Kentucky Derby Field
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Post | Horse/ Best Beyer | Trainer/ Jockey | ML Odds | David Aragona Odds | |||
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Dornoch
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Danny Gargan Luis Saez | 20-1 | 25-1 | |||
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BF: Running same figs this spring as last fall; need-to-lead colt must use his speed from undesirable inside post. | |||||||
DA: Haven't loved the visuals of his races or his workouts this year; perhaps just hasn't taken that next step. | |||||||
2 | Sierra Leone 98 | Chad Brown Tyler Gaffalione | 3-1 | 9-2 | |||
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BF: Conisistent late-runner with ascending figs fired every start, finished 9f preps as if he will relish 10 furlongs. | |||||||
DA: Few can outfinish him once he gets rolling; inside post not ideal, but hardly a disaster for deep closer. | |||||||
3 | Mystik Dan 101 | Kenny McPeek Brian Hernandez | 20-1 | 20-1 | |||
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BF: Uncomfortable wide-trip third final prep disguises form, though career-best win two back was bias-aided. | |||||||
DA: Failed to back up his Southwest, but also fair to say Ark. Derby didn't set up for him; tough read. | |||||||
4 |
Catching Freedom
97
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Brad Cox Flavien Prat | 8-1 | 9-1 | |||
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BF: Improving stretch-runner has never taken backward step, recent last-to-first Louisiana Dby win his best yet. | |||||||
DA: Appeared to overcome past immaturity in final prep; progressive colt may yet have another forward move. | |||||||
5 |
Catalytic
90
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Saffie Joseph Jr. Jose Ortiz | 30-1 | 40-1 | |||
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BF: Benefited by speed-friendly race flow in distant second Florida Derby; three-start colt seems to be in steep. | |||||||
DA: Ran admirably in first route attempt, earned decent fig; still has much to prove as a Derby horse. | |||||||
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Just Steel
95
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D. Wayne Lukas Keith Asmussen | 20-1 | 20-1 | |||
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BF: Ark. Derby runner-up to Preakness early fave Muth produced career-best in 11th start; could upset if repeats. | |||||||
DA: Had valid excuses in both Southwest and Rebel, so Ark. Derby improvement shouldn't be total shock. | |||||||
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Honor Marie
96
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Whit Beckman Ben Curtis | 20-1 | 12-1 | |||
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BF: Benefited by closers-friendly race flow in second to Catching Freedom, coming up to big race third start back. | |||||||
DA: Stepped forward in La. Derby; owns big win over this track as a 2yo; training better than ever right now. | |||||||
8 |
Just a Touch
96
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Brad Cox Florent Geroux | 10-1 | 12-1 | |||
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BF: Solid second intitial route, adds speed, unraced 2yo fourth start in Derby a la winners Mage-'23, Justify-'18. | |||||||
DA: Arguably ran as well as winner in fast-paced Blue Grass; has talent to contend, but just lacks experience. | |||||||
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Encino
94
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Brad Cox Alex Concepcion | SCR | SCR | |||
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BF: Highly rated synth-to-dirt G3 win gives Cox three in Derby; Encino G1 class uncertain but training super. | |||||||
DA: Improving at right time, but benefited from apparent rail bias at Kee; has looked great in the morning. | |||||||
9 | T O Password NA | Daisuke Takayanagi Kazushi Kimura | 30-1 | 50-1 | |||
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BF: Japan shipper with scant credentials, won both starts in big fields, might add pace, tall order third start. | |||||||
DA: Barely held on in Fukuryu after soft trip; both wins earned at two turns and 9F after racing forwardly. | |||||||
10 | Forever Young NA | Yoshito Yahagi Ryusai Sakai | 10-1 | 9-1 | |||
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BF: Japanese colt dislikes kickback, hence wide trip Dubai win; all 19 UAE Derby-to-Ky. Derby starters off the board. | |||||||
DA: His attributes make him a better fit here than prior hyped UAE Derby winners; viewing as a legit threat. | |||||||
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Track Phantom
94
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Steve Asmussen Joel Rosario | 20-1 | 25-1 | |||
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BF: Front-runner wasted easy-pace trips both recent, perhaps distance-challenged but adds speed, blinkers on. | |||||||
DA: He's consistent, but not improving at the same rate as others; has stamina and class questions to answer. | |||||||
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West Saratoga
85
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Larry Demeritte Jesus Castanon | 50-1 | 30-1 | |||
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BF: Won G3 last year at CD, but ranks well below most others on speed figures and class; would be a shock. | |||||||
DA: Was game to hold second after wide trip in Ruby; seasoned runner looks like Derby longshot. | |||||||
13 | Endlessly 91 | Michael McCarthy Umberto Rispoli | 30-1 | 30-1 | |||
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BF: Turf/synthetic specialist has won 5 of 6, but never raced on dirt or posted a noteworthy workout on dirt. | |||||||
DA: Obviously has talent, but looks more turf-inclined; his recent dirt works have not inspired confidence. | |||||||
14 | Domestic Product 87 | Chad Brown Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 30-1 | 25-1 | |||
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BF: Modest figs in dubious preps, enters Derby off two-month break and low-rated win, uncertain if fast enough. | |||||||
DA: Has encountered extremely slow paces before finishing well in preps; wonder if he can get the 10F. | |||||||
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Grand Mo The First
87
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Victor Barboza Emisael Jaramillo | 50-1 | 50-1 | |||
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BF: Finished in another zip code relative to Florida Derby runaway winner Fierceness, may not be fast enough. | |||||||
DA: Qualified via a series of minor awards in preps, but he just doesn't class up on form; would be a surprise. | |||||||
16 | Fierceness 110 | Todd Pletcher John Velazquez | 5-2 | 3-1 | |||
