Kentucky Derby 2020
Saturday, May 2, 2020 − Churchill Downs
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Top Kentucky Derby News
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Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for Feb. 19, 2020
Jay Privman Feb 19, 2020 -
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Modernist
Nicole Russo Feb 19, 2020 -
If workout any indication, Chance It is ready for Fountain of Youth
Mike Welsch Feb 17, 2020 -
Max Player has first work since winning Withers
David Grening Feb 19, 2020 -
Gouverneur Morris gets back to work while Pletcher considers options
Marty McGee Feb 19, 2020
Derby Watch
Comments by Jay Privman and Marty McGee
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Horse/
Best Beyer
Trainer/
Jockey
McGee
Odds
Trainer:
Barclay Tagg
Jockey:
Manny Franco
Last Race - Track:
Holy Bull, Gulfstream, 2/1, 1st by 3, 100
Next Likely Race - Track:
Florida Derby, 1 1/8m - Gulfstream Park, 3/28
Owner:
Sackatoga Stable
Sire:
Constitution
JP: Dynamic victory to kick off season. Lost try at CD but maybe lights/mud/trip factored against him.
MM: Colt all but erased the CD frustrations with his GP win. Great to see Barclay back in Derby biz.
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
Jockey:
Joel Rosario
Last Race - Track:
San Vicente, Santa Anita, 2/9, 1st by 3/4, 91
Next Likely Race - Track:
Rebel, 1 1/16m - Oaklawn Park, 3/14
Owner:
George Bolton, Arthur Hoyeau, Barry Lipman, Mark Mathiesen
Sire:
Blame
JP: Returned on 3 weeks' rest and with light training, still gutted out a win. Imposing colt goes long next time.
MM: List of '20 Derby hopefuls for his HOF trainer begins, rightly, with a colt who's done nothing wrong so far.
Trainer:
Dale Romans
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Last Race - Track:
BC Juvenile, Santa Anita, 11/1, 8th by 21 1/4, 53
Next Likely Race - Track:
Fntn of Youth, 1 1/16m - Gulfstream Park, 2/29
Owner:
Albaugh Family Stables
Sire:
Tiznow
JP: BC a throwout; form of Iroquois hasn't held up; so many questions. But his 2 wins were visually stunning.
MM: Six works (and counting) for a colt whose return is being feverishly anticipated here in So. Florida.
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Last Race - Track:
R.B. Lewis, Santa Anita, 2/1, 1st by 3/4, 92
Next Likely Race - Track:
San Felipe, 1 1/16m - Santa Anita, 3/7
Owner:
Albaugh Family Stables & Spendthrift Farm
Sire:
Pioneerof the Nile
JP: Fighter. Outdueled competition in last 2, came between rivals in last. Stays in front on gallop-out, too.
MM: Baffert surely wouldn't mind a 2nd Derby winner (following American Pharoah) by a late sire he once trained.
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
Jockey:
Drayden Van Dyke
Last Race - Track:
Sham, Santa Anita, 1/4, 1st by 7 3/4, 90
Next Likely Race - Track:
San Felipe, 1 1/16m - Santa Anita, 3/7
Owner:
S F Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables
Sire:
Into Mischief
JP: Lightly raced colt has come a long ways in short amount of time. Fast, but circumspect regarding 10f.
MM: We ought to get a better gauge in the San Felipe on a yet-untested colt who's been brilliant so far.
Trainer:
Mark Casse
Jockey:
Julien Leparoux
Last Race - Track:
Risen Star (div.), 2/15, 2nd by 2 1/2, 88
Next Likely Race - Track:
Louisiana Derby, 1 3/16m, Fair Grounds, 3/21
Owner:
John C. Oxley
Sire:
Tapit
JP: Very bullish on the way he has progressed. Made mid-race move in last, then an extended run to the wire.
MM: Late perseverance becoming a hallmark of a colt who sure won't be short come Derby Day.
