Kentucky Derby 2023
Saturday, May 6, 2023 − Churchill Downs
Top Kentucky Derby News
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Florida Derby: Plenty of nominees but few confirmed starters
Mike Welsch Mar 20,2023
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Yakteen Derby hopefuls running through four time zones
Steve Andersen Mar 19,2023
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Hayes Strike eyes Kentucky Derby prep after Private Terms triumph
Dan Illman Mar 18,2023
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Cox has three for Louisiana Derby
Marcus Hersh Mar 18,2023
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Forte has first work for Florida Derby
Marty McGee Mar 17,2023
Derby Watch
Comments by Brad Free and David Aragona, odds by David Aragona
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Forte
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Todd Pletcher | 3-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Smashing comeback cements juvenile champion early favorite Florida and Kentucky derbies. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Picked up right where he left off in dominant FOY score; reliable, versatile -- deserving favorite. | ||||||||
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Practical Move
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Tim Yakteen | 8-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Grew up, filled out over winter, super comeback: took dirt inside, cut corner, burst away, legit. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Yakteen's top Derby hope may have been with him from Day One; San Felipe score convincing. | ||||||||
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Tapit Trice
92
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Todd Pletcher | 10-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Zero-speed late-runner just getting warmed up 8.5 furlongs at Tampa, should relish 10 furlongs. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Won despite showing all of his bad habits; needs to progress mentally if he's to win the Derby. | ||||||||
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Instant Coffee
92
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Brad Cox | 12-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Favorable conditons both recent wins, presumptive favorite deep Louisiana Derby next week. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Cox's strong finisher ran well back in January; must deliver in La. Derby to maintain ranking. | ||||||||
| Geaux Rocket Ride 96 | Richard Mandella | 15-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Debut maiden sprint winner showed grit salvaging second initial route, undeniable raw abilty. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Showed new gears in game San Felipe; still has some developing to do, but the talent is there. | ||||||||
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Reincarnate
95
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Tim Yakteen | 15-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: SoCal colt shipped and gained seasoning with troubled third on wet track at OP, plenty upside. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Had doubts pre-Rebel, but he dealt with adversity admirably; now the top ex-Baffert runner. | ||||||||
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Confidence Game
94
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Keith Desormeaux | 20-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Rebel proved more taxing than expected, skipped first planned post-race work, next start TBD. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Showed versatility in trouble-free Rebel score; already has enough points to make the Derby. | ||||||||
| Hit Show 91 | Brad Cox | 20-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Withers handed to him on silver platter, fast pace and rail trip, he was good enough to exploit. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Earned a decent fig in Withers, and distance is no concern; don't think we've yet seen his peak. | ||||||||
| Red Route One 92 | Steve Asmussen | 20-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Benefited from fast-slow race shape in runner-up finish Rebel, well-bred closer fires every start. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Lacks any early speed, but his late rally has been reliable; must hope for Derby pace collapse. | ||||||||
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Skinner
95
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John Shirreffs | 20-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Liked his last-to-third effort in San Felipe, improving at the right time and wants more distance. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: San Felipe flow didn't favor closers, so deserves credit for rallying; look for progression next time. | ||||||||
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Angel of Empire
89
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Brad Cox | 30-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Flattered by pace collapse in Risen Star, late-runner "big and leggy" per Cox, saves best for last. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Progressive type has improved with every start; finishes like one that will stay Derby distance. | ||||||||
| National Treasure 97 | Tim Yakteen | 30-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Scratched from San Felipe on March 4 with foot issue, zero Derby points, up against the calendar. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Precocious colt lost Sham as heavy fave; missed 3 weeks of works, has 0 points; clock is ticking. | ||||||||
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Raise Cain
90
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Ben Colebrook | 30-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Unsure what to make of fast-pace, wet-track Gotham romp, but 54-point total puts him in Derby. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Had shown hints of potential, but Gotham romp was still a surprise; looks to validate it next time. | ||||||||
| Rocket Can 91 | Bill Mott | 30-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Nine-point Beyer progression FOY, previously second to subsequent Rebel winner, improving sort. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: No match for Forte, but did step forward in FOY; 40 pts. almost guarantees spot in Derby gate. | ||||||||
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Two Phil's
88
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Larry Rivelli | 30-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Unsure at longer distances, but Risen Star third was creditable considering the pace meltdown. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Moved early into fast paces twice at FG; will try to secure Derby berth on synth in Jeff Ruby. | ||||||||
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Verifying
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Brad Cox | 30-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Beaten favorite in Rebel ran better than looked: chased fast pace, traffic top stretch, tried to finish. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Agree his Rebel trip was far from ideal; next prep critical as he plays catch up in points race. | ||||||||