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BF: Fastest juvenile in country last year, fastest 3yo this year, advantageous draw outside his main pace rivals. | |||||||
DA: A generational talent on his best day, but not the most trustworthy; an outside draw helps his cause. | |||||||
17 | Stronghold 89 | Phil D'Amato Antonio Fresu | 20-1 | 20-1 | |||
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BF: Prep victory among lowest figs Santa Anita Derby history (89 Beyer), may have been "waiting" on runner-up. | |||||||
DA: Respect his consistency and tenacity; took an easier path than others in getting here; must get faster. | |||||||
18 | Resilience 90 | Bill Mott Junior Alvarado | 20-1 | 25-1 | |||
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BF: Added blinkers and upset Wood when favorites misfired, colt bred by late Marty Wygod on upward pattern. | |||||||
DA: Stamina doesn't seem to be an issue for him, but must run faster and prove it against tougher. | |||||||
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Society Man
87
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Danny Gargan Frankie Dettori | 50-1 | 50-1 | |||
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BF: Career-best performance last out wide-trip second in Wood, Ky. Derby longshot enters on upward pattern. | |||||||
DA: Not much behind him in surprising Wood placing; wide draw does him no favors; this is a tall order. | |||||||
20 | Epic Ride 90 | John Ennis Adam Beschizza | 50-1 | ||||
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21AE | Mugatu 87 | Jeff Engler Joe Talamo | 50-1 | ||||
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Road to the Derby
Date | Race / Track / Distance | Winner / Beyer | |||||
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Saturday, Sep 16, 2023 |
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West Saratoga 79 | Race Recap View Chart |
West Saratoga
79
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Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 |
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Timberlake 93 | Race Recap View Chart |
Timberlake
93
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Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 |
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Muth 91 | Race Recap View Chart |
Muth
91
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Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 |
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Locked 92 | Race Recap View Chart |
Locked
92
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Sunday, Oct 29, 2023 |
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Liberal Arts 83 | Race Recap View Chart |
Liberal Arts
83
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Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 |
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Fierceness 105 | Race Recap View Chart |
Fierceness
105
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Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 |
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Honor Marie 92 | Race Recap View Chart |
Honor Marie
92
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Saturday, Dec 2, 2023 |
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Dornoch 91 | Race Recap View Chart |
Dornoch
91
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Friday, Dec 15, 2023 |
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Otto the Conqueror 71 | Race Recap View Chart |
Otto the Conqueror
71
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Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 |
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Wynstock 86 | Race Recap View Chart |
Wynstock
86
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Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 |
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Track Phantom 89 | Race Recap View Chart |
Track Phantom
89
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Monday, Jan 1, 2024 |
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Catching Freedom 87 | Race Recap View Chart |
Catching Freedom
87
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Saturday, Jan 6, 2024 |
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Drum Roll Please 80 | Race Recap View Chart |
Drum Roll Please
80
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Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 |
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Track Phantom 90 | Race Recap View Chart |
Track Phantom
90
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Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 |
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Mystik Dan 101 | Race Recap View Chart |
Mystik Dan
101
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Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 |
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Hades 90 | Race Recap View Chart |
Hades
90
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Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 |
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Nysos 105 | Race Recap View Chart |
Nysos
105
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Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 |
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Uncle Heavy 84 | Race Recap View Chart |
Uncle Heavy
84
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Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 |
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No More Time 80 | Race Recap View Chart |
No More Time
80
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Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 |
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Sierra Leone 91 | Race Recap View Chart |
Sierra Leone
91
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Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 |
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Stronghold 89 | Race Recap View Chart |
Stronghold
89
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Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 |
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Timberlake 93 | Race Recap View Chart |
Timberlake
93
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Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 |
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Encino 89 | Race Recap View Chart |
Encino
89
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Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 |
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Deterministic 93 | Race Recap View Chart |
Deterministic
93
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Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 |
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Dornoch 88 | Race Recap View Chart |