Trainer:
Todd Pletcher
Jockey:
John Velazquez
Last Race - Track:
Tam N1X Allowance, 2/14, 1st by 1 1/4, 88
Next Likely Race - Track:
Fla. Derby or Blue Grass, GP-3/28 or Kee-4/4
Owner:
Team Valor International & WinStar Farm
Sire:
Constitution
JP: Workmanlike comeback a solid means to an end. Will get one shot to earn enough points to head to Louisville.
MM: Pletcher: "No reason to commit to anything yet. We'll see how he trains and keep all our options open."
Trainer:
Mike Trombetta
Jockey:
Jose Ortiz
Last Race - Track:
Sam F. Davis, 2/8, 2nd by 2 1/2
Next Likely Race - Track:
Gotham/TB Derby/later, Aqu/Tam 3/7 or later
Owner:
Owner: Eclipse Racing Thoroughbreds, Twin Creeks Racing, Robert and Kathleen Verratti
Sire:
Constitution
JP: Was close to hot pace but was in ideal stalking position, 2nd best, not sure he wants anything past 9f.
MM: Trombetta: "He's due to breeze this coming weekend and I'm sure we'll have a plan early next week."
Trainer:
Brad Cox
Jockey:
Florent Geroux
Last Race - Track:
Risen Star (div), 2/15, 1st by 2 1/2, 92
Next Likely Race - Track:
La. Derby or Blue Grass, FG-3/21 or Kee 4/4
Owner:
Owner: Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb, Doheny Racing Stables
Sire:
Palace Malice
JP: Was skeptical about him at 1 1/8m, but slower pace than in Lecomte was of benefit in faster Risen Star division.
MM: Cox & Co. have long been high on this half to a champion; 50 points mean he's already in the Derby gate.
Trainer:
Chad Brown
Jockey:
Javier Castellano
Last Race - Track:
BC Juvenile Turf, 11/1 Santa Anita, 1st by 3/4, 79
Next Likely Race - Track:
Fntn of Youth, 1 1/16m- Gulfstream Park, 2/29
Owner:
Jeff Drown & Don Rachel
Sire:
Palace Malice
JP: Yet to try dirt but will get his chance. By a Belmont winner, so has every right to make the switch. Intriguing.
MM: Mon. breeze at PmM his 4th since a break; all indications are he'll be tried on the Derby trail in the FOY.
Trainer:
Bill Mott
Jockey:
Junior Alvarado
Last Race - Track:
Risen Star (div.), 2/15, Fair Grounds, 1st by 1, 84
Next Likely Race - Track:
Louisiana Derby, 1 3/16m, Fair Grounds, 3/21
Owner:
Pam and Marty Wygod
Sire:
Uncle Mo
JP: Won slower div. of Risen Star with a career-best fig, but one that still puts him well behind divisional leaders.
MM: That was quite a leap from a Big A mdn. to making the Derby field; La. Derby should be a great test.
Trainer:
Steve Asmussen
Jockey:
Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Last Race - Track:
Southwest, 2/17, Oaklawn, 1st by 1, 97
Next Likely Race - Track:
Rebel, 1 1/16m - Oaklawn Park, 3/14
Owner:
Ed and Susie Orr
Sire:
Declaration of War
JP: Made big step forward in Southwest, with strong Beyer at distance more suitable than was the Smarty Jones.
MM: Now 2 quality wins for a gray colt whose big last Beyer can be partly credited to the underrated Santana.
Trainer:
Patrick Biancone
Jockey:
Luca Panici
Last Race - Track:
Sam F. Davis, Tampa Bay, 2/8, 1st by 2 1/2, 86
Next Likely Race - Track:
Tampa Derby, 1 1/16m - Tampa Bay Downs, 3/7
Owner:
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Andie Biancone, Limelight Stables
Sire:
Karakontie
JP: Had plenty of pace to run into; showed an electrifying turn of foot and maintained an extended run. He's legit.
MM: Breakthrough win at Tampa has to be further validated, but sure seems like he has the right running style.
