Who is Your Lucky Kentucky Derby Horse Based on Zodiac Sign?

The Kentucky Derby is a race built on speed, endurance, and a little bit of fate. But what if the stars above could tip the odds even further in your favor?

Celebrity astrologer Inbaal Honigman took a closer look at the 2025 field to find out which horse best matches each zodiac sign’s spirit, traits, and energy.

From fiery Aries to intuitive Pisces, each sign carries strengths – and challenges – that echo through the personalities of this year’s contenders. Some matches are almost too perfect to ignore, from Burnham Square's boundless energy aligning with Aries to Luxor Café’s global adventures matching Sagittarius' wild spirit.

Whether you’re betting big, placing a fun wager with friends, or simply sizing up the field for bragging rights, here's which Kentucky Derby horse is most in sync with your sign – and why destiny might just be riding with you.

Kentucky Derby Odds

(Odds courtesy FanDuel Racing)

Kentucky Derby Zodiac Sign Matches

♈ Aries

🏇 The horse you should back: Burnham Square (12-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Aries is a youthful and active sign, known for its boundless energy. Those born under the sign of the Ram are fiery and quick. Winning trainer Ian Wilkes is quoted as saying “He’s not a big, robust horse”, and this is the Aries’ secret weapon, too. They’re often slight and athletic due to being so active, but that doesn’t hold them back. They’ll win because they’re not too robust, not in spite of.

♉ Taurus

🏇 The horse you should back: Citizen Bull (20-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Taurus is a calm and bookish sign, famed for their endless brain power. Those born under the sign of the Bull are traditional and graceful. SF Racing's Tom Ryan, the managing partner of Citizen Bull’s large ownership group, is quoted as saying about Citizen Bull that he’s: “so mentally strong”, which is just the way Taureans are. This is totally apart from the fact that the Taurus symbol is the Bull, making this horse the ideal choice for Taureans.

♊ Gemini

🏇 The horse you should back: Grande (20-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Gemini is a cheerful and chatty sign, recognizable by their friendliness. Those born under the sign of the Twins are the consummate party animals. Geminis can relate to Grande’s run of luck, because Heart of Honor's defection, which cleared the way for Grande to run for the roses. Gemini’s dual nature means that one minute they lose, the next minute they win, and they just keep rolling, unbothered.

♋ Cancer

🏇 The horse you should back: Rodriguez (12-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Cancer is a sensitive and family-minded sign, known for its warm heart and simple tastes. Those born under the sign of the Crab place feelings ahead of facts. Rodriguez is named for Sixto Rodriguez, the American musician from Detroit, Michigan. Sixto Rodrigues was himself a Cancerian, and lived a simple life despite his huge success.

♌ Leo

🏇 The horse you should back: Journalism (3-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Leo is a proud and powerful sign, famed for their lustrous mane. Those born under the sign of the Lion have a burning desire to be at the top. Jockey Umberto Rispoli is quoted as saying: “It’s rare for a horse to get held up at the three-eighths pole and to get back in the race in that way. It’s always difficult, especially for such a big horse.” Leos are driven and persistent and will always complete a race, exactly like Journalism.

♍ Virgo

🏇 The horse you should back: Sovereignty (5-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Virgo is a neat and meticulous sign, recognizable by their attention to detail. Those born under the sign of the Virgin know that if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Sovereignty jockey Junior Alvarado is quoted as saying: “I Wouldn’t Trade My Horse for Anyone”. This kind of loyalty resonates with the faithful attitudes of the Virgo.

♎ Libra

🏇 The horse you should back: Tiztastic (20-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Libra is an elegant and kind sign, known for their ability to maintain balance. Those born under the sign of the Scales like to add their own special flair to what they do. Trainer Steve Asmussen is quoted as saying: “He’s stepping forward when he needs to. The horse has got a great mind about him.” Librans similarly like to think things through, and use their heads.

♏ Scorpio

🏇 The horse you should back: Publisher (20-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Scorpio is an intense and determined sign, famed for their passion. Those born under the sign of the Scorpion have a mysterious way about them. Trainer Steve Asmussen said of Publisher: “He’s not going to waste an ounce of energy doing anything other than running.” showing to Publisher’s determination to win, and the intense nature which Scorpios can relate to.

♐ Sagittarius

🏇 The horse you should back: Luxor Café (15-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Sagittarius is an adventurous and curious sign, recognizable by their love of travel. Those born under the sign of the Archer have a great sense of humor. Luxor Café is an international horse, which will resonate with the adventurous Sagittarius. Originating in the United States, based in Hong Kong and having won in Japan, this mare is living the Sagittarian dream.

♑ Capricorn

🏇 The horse you should back: East Avenue (20-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Capricorn is an ambitious and motivated sign, known for their unbroken focus. Those born under the sign of the Sea-goat never give up. Trainer Brendan Walsh is quoted as saying: “He looked at the head of the straight like he was going to fold and he didn’t fold.” Capricorns also strive to succeed, no matter the odds, no matter how hard things get.

♒ Aquarius

🏇 The horse you should back: Final Gambit (30-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Aquarius is an independent and innovative sign, famed for their love of change. Those born under the sign for the Water-bearer will go out of their way to help others. Assistant trainer Tessa Walden said after the Jeff Ruby victory. “He’s got the maturity now to handle something different.” Maturity, and the acceptance of change, are two traits that would appeal to Aquarians.

♓ Pisces

🏇 The horse you should back: Sandman (6-1)

Inbaal Honigman: Pisces is a romantic and emotional sign, recognizable by their big heart. Those born under the sign of the Fish value familiarity. Winning trainer Mark Casse is quoted as saying about Sandman: “As (jockey) Jose (Ortiz) said, he wants to get into a rhythm. And if you can get him into that rhythm, he’ll just go.” Pisces love familiarity and can relate to Sandman’s love of rhythm.