| Kingsbarns 85 | Todd Pletcher | 50-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Two-start colt demolished allowance cream puffs, gets tested for class in deep G2 next week. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Hasn't beaten much, but visual impression and pedigree have attracted him some fan support. | ||||||||
| Mage 89 | Gustavo Delgado | 50-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Debut maiden sprint winner blew break in better-than-looked FOY; Derby seems like a reach. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Ran a decent race considering poor start in FOY; still have some doubts about him going longer. | ||||||||
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Slip Mahoney
87
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Brad Cox | 50-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Lost significant ground rallying wide Gotham runner-up, pedigree begs longer trip two turns. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Pace collapsed in Gotham, so don't want to give him too much credit for picking up pieces. | ||||||||
| Sun Thunder 89 | Kenny McPeek | 50-1 | ||||||
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| Brad Free: Improving as distances increase, benefited by rail trip and pace collapse in runner-up Risen Star. | ||||||||
| David Aragona: Agree he got a fortunate trip in Risen Star; needs to validate that improvement in La. Derby. | ||||||||
Road to the Derby
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Curly Jack 79 | Race Recap View Chart |
Curly Jack
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Blazing Sevens 91 | Race Recap View Chart |
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| Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 |
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Cave Rock 104 | Race Recap View Chart |
Cave Rock
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| Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 |
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Forte 92 | Race Recap View Chart |
Forte
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| Friday, Nov 4, 2022 |
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Forte | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Forte
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| Saturday, Nov 26, 2022 |
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Instant Coffee | Race Recap View Chart |
Instant Coffee
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| Saturday, Dec 3, 2022 |
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Dubyuhnell 90 | Race Recap View Chart |
Dubyuhnell
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| Saturday, Dec 10, 2022 |
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Practical Move 88 | Race Recap View Chart |
Practical Move
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| Saturday, Dec 17, 2022 |
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Wildatlanticstorm 94 | Race Recap View Chart |
Wildatlanticstorm
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| Monday, Dec 26, 2022 |
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Jace's Road 90 | Race Recap View Chart |
Jace's Road
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| Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 |
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Lugan Knight 85 | Race Recap View Chart |
Lugan Knight
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| Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 |
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Victory Formation 91 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Victory Formation
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| Sunday, Jan 8, 2023 |
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Reincarnate 95 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Reincarnate
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| Saturday, Jan 21, 2023 |
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Instant Coffee 92 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Instant Coffee
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| Saturday, Jan 28, 2023 |
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Arabian Knight 97 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Arabian Knight
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Rocket Can 82 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Rocket Can
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Newgate 100 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Newgate
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Hit Show 91 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Hit Show
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Litigate 77 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Litigate
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Chase the Chaos | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
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| Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 |
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Angel of Empire 89 | Race Recap Analysis Get PPs View Chart |
Angel of Empire
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| Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 |
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Confidence Game 94 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Confidence Game
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| Saturday, Mar 4, 2023 |
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Raise Cain 90 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Raise Cain
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Forte 98 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Forte
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Practical Move 100 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Practical Move
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Congruent 91 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Congruent
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| Saturday, Mar 11, 2023 |
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Tapit Trice 88 | Race Recap Analysis View Chart |
Tapit Trice
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European Road to the Derby
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Belbek |
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Japan Road to the Derby
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All Top Kentucky Derby News
Florida Derby: Plenty of nominees but few confirmed starters
Mike Welsch
Mar 20,2023
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – A total of 23 3-year-olds were nominated for the Grade 1 Florida Derby here on April 1 although the imposing presence of Forte is almost certain to keep the field to a minim
Yakteen Derby hopefuls running through four time zones
Steve Andersen
Mar 19,2023
ARCADIA, Calif. - California trainer Tim Yakteen may have runners in Kentucky Derby prep races in four time zones in coming weeks.
Yakteen said on Sunday that he plans to start Fort Bragg in the Gr
Hayes Strike eyes Kentucky Derby prep after Private Terms triumph
Dan Illman
Mar 18,2023
Hayes Strike may head to a major Kentucky Derby prep at Keeneland after registering a gritty 1 3/4-length victory over favored Coffeewithchris in Saturday's $100,000 Private Terms for 3-year-olds at 1
Cox has three for Louisiana Derby
Marcus Hersh
Mar 18,2023
Trainer Brad Cox has won the first three Fair Grounds stakes races leading to the Louisiana Derby and will have three chances to win the Louisiana Derby itself.