Dornoch
88
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Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 |
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Imagination 96 | Race Recap View Chart |
Imagination
96
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Saturday, Mar 9, 2024 |
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Domestic Product 82 | Race Recap View Chart |
Domestic Product
82
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Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 |
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Endlessly 91 | Race Recap View Chart |
Endlessly
91
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Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 |
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Catching Freedom 97 | Race Recap View Chart |
Catching Freedom
97
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Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 |
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Forever Young | Race Recap |
Forever Young
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Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 |
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Fierceness 110 | Race Recap View Chart |
Fierceness
110
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Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 |
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Muth 98 | Race Recap View Chart |
Muth
98
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Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 |
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Resilience 90 | Race Recap View Chart |
Resilience
90
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Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 |
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Sierra Leone 98 | Race Recap View Chart |
Sierra Leone
98
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Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 |
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Stronghold 89 | Race Recap View Chart |
Stronghold
89
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Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 |
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Encino 94 | Race Recap View Chart |
Encino
94
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European Road to the Derby
Date | Race / Track / Distance | Winner | |||||||
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Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 |
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Deepone |
Deepone
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Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 |
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Ghostwriter |
Ghostwriter
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Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 |
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Rosallion |
Rosallion
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Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 |
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Ancient Wisdom |
Ancient Wisdom
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Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 |
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Notable Speech |
Notable Speech
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Friday, Mar 1, 2024 |
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Bergamasco |
Bergamasco
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Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 |
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Japan Road to the Derby
Date | Race / Track / Distance | Winner | |||||||
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Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 |
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Amante Bianco |
Amante Bianco
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Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023 |
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Forever Young |
Forever Young
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Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 |
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Ramjet |
Ramjet
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Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 |
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T O Password |
T O Password
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Kentucky Derby: Zedan's injunction request denied; emergency appeal planned
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Kentucky Derby: Stronghold turned a corner after Sunland Derby win
Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for April 17, 2024
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Torres, Common Defense need defections to get into Kentucky Derby
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Encino
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Kentucky Derby: Final decisions will determine fate of bubble horses
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Barboza feeling good about Grand Mo the First's chances of gaining Derby berth
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No More Time hurt during workout, will miss Kentucky Derby
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Encino, with Lexington win, makes case for Derby berth
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Kentucky Derby: Fierceness works in Florida with Velazquez aboard
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Kentucky Derby: Just a Touch's progression parallels that of Mage
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for April 10, 2024
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Stronghold
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Sierra Leone has four weeks to maintain solid form for Kentucky Derby
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Resilience's date with Kentucky Derby changes Motts' travel plans
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Stronghold as longshot in Kentucky Derby? That's fine with D'Amato
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Fierceness strong Kentucky Derby favorite as Future Wager pool closes
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Sierra Leone solidifies himself a top Kentucky Derby contender in Blue Grass
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Blinkers a big help for Resilience in Wood Memorial victory
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Stronghold takes Santa Anita Derby, punches ticket to Kentucky Derby
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Hades, seeking Derby berth, hopes Lexington Stakes will get him there