Trainer:
John Shirreffs
Jockey:
Mike Smith
Last Race - Track:
Santa Anita MSW, 10/13, 1st by 5 1/4
Next Likely Race - Track:
San Felipe, 1 1/16m - Santa Anita, 3/7
Owner:
C R K Stable
Sire:
Honor Code
JP: Has had minor setbacks since sensational MSW win, working strongly in recent weeks. Potential of a major player.
MM: San Felipe will be a great test for a colt who flashed his hand for the trainer who brought Zenyatta around.
Trainer:
Peter Eurton
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Last Race - Track:
San Vicente, Santa Anita, 2/9, 4th by 2 1/4, 86
Next Likely Race - Track:
San Felipe or Rebel, SA-3/7 or OP-3/14
Owner:
David Bernsen, Exline-Border Racing, Dan Hudock, Susanna Wilson
Sire:
Court Vision
JP: 2yo champ ran evenly throughout 3yo debut. Can do better going longer; already has 22 points from 2yo season.
MM: Wondering if he's not a one-hit BC Juv. wonder in the mode of Anees, Wilko, et al., but gotta be in it to win it.
Trainer:
Steve Asmussen
Jockey:
Jose Ortiz
Last Race - Track:
Hopeful, Saratoga, 9/2, 1st by 6 1/2, 85
Next Likely Race - Track:
Rebel, 1 1/16m - Oaklawn Park, 3/14
Owner:
Jackpot Farm
Sire:
Liam's Map
JP: Runaway winner of Hopeful been working steadily for upcoming return. Still unproven beyond 7f.
MM: Playing catch-up on the Derby trail after going unraced all fall; clearly the Rebel will provide answers.
Trainer:
Patrick Biancone
Jockey:
Luca Panici
Last Race - Track:
Holy Bull, Gulfstream, 2/1, 2nd by 3, 95
Next Likely Race - Track:
Fntn of Youth, 1 1/16m- Gulfstream Park, 2/29
Owner:
Linda Shanahan, Sanford Bacon, Dream With Me Stable, Horse France America D P
Sire:
Summer Front
JP: Was no match for Tiz the Law in Holy Bull, but ran very well in his own right in only his 2nd try on dirt.
MM: Turf-bred colt was far clear of 3rd at GP but he's one of many with things to prove as the trail unfolds.
Trainer:
Linda Rice
Jockey:
Dylan Davis
Last Race - Track:
Withers, Aqueduct, 2/1, 1st by 3 1/4, 86
Next Likely Race - Track:
Wood Memorial, 1 1/8m - Aqueduct, 4/4
Owner:
George E. Hall
Sire:
Honor Code
JP: Hates kickback, which requires taking scenic route. Can get away with that in Withers, not so much vs. tougher.
MM: Confident move in waiting for the Wood as Rice essentially says he'll either be good enough or he won't.
Trainer:
Peter Eurton
Jockey:
Abel Cedillo
Last Race - Track:
R.B. Lewis, Santa Anita, 2/1, 2nd by 3/4, 90
Next Likely Race - Track:
La./Fla./SA Derbies, FG-3/21; GP-3/28; SA-4/4
Owner:
C R K Stable
Sire:
American Pharoah
JP: Solid 1st try on dirt vs. Thousand Words in Lewis. Will get one more chance to earn enough Derby points.
MM: Wasn't really expecting that solid Lewis run but does give Eurton a nice 2nd option toward Louisville.
Trainer:
Jeremiah O'Dwyer
Jockey:
Luis Saez
Last Race - Track:
Withers, Aqueduct, 2/1, 2nd by 3 1/4, 82
Next Likely Race - Track:
Fntn of Youth or Gotham, GP-2/29 or Aqu-3/7
Owner:
Owner: Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable, Pantofel Stable, Howling Pigeon Farm
Sire:
Blame
JP: Fought off several challenges before being overtaken by Max Player, but think he's a cut below right now.
MM: As with a few others on this 2nd list, he might be stretching it distance-wise; next race a likely tell.