Cox won the Gun Runner in Dece
Forte has first work for Florida Derby
Marty McGee
Mar 17,2023
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Forte, the early favorite for the May 6 Kentucky Derby, had his first breeze since winning the Fountain of Youth Stakes when he went an easy half-mile Friday in 50.72 s
Rice likely to give Arctic Arrogance a shot in Wood Memorial
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Mar 17,2023
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Mar 15,2023
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Blazing Sevens will try to regain form in Wood Memorial
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Mar 15,2023
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Japanese 3-year-old Mandarin Hero plots unusual route to Kentucky Derby
Nicole Russo
Mar 15,2023
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I Don't Get It will jump from maiden win into the Kentucky Derby mix
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Mar 15,2023
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2023 Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for March 15, 2023
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Mar 15,2023
WHO’S HOT
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Blue Grass next for Tampa Bay Derby winner Tapit Trice
Marty McGee
Mar 13,2023
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Rocket Can likely to run next in Arkansas Derby
Mike Welsch
Mar 13,2023
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – The imposing presence of reigning juvenile champion Forte in the lineup for the $1 million Florida Derby on April 1 could result in several other top 3-year-old prospect
2023 Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Angel of Empire
Nicole Russo
Mar 15,2023
Angel of Empire
Classic Empire – Armony’s Angel, by To Honor and Serve
Bred in Pennsylvania by Forgotten Land Investment and Black Diamond Equine ($70,000 Keeneland September yearling purcha
Field once again favored in Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Marty McGee
Feb 13,2023
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The field
Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: El Camino Real analysis
Marcus Hersh
Feb 12,2023
$101,350 El Camino Real, Feb. 11, 2023
[10 qualifying points for first, 4 for second, 3 for third, 2 for fourth, and 1 for fifth]
Winner: Chase the Chaos, by Astern
Trainer: Ed Moger Jr.
Jockey:
Road to 2023 Kentucky Derby: Withers analysis
Marcus Hersh
Feb 12,2023
$250,000 Withers Stakes, Feb. 11, 2023
[20 qualifying points for first, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, and 2 for fifth]
Winner: Hit Show, by Candy Ride
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Manny
Chase the Chaos possible for Jeff Ruby or Santa Anita Derby
Steve Andersen
Feb 12,2023
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Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: Sam F. Davis Stakes analysis
Marcus Hersh
Feb 12,2023
$200,000 Sam Davis Stakes, Feb. 11, 2023
[20 qualifying points for first, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, and 2 for fifth]
Winner: Litigate, by Blame
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
J
Hit Show, after Withers win, likely for Wood Memorial, Cox says
David Grening
Feb 12,2023
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - Hit Show made a successful off-Broadway debut winning Saturday’s Grade 3 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct and it likely earned him a return engagement to New York for the Grade 2, $
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Feb 12,2023
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Feb 11,2023
OLDSMAR, Fla. – Todd Pletcher had eight horses nominated to the Sam F. Davis Stakes. He needed only one.
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Hit Show rewards Cox's strategy with Withers triumph
David Grening
Feb 11,2023
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Chase the Chaos has first stakes win in El Camino Real
Steve Andersen
Feb 11,2023
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Cox has three contenders vying in Risen Star Stakes
Marcus Hersh
Feb 11,2023
Trainer Brad Cox won one of the last 40-point Kentucky Derby qualifying races when Hit Show captured the Withers Stakes on Saturday at Aqueduct, and Cox now has three chances to land the first 100-poi
Newgate sidelined with hock issue, off Kentucky Derby trail
Brad Free
Feb 10,2023
ARCADIA, Calif. – An untimely setback to the improving 3-year-old colt Newgate has knocked the Bob Baffert trainee off the Kentucky Derby trail.
Days after Newgate won the highly rated Grade
Litigate in with a chance to give Pletcher seventh win in Sam F. Davis
Marty McGee
Feb 09,2023
OLDSMAR, Fla. – You won’t find it anywhere on his Hall of Fame plaque, but Todd Pletcher has won the Sam F. Davis Stakes a record six times. It’s typical of the immense swath Pletche
Arctic Arrogance adds blinkers for Withers Stakes
David Grening
Feb 09,2023
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Having watched Arctic Arrogance fall just short in his last two stakes starts, trainer Linda Rice hopes the addition of blinkers helps the New York-bred colt finish second to
Chase the Chaos on the improve for El Camino Real Derby
Steve Andersen
Feb 09,2023
In three starts since arriving at Golden Gate Fields last fall, Chase the Chaos has finished third, second, and first. The steady improvement has led to higher expectations and a start in Saturday&rsq
Kentucky Derby 2023: Trainers Gargan, Spieth look to take step toward Derby fame in Sam F. Davis
Marty McGee
Feb 08,2023
OLDSMAR, Fla. – Folks get tired of the same-old-same-old, which is one reason the Kentucky Derby result last year was so refreshing. The connections of 80-1 winner Rich Strike were unknowns in r