Bracken’s Laugh upsets Cardinal at Chelmsford, unlikely to try Kentucky Derby
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Zedan seeks injunction to allow Muth to run in Kentucky Derby
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Endlessly might be back in Kentucky Derby picture
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Barboza keeping close eye on weekend Derby preps
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for April 3, 2024
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Forever Young
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Sierra Leone, Dornoch to meet again in Blue Grass Stakes
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Timberlake will not run in Kentucky Derby
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager: Fierceness made 7-2 morning-line favorite in final pool
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Le Dom Bro, Tapalo among nine late nominations to Triple Crown
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Joseph has another live longshot in the Wood
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New pick three to be offered for Blue Grass, Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial
Lat Long will start in Blue Grass
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Fierceness makes statement with dominating Florida Derby triumph
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Forever Young passes final test in UAE Derby, ready for Kentucky Derby
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Muth looks sharp with easy victory in Arkansas Derby
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Kentucky Derby: With Hades, Orseno rises back to the top
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Stronghold's strong work labels him a Santa Anita Derby threat
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Geroux keeping close eye on Timberlake from afar
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Cox hoping Blue Grass is run over fast track
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Lukas pointing Seize the Grey to Blue Grass
Two-for-two T O Password expected for Kentucky Derby
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for March 27, 2024
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Fierceness
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Muth, Timberlake lead 10-horse field for Arkansas Derby
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Catching Freedom, with Louisiana Derby win behind him, waits for Kentucky Derby
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Ruby runner-up West Saratoga points to Kentucky Derby
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Endlessly not likely to run in Kentucky Derby, trainer says
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Catching Freedom goes last to first in Louisiana Derby
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Endlessly makes it look easy in Jeff Ruby Steaks
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Fierceness draws outside post, made morning-line favorite for Florida Derby
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Timberlake puts in impressive final work ahead of Arkansas Derby
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Dornoch confirmed for Blue Grass
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Fierceness, Hades gets in final Florida Derby works
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Muth heads to Arkansas Derby
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Kentucky Derby: Some horses better suited for afternoon glory
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Brown could train Domestic Product up to Kentucky Derby
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Pletcher makes decisions for cross-entered 3-year-olds
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Stronghold goes with Santa Anita Derby over Blue Grass
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for March 20, 2024
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Track Phantom
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Endlessly tops field of 12 for Saturday's Jeff Ruby Steaks
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Track Phantom draws post 12 in field of 12 for Louisiana Derby
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Dornoch returns to work, next start undecided
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Uncle Heavy begins prep for Wood Memorial
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Fierceness tunes up for Florida Derby with five-furlong work
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Kentucky Derby: Brown would love a win but won't alter training methods
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Domestic Product
Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for March 13, 2024
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Workers abound for Louisiana Derby, Fair Grounds Oaks
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager: Sierra Leone made 5-1 morning-line favorite for Pool 5
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Domestic Product will likely race again before Derby, No More Time likely will not
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Domestic Product sitting on breakthrough race in Tampa Bay Derby
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Locked off Triple Crown trail with knee injury
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Timberlake continues prep for Blue Grass or Arkansas Derby
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Fierceness works five furlongs for Florida Derby
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Gaffalione to ride Liberal Arts in Arkansas Derby
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Kentucky Derby: D'Angelo going for his biggest U.S. win in Tampa Bay Derby
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Deterministic
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Domestic Product, No More Time top Tampa Bay Derby
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San Felipe: Imagination wins the bob in all-Baffert photo
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Blue Grass, Florida Derby on the table for Dornoch
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Clement keeping options open for Deterministic after Gotham win
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Time for Truth passes two-turn test, possible for Arkansas Derby
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Dornoch proves best over dampened Fountain of Youth field
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Deterministic delivers on promise with Gotham win
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Dornoch, Speak Easy top scratch-reduced Fountain of Youth Stakes
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Epic Ride aims to keep rolling in Battaglia Memorial