Road to the Derby
Date
Race / Track / Distance
Winner / Beyer
Saturday,
Sep. 14, 2019
Iroquois
Churchill Downs, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Dennis' Moment
Beyer:
87
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Dennis' Moment 87
Dennis' Moment 87
Friday,
Sep. 27, 2019
American Pharoah
Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Eight Rings
Beyer:
87
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Eight Rings 87
Eight Rings 87
Saturday,
Oct. 5, 2019
Champagne
Belmont, 1 mile
Winner:
Tiz the Law
Beyer:
89
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Tiz the Law 89
Tiz the Law 89
Saturday,
Oct. 5, 2019
Breeders' Futurity
Keeneland, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Maxfield
Beyer:
86
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Maxfield 86
Maxfield 86
Friday,
Nov. 1, 2019
Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Storm the Court
Beyer:
87
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Storm the Court 87
Storm the Court 87
Saturday,
Nov. 30, 2019
Kentucky Jockey Club
Churchill Downs, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Silver Prospector
Beyer:
81
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Silver Prospector 81
Silver Prospector 81
Saturday,
Dec. 7, 2019
Remsen
Aqueduct, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Shotski
Beyer:
86
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Shotski 86
Shotski 86
Saturday,
Dec. 7, 2019
Los Alamitos Futurity
Los Alamitos, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Thousand Words
Beyer:
91
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Thousand Words 91
Thousand Words 91
Sunday,
Dec. 15, 2019
Springboard Mile
Remington, 1 mile
Winner:
Shoplifted
Beyer:
87
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Shoplifted 87
Shoplifted 87
Wednesday,
Jan. 1, 2020
Jerome
Aqueduct, 1 mile
Winner:
Independence Hall
Beyer:
83
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-3-3-1
Independence Hall 83
Independence Hall 83
Saturday,
Jan. 4, 2020
Sham
Santa Anita, 1 mile
Winner:
Authentic
Beyer:
90
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Authentic 90
Authentic 90
Saturday,
Jan. 18, 2020
Lecomte
Fair Grounds, 1 mile 70 yards
Winner:
Enforceable
Beyer:
89
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Enforceable 89
Enforceable 89
Friday,
Jan. 24, 2020
Smarty Jones
Oaklawn, 1 mile
Winner:
Gold Street
Beyer:
95
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Gold Street 95
Gold Street 95
Saturday,
Feb. 1, 2020
Robert B. Lewis
Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Thousand Words
Beyer:
92
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Thousand Words 92
Thousand Words 92
Saturday,
Feb. 1, 2020
Withers
Aqueduct, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Max Player
Beyer:
86
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Max Player 86
Max Player 86
Saturday,
Feb. 1, 2020
Holy Bull
Gulfstream, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Tiz the Law
Beyer:
100
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Tiz the Law 100
Tiz the Law 100
Saturday,
Feb. 8, 2020
Sam F. Davis
Tampa Bay, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Sole Volante
Beyer:
96
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Sole Volante 96
Sole Volante 96
Saturday,
Feb. 15, 2020
El Camino Real Derby
Golden Gate, 1 1/8 miles (AW)
Winner:
Azul Coast
Beyer:
74
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Azul Coast 74
Azul Coast 74
Saturday,
Feb. 15, 2020
Risen Star (1st division)
Fair Grounds, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Mr. Monomoy
Beyer:
92
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Mr. Monomoy 92
Mr. Monomoy 92
Saturday,
Feb. 15, 2020
Risen Star (2nd division)
Fair Grounds, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Modernist
Beyer:
84
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Modernist 84
Modernist 84
Monday,
Feb. 17, 2020
Southwest
Oaklawn, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Silver Prospector
Beyer:
97
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Silver Prospector 97
Silver Prospector 97
Saturday,
Feb. 29, 2020
Fountain of Youth
Gulfstream, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Saturday,
Mar. 7, 2020
Gotham
Aqueduct, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Saturday,
Mar. 7, 2020
San Felipe
Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Saturday,
Mar. 7, 2020
Tampa Bay Derby
Tampa Bay Downs, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Saturday,