Cave Rock yet to emerge on work tab
Brad Free
Feb 08,2023
Though he was a fast, elite 2-year-old last season, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile runner-up Cave Rock is taking his own sweet time at age 3. Cave Rock is the only horse on the Derby Watch list without
Instant Coffee will wait for Louisiana Derby
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Feb 08,2023
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Feb 08,2023
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Owned by Jerry Moss, Harcyn i
Gun Pilot under consideration for Rebel Stakes
Mary Rampellini
Feb 08,2023
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Trainer Steve Asmussen said Wednesday that the ho
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Nicole Russo
Feb 08,2023
Tapit Trice
Tapit - Danzatrice, by Dunkirk
Bred in Kentucky by Gainesway ($1.3 million Keeneland September yearling purchase by Whisper Hill Farm)
Tapit Trice is a major mover on th
369 nominated to Triple Crown; horses from Cox, Pletcher, and Baffert comprise 28 percent
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The 369 nominees, which includes a record
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Marcus Hersh
Feb 06,2023
$250,000 Holy Bull Stakes, Feb. 4, 2023 (20 qualifying points for first, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, 2 for fifth)
Winner: Rocket Can, by Into Mischief
Trainer: Bill Mott
Jockey: Junior
Mott will try to ride momentum with Jungfrau in Withers
David Grening
Feb 06,2023
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Coming off major graded stakes victories on successive weekends in South Florida, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott will try to expand his reach when he runs Jungfrau in Saturday
Dubyuhnell, Litigate top list of Sam F. Davis probables
Marty McGee
Feb 06,2023
A handful of Atlantic Coast shippers led by Dubyuhnell and Litigate are expected this Saturday for the Sam F. Davis Stakes, the first of two Kentucky Derby points qualifiers to be run this winter at T
Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: Robert Lewis Stakes analysis
Marcus Hersh
Feb 05,2023
$196,000 Robert Lewis Stakes, Feb. 4, 2023
(all horses ineligible for qualifying points)
Winner: Newgate, by Into Mischief
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Owner: SF Racing, Starli
Rocket Can holds off Shadow Dragon for Holy Bull triumph
Mike Welsch
Feb 04,2023
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. - Rocket Can overcame a difficult post and subsequent wide trip to register a hard-fought, three-quarter-length victory over his Bill Mott-trained stablemate Shadow Dragon to ca
Newgate rides newfound style to victory in Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Brad Free
Feb 04,2023
ARCADIA, Calif. – A 3-year-old colt suspected to have distance limitations is putting those doubts to rest this season at Santa Anita.
Newgate, runner-up in a Grade 3 mile last out, won his f
General Jim runs down Super Chow to win Swale
Mike Welsch
Feb 04,2023
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. - Trainer Shug McGaughey resisted the temptation to run his 3-year-old prospect General Jim in Saturday’s main event at Gulfstream Park, the $250,000 Holy Bull, opting ins
Four-horse Robert B. Lewis is all Baffert
Brad Free
Feb 02,2023
ARCADIA, Calif. – A single trainer rarely controls a division as thoroughly as Bob Baffert controls California 3-year-olds. The situation reaches an extreme on Saturday at Santa Anita.
The Gr
Cyclone Mischief looks to rise up ranks in Holy Bull
Mike Welsch
Feb 02,2023
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Cyclone Mischief was rated No. 12 in Daily Racing Form’s inaugural Derby Watch for the 2023 road to the Kentucky Derby. He would improve significantly on that posi
Derby Watch: Despite Kentucky Derby ban, Baffert's influence is undeniable
David Grening
Feb 01,2023
The aftermath of the 2021 Kentucky Derby still hangs over the sport of Thoroughbred racing and its most famous horse race nearly two years later and three months before the 149th Run for the Roses is
Falcone equipping Mr Bob with blinkers for Holy Bull
Marty McGee
Feb 01,2023
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Trainer Robert Falcone Jr. said he’s “cautiously optimistic” that he can proceed down the Kentucky Derby trail with Mr Bob after the colt runs Saturday
Brown starts readying Blazing Sevens for first Kentucky Derby prep
David Grening
Feb 01,2023
Blazing Sevens, who appears to be trainer Chad Brown’s lone Kentucky Derby hope at this point, will make his 3-year-old debut in either the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 or the Fo
Asmussen will test Private Creed for dirt, Kentucky Derby potential
Mary Rampellini
Feb 01,2023
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Private Creed, who was a closing third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint in November, could get a shot at a Kentucky Derby points race. Trainer Steve Asmussen s
Cave Rock yet to get started on work tab, Rebel in doubt
Brad Free
Feb 01,2023
Time may have run out for Cave Rock to make his targeted comeback race, initially planned to be the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes on Feb. 25 at Oaklawn Park.
“It’s getting tight,” trainer
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Forte
Nicole Russo
Feb 01,2023
Forte
Violence – Queen Caroline, by Blame
Bred in Kentucky by South Gate Farm ($80,000 Keeneland November weanling purchase by Silver Hill Farm; $110,000 Keeneland September yearling purch
All four entrants in Robert Lewis Stakes from Baffert barn
Steve Andersen
Jan 29,2023
ARCADIA, Calif. - The field for the Grade 3 Robert Lewis Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita on Saturday will consist of four entrants trained by Bob Baffert.