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Nysos scratches from San Felipe, will await Santa Anita Derby
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Endlessly to remain on synthetic, will head to Jeff Ruby Stakes
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for Feb. 28, 2024
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Tessuto eyes Santa Anita Derby off maiden win
Tapalo to stay on synthetic in Jeff Ruby Steaks
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Dornoch
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Timberlake's next start could be Arkansas Derby or Blue Grass Stakes
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Just a Touch could lead large field for Saturday's Gotham Stakes
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Dornoch, Locked head field of nine in Fountain of Youth
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Timberlake makes statement with Rebel Stakes victory
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Forever Young overcomes mistakes to run down Book'em Danno in Saudi Derby
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Real Macho, Victory Avenue get in drills for Fountain of Youth
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Cox trio works ahead of Gotham
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No More Time to start in Tampa Bay Derby off Sam Davis victory
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Real Macho gets another two-turn try in Fountain of Youth
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Victory Avenue to make next start in Fountain of Youth
Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for Feb. 21, 2024
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Timberlake
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Stronghold takes Sunland Derby, climbs to fourth in Derby points
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Sierra Leone to Blue Grass, Track Phantom to Louisiana Derby after Risen Star
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Timberlake returns, draws post 7 for Rebel
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Relentless Sierra Leone catches Track Phantom late in Risen Star Stakes
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Locked back on the beam with work for possible start in Fountain of Youth
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Kentucky Derby: Beckman looks to put his classic experience to good use with Honor Marie
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Pletcher has five 3-year-olds running on Risen Star card
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Following strong work, Timberlake confirmed for Rebel Stakes
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Domestic Product will get added seasoning in Tampa Bay Derby
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Withers winner Uncle Heavy stuck on farm due to herpesvirus quarantine
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for Feb. 14, 2024
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Tejon Pass, Time for Truth possible for Rebel Stakes
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Tapalo could head to Turfway for Jeff Ruby
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2024 Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sierra Leone
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No More Time possible for either Tampa Bay Derby or Florida Derby
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No More Time goes gate-to-wire to grab Derby points in Sam F. Davis
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Track Phantom draws post 11 for Risen Star
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Kentucky Derby 2024: Pletcher has yet another case of prep hiccups
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Hall of Fame, Track Phantom on target for Risen Star
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Dornoch works toward Fountain of Youth
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for Feb. 7, 2024
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Stronghold hoping to make Sunland Park Derby
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2024 Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Hades
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Triple Crown early nominations close with 346 eligible, down from 369 in 2023
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Locked will miss Sam F. Davis Stakes due to temperature, Pletcher says
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Hades, after Holy Bull upset, may wait until Florida Derby for next start
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Prat's great start to 2024 continues aboard Nysos in Robert Lewis
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Mystik Dan's next start likely will be Arkansas Derby
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Uncle Heavy, after Withers win, targets Wood Memorial as next start
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Hades springs upset in Holy Bull Stakes as Fierceness fades to third
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Nysos, with Robert Lewis triumph, makes it clear who's best in California
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Uncle Heavy noses El Grande O for Withers victory
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Salesman possible for Santa Anita Handicap
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Twenty years ago, Smarty Jones put Oaklawn's 3-year-old series on the map
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Clement makes rare move onto road to Kentucky Derby
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D'Angelo re-routes No More Time, Bentornato from Holly Bull and Swale
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Kentucky Derby: Baffert owners take a stand; don't transfer horses by deadline
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Brown takes blinkers off Domestic Product for Holy Bull Stakes
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Fierceness leads field of eight in Saturday's Holy Bull
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Oaklawn's delayed Southwest Stakes Day will feature large crowd of entries
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Maymun latest star shooting out of Baffert's stable
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Next for Track Phantom: Risen Star Stakes
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Track Phantom holds off Nash in Lecomte Stakes
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Field, Fierceness open as top choices in Kentucky Derby future wager pool
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Track Phantom highlights this week's Lecomte Stakes field