Mar. 14, 2020
Jeff Ruby Steaks
Turfway Park, 1 1/8 miles (AW)
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Saturday,
Mar. 14, 2020
Rebel
Oaklawn, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Saturday,
Mar. 21, 2020
Louisiana Derby
Fair Grounds, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Sunday,
Mar. 22, 2020
Sunland Derby
Sunland, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Saturday,
Mar. 28, 2020
UAE Derby
Meydan, 1 3/16 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Saturday,
Mar. 28, 2020
Florida Derby
Gulfstream, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Saturday,
Apr. 4, 2020
Wood Memorial
Aqueduct, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Saturday,
Apr. 4, 2020
Blue Grass
Keeneland, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Saturday,
Apr. 4, 2020
Santa Anita Derby
Santa Anita, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Saturday,
Apr. 11, 2020
Lexington
Keeneland, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Saturday,
Apr. 11, 2020
Arkansas Derby
Oaklawn, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
European Road to the Derby
Date
Race / Track / Distance
Winner
Saturday,
Sep. 28, 2019
Royal Lodge Newmarket, 1 mile (T)
Winner:
Royal Domoch
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Royal Domoch
Royal Domoch
Sunday,
Sep. 29, 2019
Beresford Naas, 1 mile (T)
Winner:
Innisfree
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Innisfree
Innisfree
Sunday,
Oct. 6, 2019
Prix du Jean Luc Legardare Longchamp, 1 mile (T)
Winner:
Victor Ludorum
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Victor Ludorum
Victor Ludorum
Friday,
Nov. 1, 2019
Vertum Futurity Trophy Newcastle, 1 mile (S)
Winner:
Kameko
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Kameko
Kameko
Friday,
Feb. 28, 2020
Patton Dundalk, 1 mile (S)
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Wednesday,
Mar. 4, 2020
Road to the Derby Condition Kempton, 1 mile (S)
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Thursday,
Apr. 2, 2020
Cardinal Condition Stakes Chelmsford, 1 mile (S)
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
30-12-6-3
Japan Road to the Derby
Date
Race / Track / Distance
Winner
Saturday,
Nov. 23, 2019
Cattleya Sho Tokyo, 1 mile
Winner:
Dieu du Vin
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Dieu du Vin
Dieu du Vin
Wednesday,
Dec. 18, 2019
Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun Kawasaki, 1 mile
Winner:
Vacation
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Vacation
Vacation
Sunday,
Feb. 23, 2020
Hyacinth Tokyo, 1 mile
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Saturday,
Mar. 28, 2020
Fukuryu Stakes Nakayama, 1 1/8 mile
Winner:
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
All Top Kentucky Derby News
Mott on the Kentucky Derby road again with Modernist
Jay Privman
Feb 19, 2020
Bill Mott is the defending training champ for the Kentucky Derby, winning it last year when his colt Country House was placed first following the disqualification of Maximum Security. Mott last Saturday put himself in position to get back to this year's Derby when Modernist scored an upset victory in the second division of the 1 1/8-mile Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds.
Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for Feb. 19, 2020
Jay Privman
Feb 19, 2020
Modernist, Mr. Monomoy, and Silver Prospector – all of whom won graded stakes races last weekend – are the newest members of the Derby Watch top 20.
Max Player has first work since winning Withers
David Grening
Feb 19, 2020
Max Player, the Grade 3 Wither Stakes winner and a member of Daily Racing Form's Derby Watch, returned to the worktab Wednesday morning, breezing five furlongs in 1:03.75 over the Belmont Park training track.
Cox 3-year-olds continue down road to Kentucky Derby
Mary Rampellini
Feb 18, 2020
Horses trained by Brad Cox locked up the second- and third-place spots in the Grade 3, $750,000 Southwest Stakes on Monday at Oaklawn, with Wells Bayou earning 4 Kentucky Derby points for his runner-up finish and Answer In earning 2.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Modernist
Nicole Russo
Feb 19, 2020
Pam and Marty Wygod's homebred Modernist has now won consecutive races at 1 1/8 miles following his front-running score in a division of the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds. The colt is continuing to display the stamina bred into him from both sides of his family, including a female family that has been kind to the Wygods.