The $200,000 race at 1 1/16 miles dr
Road to 2023 Kentucky Derby: Southwest Stakes analysis
Marcus Hersh
Jan 30,2023
$750,000 Southwest Stakes, Jan. 28, 2023 [20 qualifying points for first (not awarded), 8 for second, 4 for third, 3 for fourth, and 2 for fifth]
Winner: Arabian Knight, by Uncle Mo
Trainer: Bob B
Kentucky Derby: Baffert runners must be transferred by Feb. 28 to earn qualifying points
David Grening
Jan 22,2023
As trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension from the New York Racing Association is set to expire this week, new details have emerged about what has to happen for horses currently trained by him to be e
Arabian Knight headed to Oaklawn for Southwest Stakes
Brad Free
Jan 22,2023
ARCADIA, Calif. – Arabian Knight, romping debut winner last fall at Keeneland and among the most highly regarded 3-year-old colts in California, will ship to Oaklawn Park for his 2023 debut in t
Bench Points may be headed to San Felipe following sprint win
Steve Andersen
Feb 12,2011
ARCADIA, Calif. – Perfect after four starts in sprints, including a sharp win in an optional claimer on Friday, Bench Points is through with one-turn races for the rest of the winter.
Bench Poi
Lecomte victory gives Cox options for Instant Coffee
Marcus Hersh
Jan 22,2023
Push a 3-year-old too early in the year, and you won’t have a horse left for the Kentucky Derby. Don’t push enough, and your horse might not have sufficient qualifying points to make the 2
Instant Coffee turns it on late to win the Lecomte Stakes
Marcus Hersh
Jan 21,2023
Instant Coffee might strike some as a prototypical speedless grinding type, but with a boiling pace in front of him, the 3-year-old colt roasted five foes winning the Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes
Instant Coffee could give Cox another notch on his belt in Lecomte
Marcus Hersh
Jan 19,2023
Seems like the Brad Cox barn does nothing but win these days at Fair Grounds. Since Dec. 26, Cox-trained horses have won the Pago Hop, Sugar Bowl, Letellier, and Gun Runner Stakes. Since Dec. 17, all
Two Phil's tries to show he's worthy of Kentucky Derby dreams in Lecomte Stakes
Marcus Hersh
Jan 18,2023
The last time a real Kentucky Derby horse came out of Chicago was 2002, when War Emblem won the Illinois Derby at defunct Sportsman’s Park for trainer Bobby Springer, subsequently was purchased
Lecomte card entries have Cox written all over them
Marcus Hersh
Jan 15,2023
Brad Cox is starting to seem like the Bob Baffert of the Midwest. Baffert for years, and in 2022-23 especially, has a barn brimming with young stakes-class dirt horses, and right now, Cox’s stri
Arctic Arrogance breezes for Withers Stakes
David Grening
Jan 15,2023
OZONE PARK, N.Y. -- Just eight days after finishing second in the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct, Arctic Arrogance returned to the work tab Sunday morning at Belmont Park, breezing a half-mile in 50.47 sec
Southwest, Martha Washington fields begin to take shape
Mary Rampellini
Jan 15,2023
The field for the Grade 3, $750,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park is beginning to take shape two weeks out from the main event, with one leading contender putting in a notable work on Saturday at F
Wildatlanticstorm ($32) surges to Springboard Mile triumph
Mary Rampellini
Dec 18,2022
Wildatlanticstorm emerged as the top 2-year-old male of the Remington Park meet Saturday night when he barreled to a 1 1/4-length win over 4-5 favorite Giant Mischief in the $400,000 Springboard
Giant Mischief gets two-turn test in Springboard Mile
Mary Rampellini
Dec 15,2022
The undefeated Giant Mischief will take on a diverse cast of 2-year-olds Saturday night in the $400,000 Springboard Mile, a Kentucky Derby points race that closes the meet at Remington Park.
A fiel
Practical Move will be rested before return in spring, Yakteen says
Steve Andersen
Dec 18,2022
Last spring, Tim Yakteen received the sort of phone call every trainer enjoys from a client. Owners Pierre and Leslie Amestoy had bought a pair of 2-year-olds in Florida that were bound for Yakteen&rs
Practical Move takes inside route to Los Alamitos Futurity triumph
Steve Andersen
Dec 17,2022
CYPRESS, Calif. - The practical move aboard the colt Practical Move in Saturday’s Grade 2 Los Alamitos Futurity at Los Alamitos was an inside path through the final three furlongs.
Jockey Ram
Practical Move gets second two-turn try in Los Alamitos Futurity
Steve Andersen
Dec 12,2022
With an asterisk, Practical Move is a winner around two turns this year.