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Muth shows he belongs in Eclipse picture with San Vicente
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Drum Roll Please will point to Withers, Cox says
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Drum Roll Please overcomes slow pace to take Jerome
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Catching Freedom snatches first Derby points of the year in Smarty Jones
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Track Phantom makes Gun Runner first stakes victory
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Glengarry gives two turns a try in Springboard Mile
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Coach Prime steps into spotlight in Los Alamitos Futurity
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Dornoch, after Remsen win, possible for Withers Stakes
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Dornoch's victory in Remsen highlights Puca's productivity
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Track Phantom, Hall of Fame may go separate ways
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Dornoch rallies to edge Sierra Leone in Remsen Stakes
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Honor Marie, trainer Beckman grab first graded stakes wins in Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes
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Fierceness made individual favorite in second Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile: Fierceness takes first step down Kentucky Derby Road
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Locked, Timberlake among top individuals listed in first pool of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
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Liberal Arts gets up late in Street Sense triumph
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'All others' 4-5 favorite in Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
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Final time for Breeders' Futurity changed, Beyer Figure adjusted
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Muth makes his expensive purchase price look good in American Pharoah Stakes
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Timberlake skips away in Champagne victory
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Locked narrowly scores in Breeders' Futurity
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West Saratoga comes from off the pace for upset in Iroquois Stakes
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Baffert, Zedan seek judicial review of 2021 Kentucky Derby penalties
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Iroquois, Pocahontas kick off road to Kentucky Derby and Oaks
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Churchill announces Derby points changes
Kentucky Derby Point Standings
The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown series for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. Held each year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on the first Saturday in May, the track has presented the race continuously since 1875. The Derby is run at the distance of 1 1/4 miles and is arguably the most famous horse race in the world.
Horses compete in the Kentucky Derby after qualifying through a series of preparatory races known as the Road to the Kentucky Derby. These stakes races are held at racetracks across the country and award Derby qualifying points to the top four finishers. The Derby starters are comprised of the horses with the most qualifying points, with two of the 20 spots reserved for the top qualifiers from the European and Japanese Road to the Derby qualifying events.
The Kentucky Derby has many traditions, including drinking mint juleps, wearing festive hats, and singing "My Old Kentucky Home" as the horses enter the track. Its sister race, the Kentucky Oaks, exclusively for 3-year-old fillies, takes place the day before the Kentucky Derby, on the first Friday in May. Both Oaks Day and Derby Day are treated as local holidays in Louisville.
The horse who wins the Kentucky Derby receives a blanket of red roses, the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. The race is commonly referred to as the “Run for the Roses.”
The winning horse becomes the only horse eligible to complete that year's Triple Crown, by running in and winning the two other legs of the series. The middle "jewel" is the Preakness Stakes two weeks later at Pimilco Race Course in Baltimore, and the final leg is the Belmont Stakes three weeks after the Preakness at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. In 2024 and 2025, the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park.
Recent Kentucky Derby Winners
Year | Horse/Trainer | Horse | Trainer | Beyer |
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2024 |
Kenny McPeek
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Mystik Dan | Kenny McPeek | 100 |
2023 |
Gustavo Delgado
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Mage | Gustavo Delgado | 105 |
2022 |
Eric Reed
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Rich Strike | Eric Reed | 101 |
2021 |
Brad Cox
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Mandaloun | Brad Cox | 101 |
2020 |
Bob Baffert
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Authentic | Bob Baffert | 105 |
2019 |
Bill Mott
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Country House | Bill Mott | 99 |
2018 |
Bob Baffert
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Justify | Bob Baffert | 103 |
2017 |
Todd Pletcher
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Always Dreaming | Todd Pletcher | 102 |
2016 |
Doug O'Neill
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Nyquist | Doug O'Neill | 103 |
2015 |
Bob Baffert
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American Pharoah | Bob Baffert | 105 |
2014 |
Art Sherman
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California Chrome | Art Sherman | 97 |
2013 |
Shug McGaughey
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Orb | Shug McGaughey | 104 |
Q: Who is eligible to run?
The Kentucky Derby is open only to 3-year-olds that are nominated to the Triple Crown series, and have earned enough qualifying points.
Q: How do horses earn qualifying points?
Horses earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby through a series of prep races run September – April at multiple tracks across the country. Points available for the races range from 1-100, depending on the quality of the race and where the horse finishes. View the full list of “Road to the Kentucky Derby” qualifying races at left.
Q: How many horses can start in the race?
Currently a maximum of 20 horses can run in the Kentucky Derby. The largest field was 23 horses (1974) for the 100th running of the Kentucky Derby. The smallest field was just 3 horses (1892 and 1905).