If workout any indication, Chance It is ready for Fountain of Youth
Mike Welsch
Feb 17, 2020
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. can only hope everything goes as well for Chance It a week from Saturday in the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth as it did in his final major work for the race here Monday.
Modernist likely for Louisiana Derby; Mr. Monomoy could go elsewhere
Marcus Hersh
Feb 16, 2020
Modernist, winner of the second division of the Risen Star Stakes on Saturday, is scheduled to return to New Orleans for the $1 million Louisiana Derby on March 28. But Fair Grounds-based Mr. Monomoy, who won the first division of the Risen Star, is less certain to make his next start in the Louisiana Derby.
Silver Prospector edges clear to win Southwest Stakes
Mary Rampellini
Feb 17, 2020
Silver Prospector won the second Kentucky Derby points race of his career Monday, overtaking pacesetter Wells Bayou for a length win in the Grade 3, $750,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Answer In finished third, another 5 1/2 lengths back.
Kentucky Derby 2020 Point Standings
Rank
Horse/Trainer
Horse/
Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Points
Non-Restricted Stakes Earnings
1
Mr. Monomoy
Brad Cox
Mr. Monomoy
Brad Cox
52
$260,000
2
Modernist
Bill Mott
Modernist
Bill Mott
50
$240,000
3
Enforceable
Mark Casse
Enforceable
Mark Casse
33
$344,550
4
Storm the Court
Peter Eurton
Storm the Court
Peter Eurton
22
$1,136,351
5
Tiz the Law
Barclay Tagg
Tiz the Law
Barclay Tagg
22
$456,000
6
Silver Prospector
Steve Asmussen
Silver Prospector
Steve Asmussen
21
$654,851
7
Thousand Words
Bob Baffert
Thousand Words
Bob Baffert
20
$181,000
8
Major Fed
Greg Foley
Major Fed
Greg Foley
20
$80,000
9
Independence Hall
Mike Trombetta
Independence Hall
Mike Trombetta
14
$205,000
10
Shotski
Jeremiah O'Dwyer
Shotski
Jeremiah O'Dwyer
14
$193,466
11
Silver State
Steve Asmussen
Silver State
Steve Asmussen
14
$80,000
12
Azul Coast
Bob Baffert
Azul Coast
Bob Baffert
14
$80,000
13
Shoplifted
Steve Asmussen
Shoplifted
Steve Asmussen
13
$388,500
14
Anneau d'Or
Blaine Wright
Anneau d'Or
Blaine Wright
12
$381,000
15
Maxfield
Brendan Walsh
Maxfield
Brendan Walsh
10
$300,000
16
Eight Rings
Bob Baffert
Eight Rings
Bob Baffert
10
$200,351
17
Sole Volante
Patrick Biancone
Sole Volante
Patrick Biancone
10
$173,510
18
Dennis' Moment
Dale Romans
Dennis' Moment
Dale Romans
10
$137,800
19
Max Player
Linda Rice
Max Player
Linda Rice
10
$137,500
20
Gold Street
Steve Asmussen
Gold Street
Steve Asmussen
10
$141,000
21
Authentic
Bob Baffert
Authentic
Bob Baffert
10
$60,000
22
NY Traffic
Saffie Joseph Jr.
NY Traffic
Saffie Joseph Jr.