On Oct. 10 at Santa Anita, Practical Move finished second by 1 1/2 lengths in a maiden special weight race at a mile to Fort
Remsen winner Dubyuhnell might return in Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs
David Grening
Jan 06,2023
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Dubyuhnell, winner of the Grade 2 Remsen at Aqueduct on Dec. 3, returned to the work tab Tuesday, breezing a half-mile in 50.50 seconds at the Palm Meadows training center in
Remsen runner-up Arctic Arrogance now targeting Jerome
David Grening
Dec 09,2022
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – After initially planning to wait until the Withers Stakes on Feb. 4 to run Arctic Arrogance again, trainer Linda Rice said this week she is now strongly considering running th
Dubyuhnell's victory in Remsen Stakes puts him on Derby road
David Grening
Dec 03,2022
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - Dubyuhnell and Arctic Arrogance turned Saturday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Remsen Stakes into their own private match race, with Dubyuhnell prevailing by a half-length to put hi
Remsen Stakes: Tuskegee Airmen unbeaten but still learning
David Grening
Dec 01,2022
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Tuskegee Airmen has won both of his starts, and to listen to his trainer, John Servis, the horse has yet to figure out what he’s doing.
“He’s super talent
Arctic Arrogance stepping out of statebred company for Remsen
David Grening
Nov 10,2022
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Arctic Arrogance, the 4 1/2-length winner of the Sleepy Hollow Stakes for New York-breds on Oct. 30, will make his next start in the Grade 2, $250,000 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduc
Instant Coffee too strong for KJC field as Saez notches six wins on card
Marty McGee
Nov 26,2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Instant Coffee was clearly best in the Grade 2, $399,625 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs when giving jockey Luis Saez his sixth winner of the Stars of Tomorrow c
Romans high on Cyclone Mischief for Kentucky Jockey Club
Marty McGee
Nov 24,2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Dale Romans has had some stars of yesterday, but he’d like one for today and tomorrow. The highly decorated trainer believes he just might have one in Cyclone Mischief, p
Breeders' Cup Juvenile: Forte's late move too much for Cave Rock
David Grening
Nov 04,2022
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The first unbeatable horse in this year’s Breeders’ Cup was beaten.
Cave Rock, a 2-5 favorite in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile off dynamic wins in his fir
Forte shows he can handle two turns with game victory in Breeders' Futurity
Marty McGee
Oct 08,2022
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Forte validated his victory in the Hopeful Stakes and prevailed in his first attempt around two turns Saturday when outgaming Loggins in a thrilling 109th running of the Grade 1
Cave Rock romps in American Pharoah Stakes, will head to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile as favorite
Brad Free
Oct 08,2022
ARCADIA, Calif. – A 2-year-old colt named for a hole in a mountain ran a hole in the wind Saturday at Santa Anita to solidify his role as early favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
Blazing Sevens gains BC Juvenile berth with Champagne triumph
David Grening
Oct 01,2022
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - A flop in the slop in the Grade 1 Hopeful at Saratoga four weeks ago, Blazing Sevens made amends in a major way Saturday at Aqueduct, rallying down the center of the sloppy Aqu
Curly Jack, Fun and Feisty upset juvenile stakes
Marty McGee
Sep 17,2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A couple of mild surprises were in store when the parallel roads to the 2023 Kentucky Derby and Oaks opened Saturday at Churchill Downs with a pair of longstanding fixtures for
Kentucky Derby Point Standings
Rank
Horse/Trainer
Horse/
Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Points
Non-Restricted Stakes
Earnings
1
Forte
Todd Pletcher
Forte
Todd Pletcher
90
$1,783,730
2
Practical Move
Tim Yakteen
Practical Move
Tim Yakteen
60
$372,000
3
Confidence Game
Keith Desormeaux
Confidence Game
Keith Desormeaux
57
$610,480
4
Angel of Empire
Brad Cox
Angel of Empire
Brad Cox
54
$287,000
5
Raise Cain
Ben Colebrook
Raise Cain
Ben Colebrook
54
$204,750
6
Tapit Trice
Todd Pletcher
Tapit Trice
Todd Pletcher
50
$210,000
6
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
17
$348,120
7
Rocket Can
Bill Mott
Rocket Can
Bill Mott
40
$227,150
8
Red Route One
Steve Asmussen
Red Route One
Steve Asmussen
33
$398,375
9
Instant Coffee
Brad Cox
Instant Coffee
Brad Cox
32
$385,065
10
Classic Car Wash
Mark Casse
Classic Car Wash
Mark Casse
26
$100,000
11
Sun Thunder
Kenny McPeek
Sun Thunder
Kenny McPeek
24
$115,250
12
General Banker
James Ferraro
General Banker
James Ferraro
24
$84,000
13
Two Phil’s
Larry Rivelli
Two Phil’s
Larry Rivelli
23
$235,850
14
Congruent
Antonio Sano
Congruent
Antonio Sano
20
$211,585
15
Hit Show
Brad Cox
Hit Show
Brad Cox
20
$137,500
16
Litigate
Todd Pletcher
Litigate
Todd Pletcher
20
$120,000
17
Geaux Rocket Ride
Richard Mandella
Geaux Rocket Ride
Richard Mandella
20
$80,000
18
Slip Mahoney
Brad Cox
Slip Mahoney
Brad Cox
20
$60,000
19
Classic Legacy
Bill Mott
Classic Legacy
Bill Mott
19
$45,000
20
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
17
$352,120
21
Blazing Sevens
Chad Brown
Blazing Sevens
Chad Brown
16
$415,000
22
Arctic Arrogance
Linda Rice
Arctic Arrogance
Linda Rice
16
$130,000
23
Reincarnate
Tim Yakteen
Reincarnate
Tim Yakteen
15
$149,500
24
Jace’s Road
Brad Cox
Jace’s Road
Brad Cox
15
$100,350
25
Skinner
John Shirreffs
Skinner
John Shirreffs
15
$84,500
26
Cyclone Mischief
Dale Romans
Cyclone Mischief
Dale Romans
15
$44,525
27
Verifying
Brad Cox
Verifying
Brad Cox
14
$184,750
28
Shadow Dragon
Bill Mott
Shadow Dragon
Bill Mott
13
$60,020
29
Victory Formation
Brad Cox
Victory Formation
Brad Cox
10
$156,750
30
Dubyuhnell
Danny Gargan
Dubyuhnell
Danny Gargan
10
$137,500
31
Lugan Knight
Michael McCarthy
Lugan Knight
Michael McCarthy
10
$83,625
32
Hejazi
Tim Yakteen
Hejazi
Tim Yakteen
10
$60,000
33
Mage
Gustavo Delgado
Mage
Gustavo Delgado
10
$19,200
34
Eyeing Clover
Brad Cox
Eyeing Clover
Brad Cox
10
$18,000
35
Prairie Hawk
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Prairie Hawk
Saffie Joseph Jr.
