position

Coal Battle's Kentucky Derby morning line odds are 30-1 (+3000).

Coal Battle Trainer and Jockey

Trainer Lonnie Briley has seen great success, specifically in the past two years. After placing top-three in 46% of their starts last year, Briley's horses have done so at a 49% clip in 2025.

Jockey Juan P. Vargas has come on strong the past two years, ranking 66th by wins in 2023 and 88th in 2024. Vargas hasn't enjoyed as much top-end success in 2025, but they notably placed top-three in at least 44% of races every year from 2021-2024.

Coal Battle Race History

Coal Battle has five wins in eight career starts, but they've really turned it up a notch since November of last year. Coal Battle won four consecutive starts from November to February, during which they maxed out with a 104 speed score. They most recently placed third at the Arkansas Derby.

Speed Scores via Equibase.

Coal Battle Kentucky Derby Prediction and Pick

Coal Battle has flashed race-winning speed in their short time competition, and they have the most wins (5) and top-threes (6) of any horse in the field. That experience should serve them well at Churchill Downs, though their lack of top-end speed certainly brings skepticism they have the upside to win the Derby. Even so, at 30-1 odds there's enough proven winning here to consider buying into Coal Battle.

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