10
$44,320
23
Ajaaweed
Kiaran McLaughlin
Ajaaweed
Kiaran McLaughlin
7
$95,000
24
Scabbard
Eddie Kenneally
Scabbard
Eddie Kenneally
6
$178,000
25
Answer In
Brad Cox
Answer In
Brad Cox
6
$155,000
26
Wrecking Crew
Peter Miller
Wrecking Crew
Peter Miller
5
$293,000
27
Finnick the Fierce
Rey Hernandez
Finnick the Fierce
Rey Hernandez
5
$66,200
28
Mailman Money
Bret Calhoun
Mailman Money
Bret Calhoun
5
$16,000
29
Farmington Road
Todd Pletcher
Farmington Road
Todd Pletcher
5
'$16,000
30
Wells Bayou
Brad Cox
Wells Bayou
Brad Cox
4
$155,000
31
Green Light Go
Jimmy Jerkens
Green Light Go
Jimmy Jerkens
4
$210,000
32
Gouverneur Morris
Todd Pletcher
Gouverneur Morris
Todd Pletcher
4
$100,000
33
High Velocity
Bob Baffert
High Velocity
Bob Baffert
4
$97,000
34
American Theorem
George Papaprodromou
American Theorem
George Papaprodromou
4
$60,000
35
Ete Indien
Patrick Biancone
Ete Indien
Patrick Biancone
4
$49,556
36
Three Technique
Jeremiah Englehart
Three Technique
Jeremiah Englehart
4
$30,800
37
Royal Act
Peter Eurton
Royal Act
Peter Eurton
4
$21,644
—
American Farmer
Steve Sherman
American Farmer
Steve Sherman
4
'$20,000
38
Prince of Pharoahs
Linda Rice
Prince of Pharoahs
Linda Rice
3
$27,750
39
Bourbon Bay
Mark Hennig
Bourbon Bay
Mark Hennig
3
$24,000
40
Chase Tracker
Todd Pletcher
Chase Tracker
Todd Pletcher
2
$51,750
41
Portos
Todd Pletcher
Portos
Todd Pletcher
2
$30,000
42
Toledo
Chad Brown
Toledo
Chad Brown
2
$24,500
43
Zimba Warrior
Keith Desormeaux
Zimba Warrior
Keith Desormeaux
2
$24,500
—
Lebda
Claudio Gonzalez
Lebda
Claudio Gonzalez
2
$19,000
—
Indian Peak
Quinn Howey
Indian Peak
Quinn Howey
2
'$16,500
44
Jungle Runner
Steve Asmussen
Jungle Runner
Steve Asmussen
1
$84,000
45
Monday Morning QB
“Butch” Reid Jr.
Monday Morning QB
“Butch” Reid Jr.
1
$75,000
—
Gozilla
Steve Asmussen
Gozilla
Steve Asmussen
1
$72,000
46
Informative
Uriah St. Lewis
Informative
Uriah St. Lewis
1
$33,500
47
Letemeno
Ian Wilkes
Letemeno
Ian Wilkes
1
$29,200
48
Express Train
John Shirreffs
Express Train
John Shirreffs
1
$18,000
49
Relentless Dancer
Mike Maker
Relentless Dancer
Mike Maker
1
$12,250
50
Tiz Rye Time
Ian Wilkes
Tiz Rye Time
Ian Wilkes
1
$6,000
—
Celtic Striker
Ray Handal
Celtic Striker
Ray Handal
1
$9,000
51
Tizamagician
Richard Mandella
Tizamagician
Richard Mandella
1
$6,000
—
Wine and Whisky
Felix Rondan
Wine and Whisky
Felix Rondan
1
'$6,000
52
Taishan
Richard baltas
Taishan
Richard baltas
1
$6,000
Note: + = Not Triple Crown nominated
Past Kentucky Derby Winners
Year
Horse/Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Beyer
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 - FAQs
Q: Who is eligible to run?
The Kentucky Derby is open only to three-year old colts and fillies 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).
Q: Have any fillies won the Kentucky Derby?
Yes, three fillies have won the Kentucky Derby: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980) and Winning Colors (1988)
Q: Who has won the most?
Trainer: 6, Ben Jones (1938, ’41, ’44, ’48, ’49, ’52).
Jockey: 5 each, Eddie Arcaro (1938, ’41, ’45, ’48, ‘52) and Bill Hartack (1957, ’60, ’62, ’44, ’69)
Owner: 8, Calumet Farm (1941, ’44, ’48, ’49, ’52, ’57, ’58, ‘68)