10
$17,500
36
Tapit’s Conquest
Brad Cox
Tapit’s Conquest
Brad Cox
10
$16,000
37
Scoobie Quando
Ben Colebrook
Scoobie Quando
Ben Colebrook
8
$105,200
38
Denington
Kenny McPeek
Denington
Kenny McPeek
8
$43,110
39
Hayes Strike
Kenny McPeek
Hayes Strike
Kenny McPeek
7
$95,750
40
Andiamo a Firenze
Kelly Breen
Andiamo a Firenze
Kelly Breen
7
$72,000
41
Frosted Departure
Kenny McPeek
Frosted Departure
Kenny McPeek
6
$222,112
42
West Coast Cowboy
Saffie Joseph Jr.
West Coast Cowboy
Saffie Joseph Jr.
6
$24,250
43
Fort Bragg
Tim Yakteen
Fort Bragg
Tim Yakteen
5
$32,000
44
Lord Miles
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Lord Miles
Saffie Joseph Jr.
5
$27,100
45
Bourbon Bash
Wayne Lukas
Bourbon Bash
Wayne Lukas
5
$15,000
46
Clear the Air
Will Walden
Clear the Air
Will Walden
5
$12,000
47
Single Ruler
Keith Desormeaux
Single Ruler
Keith Desormeaux
5
$8,000
48
Legacy Isle
Rohan Crichton
Legacy Isle
Rohan Crichton
4
$44,325
49
Moon Landing
Kevin Attard
Moon Landing
Kevin Attard
4
$4,650
50
Gulfport
Steve Asmussen
Gulfport
Steve Asmussen
3
$267,070
51
Determinedly
Mark Casse
Determinedly
Mark Casse
3
$20,500
52
Western Ghent
Wayne Lukas
Western Ghent
Wayne Lukas
2
$37,325
53
Il Miracolo
Antonio Sano
Il Miracolo
Antonio Sano
2
$16,535
54
Tall Boy
Leandro Mora
Tall Boy
Leandro Mora
2
$12,000
55
Neural Network
Chad Brown
Neural Network
Chad Brown
2
$9,000
56
Miranda Rights
Mark Casse
Miranda Rights
Mark Casse
2
$4,290
57
Champions Dream
Danny Gargan
Champions Dream
Danny Gargan
1
$20,000
About the Kentucky Derby
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.
