Do you need help choosing among the 13 horses in the 2025 Risen Star? I am here for you. I give you all of the statistics, the pros and cons of each horse, allowing you to find your winner. The Risen Star, held at the Fairgrounds in New Orleans is a key Kentucky Derby prep race awarding 50 points to the winner. Many horses that hit the board at the Kentucky Derby competed in the Risen Star including Epicenter, Sierra Leone, Angel of Empire, and Mandaloun. This year we have 13 horses competing, a very deep field of talented runners. Let me help you find the winner! Will it be American Promise, trained by legendary D Wayne Lukas, who has only graced the winner's circle once but who has fast speed? Or well regarded Jonathan's Way, winner of the Iroquois and runner-up in the Kentucky Jockey Club? How about the undefeated Vassimo who is stepping up in class and who has Irad Ortiz Jr flying in for this race? Will we see East Avenue get back to dominance going gate to wire? Seattle Road has late speed, will he be picking up pieces at the end? Can Septarian live up to the promise of his connections with trainer Chad Brown and jockey Flavien Prat? Will Keith Desormeaux surprise with a longshot in Giocoso? Can Built continue to lay the foundation for strong performances at the Fairgrounds? Can Vamos Carlitos fill out verticals with his strong late kick? Can Steve Asmussen get win #4 in this race with Magnitude who has to overcome post position 13?