The kentucky derby futures index correlation with leisure ETFs widened, driven by rising on-track attendance forecasts. Quant-driven investors are positioning in correlated equities, projecting a 2.1% ROI over the next quarter. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Oct 2, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Paulick Report as a Preferred Source by clicking here. A total of $2,330,748 was bet on Derby and Oaks future wagers this year, a 13.6% increase from last year's $2,052,391. Risk managers monitoring kentucky derby futures note tightening spreads, an indicator of heightened institutional interest. This may foreshadow supportive flows into connected equities during critical event weeks.