Kentucky Derby Point Standings
Rank
Horse/Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Points
1
Forte
Todd Pletcher
Forte
Todd Pletcher
90
2
Practical Move
Tim Yakteen
Practical Move
Tim Yakteen
60
3
Confidence Game
Keith Desormeaux
Confidence Game
Keith Desormeaux
57
4
Angel of Empire
Brad Cox
Angel of Empire
Brad Cox
54
5
Raise Cain
Ben Colebrook
Raise Cain
Ben Colebrook
54
6
Tapit Trice
Todd Pletcher
Tapit Trice
Todd Pletcher
50
6
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
17
7
Rocket Can
Bill Mott
Rocket Can
Bill Mott
40
8
Red Route One
Steve Asmussen
Red Route One
Steve Asmussen
33
9
Instant Coffee
Brad Cox
Instant Coffee
Brad Cox
32
10
Classic Car Wash
Mark Casse
Classic Car Wash
Mark Casse
26
11
Sun Thunder
Kenny McPeek
Sun Thunder
Kenny McPeek
24
12
General Banker
James Ferraro
General Banker
James Ferraro
24
13
Two Phil’s
Larry Rivelli
Two Phil’s
Larry Rivelli
23
14
Congruent
Antonio Sano
Congruent
Antonio Sano
20
15
Hit Show
Brad Cox
Hit Show
Brad Cox
20
16
Litigate
Todd Pletcher
Litigate
Todd Pletcher
20
17
Geaux Rocket Ride
Richard Mandella
Geaux Rocket Ride
Richard Mandella
20
18
Slip Mahoney
Brad Cox
Slip Mahoney
Brad Cox
20
19
Classic Legacy
Bill Mott
Classic Legacy
Bill Mott
19
20
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
Curly Jack
Tom Amoss
17
21
Blazing Sevens
Chad Brown
Blazing Sevens
Chad Brown
16
22
Arctic Arrogance
Linda Rice
Arctic Arrogance
Linda Rice
16
23
Reincarnate
Tim Yakteen
Reincarnate
Tim Yakteen
15
24
Jace’s Road
Brad Cox
Jace’s Road
Brad Cox
15
25
Skinner
John Shirreffs
Skinner
John Shirreffs
15
26
Cyclone Mischief
Dale Romans
Cyclone Mischief
Dale Romans
15
27
Verifying
Brad Cox
Verifying
Brad Cox
14
28
Shadow Dragon
Bill Mott
Shadow Dragon
Bill Mott
13
29
Victory Formation
Brad Cox
Victory Formation
Brad Cox
10
30
Dubyuhnell
Danny Gargan
Dubyuhnell
Danny Gargan
10
31
Lugan Knight
Michael McCarthy
Lugan Knight
Michael McCarthy
10
32
Hejazi
Tim Yakteen
Hejazi
Tim Yakteen
10
33
Mage
Gustavo Delgado
Mage
Gustavo Delgado
10
34
Eyeing Clover
Brad Cox
Eyeing Clover
Brad Cox
10
35
Prairie Hawk
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Prairie Hawk
Saffie Joseph Jr.
10
36
Tapit’s Conquest
Brad Cox
Tapit’s Conquest
Brad Cox
10
37
Scoobie Quando
Ben Colebrook
Scoobie Quando
Ben Colebrook
8
38
Denington
Kenny McPeek
Denington
Kenny McPeek
8
39
Hayes Strike
Kenny McPeek
Hayes Strike
Kenny McPeek
7
40
Andiamo a Firenze
Kelly Breen
Andiamo a Firenze
Kelly Breen
7
41
Frosted Departure
Kenny McPeek
Frosted Departure
Kenny McPeek
6
42
West Coast Cowboy
Saffie Joseph Jr.
West Coast Cowboy
Saffie Joseph Jr.
6
43
Fort Bragg
Tim Yakteen
Fort Bragg
Tim Yakteen
5
44
Lord Miles
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Lord Miles
Saffie Joseph Jr.
5
45
Bourbon Bash
Wayne Lukas
Bourbon Bash
Wayne Lukas
5
46
Clear the Air
Will Walden
Clear the Air
Will Walden
5
47
Single Ruler
Keith Desormeaux
Single Ruler
Keith Desormeaux
5
48
Legacy Isle
Rohan Crichton
Legacy Isle
Rohan Crichton
4
49
Moon Landing
Kevin Attard
Moon Landing
Kevin Attard
4
50
Gulfport
Steve Asmussen
Gulfport
Steve Asmussen
3
51
Determinedly
Mark Casse
Determinedly
Mark Casse
3
52
Western Ghent
Wayne Lukas
Western Ghent
Wayne Lukas
2
53
Il Miracolo
Antonio Sano
Il Miracolo
Antonio Sano
2
54
Tall Boy
Leandro Mora
Tall Boy
Leandro Mora
2
55
Neural Network
Chad Brown
Neural Network
Chad Brown
2
56
Miranda Rights
Mark Casse
Miranda Rights
Mark Casse
2
57
Champions Dream
Danny Gargan
Champions Dream
Danny Gargan
1
Recent Kentucky Derby Winners
| Year | Horse/Trainer | Horse | Trainer | Beyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Eric Reed
|
Rich Strike | Eric Reed | 101 |
| 2021 |
Brad Cox
|
Mandaloun | Brad Cox | 101 |
| 2020 |
Bob Baffert
|
Authentic | Bob Baffert | 105 |
| 2019 |
Bill Mott
|
Country House | Bill Mott | 99 |
| 2018 |
Bob Baffert
|
Justify | Bob Baffert | 103 |
| 2017 |
Todd Pletcher
|
Always Dreaming | Todd Pletcher | 102 |
| 2016 |
Doug O'Neill
|
Nyquist | Doug O'Neill | 103 |
| 2015 |
Bob Baffert
|
American Pharoah | Bob Baffert | 105 |
| 2014 |
Art Sherman
|
California Chrome | Art Sherman | 97 |
| 2013 |
Shug McGaughey
|
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).