The east-southeast division of the Kentucky Derby 2025 scouting report includes Derby prep races that are run in New York, Florida, Virginia and Louisiana. That means stakes at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Colonial Downs and Fair Grounds.

Since the road to the Derby began in September, 11 official points races were run and three of them were won by 2-year-olds in this division. Chancer McPatrick was the winner of the 2024 Champagne (G1) which was run as part of the Belmont at the Big A meeting and Poster was first in the Remsen (G2) on Dec. 7. Built had the most recent victory this past Saturday in the Gun Runner.

Of the 13 horses listed in this first east-southeast division report, trainer Chad Brown has four and Todd Pletcher has two. Volatile is the top sire in this report with a pair of promising 2-year-olds.

The following alphabetical list shows each horse with his odds at Caesars Sportsbook in Nevada, Kentucky Derby Future Wager odds from pool 2 last month, sire, trainer, ownership, most recent race, overall record and earnings. Along with any Derby qualifying points earned and a summary comment.

Aviator Gui. Caesars 50-1, KDFW 2 9-5 (all others), Uncle Mo, Chad Brown, Three Chimneys, 2nd Remsen (G2), 4: 1-1-1, $120,500. 5 Derby points. Second in the Remsen at Aqueduct.

Built. Caesars 40-1, KDFW 2 9-5 (all others), Hard Spun, Wayne Catalano, Eclipse Thoroughbred, 1st Gun Runner at Fair Grounds, 3: 2-0-1, $124,204. 10 Derby points. Derby trail winner.

Calling Card. Caesars 35-1, KDFW 2 56-1, Complexity, Mike Maker, Three Diamonds, 3rd allowance at Oaklawn, 4: 1-1-1, $72,850. 0 Derby points. New York-bred.

Chancer McPatrick. Caesars 25-1, KDFW 2 21-1, McKinzie, Chad Brown, Flanagan Racing, 6th Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 4: 3-0-0, $535,000. 10 Derby points. Derby trail winner.

Grayscale. Caesars NA, KDFW 2 107-1, Frosted, Saffie Joseph Jr., e Five Racing, 1st maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park, 1: 1-0-0, $24,000. 0 Derby points. $240,000 yearling purchase at Keeneland.

Hot Property. Caesars 75-1, KDFW 2 90-1, Medaglia d’Oro, Brad Cox, Gary and Mary West, 1st maiden special weight at Fair Grounds 1: 1-0-0, $34,800. 0 Derby points. Homebred won by 3 3/4 lengths.

Incentive Pay. Caesars 35-1, KDFW 2 9-5 (all others), Volatile, Chad Brown, Klaravich Stables, 3rd Hopeful (G1) at Saratoga, 2: 1-0-1, $91,000. 0 Derby points. Third behind two Derby trail winners.

Magnitude. Caesars 90-1, KDFW 2 168-1, Not This Time, Steve Asmussen, Winchell Thoroughbreds, 2nd Gun Runner, 5: 2-1-0, $143,665. 5 Derby points. Sold twice at auction.

Praetor. Caesars 50-1, KDFW 2 9-5 (all others), Into Mischief, Chad Brown, Bill Lawrence, CHP Racing and Gainesway, 1st maiden special weight at Aqueduct, 2: 1-0-1, $61,500. 0 Derby points. $725,000 yearling at Keeneland.

Poster. Caesars 45-1, KDFW 2 9-5 (all others), Munnings, Eoin Harty, Godolphin, 1st Remsen (G2), 3: 3-0-0, $241,628. 10 Derby points. Undefeated Derby trail winner.

Rated by Merit. Caesars 20-1, KDFW 2 44-1, Battalion Runner, Michael Yates, St. Elias Stable, 1st In Reality Stakes at Gulfstream, 4: 4-0-0, $400,000. 0 Derby points. Undefeated Florida-bred.

Tip Top Thomas. Caesars 40-1, KDFW 2 76-1, Volatile, Todd Pletcher, Bakke and Isbister, 2nd Champagne (G1) at Aqueduct, 2: 1-1-0, $155,000. 5 Derby points. $160,000 yearling at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky.

Uncaged – Caesars 60-1, KDFW 2 71-1, Curlin, Todd Pletcher, WinStar Farm and Repole Stable, 1st maiden special weight at Saratoga, 1: 1-0-0, $55,000. 0 Derby points. $450,000 yearling purchase at Keeneland.

Remaining east-southeast division preps

Jerome, Aqueduct, Jan. 4, 10-5-3-2-1

Lecomte (G3), Fair Grounds, Jan. 18, 20-10-6-4-2

Holy Bull (G3), Gulfstream Park, Feb. 1, 20-10-6-4-2

Withers (G3), Aqueduct, Feb. 1, 20-10-6-4-2

Sam F. Davis (G3), Tampa Bay Downs, Feb. 8, 20-10-6-4-2

Risen Star (G2), Fair Grounds, Feb. 15, 50-25-15-10-5

Fountain of Youth (G2), Gulfstream Park, March 1, 50-25-15-10-5

Gotham (G3), Aqueduct, March 1, 50-25-15-10-5

Tampa Bay Derby (G2), Tampa Bay Downs, March 8, 50-25-15-10-5

Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs, March 15, 50-25-15-10-5

Louisiana Derby (G2), Fair Grounds, March 22, 100-50-25-15-10

Florida Derby (G1), Gulfstream Park, March 29, 100-50-25-15-10

Wood Memorial (G2), Aqueduct, April 5, 100-50-25-15-10