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Mike Welsch Apr 1, 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:
Florida Derby, Gulfstream, 3/28, 1st by 4 1/4, 96
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
Sackatoga Stable
Sire:
Constitution
JP: Clearly the best in the East right now. Emphatic Fla. Derby win would've set him up well for a May 2 Ky. Derby.
MM: Fla. Derby romp would've made him the Ky. Derby favorite if timing was different; alas, it's still 5 months away.
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
Jockey:
Drayden Van Dyke
Last Race - Track:
San Felipe, Santa Anita, 3/7, 1st by 2 1/4, 98
Next Likely Race - Track:
Santa Anita Derby, 1 1/8m - Santa Anita, TBD
Owner:
S F Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al
Sire:
Into Mischief
JP: Unbeaten, extremely talented. Been circumspect regarding 1 1/4 miles, but liked way he finished off San Felipe
MM: Have to wonder how the additional 4 months to the Derby will affect him and so many others; what a world.
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
Jockey:
Joel Rosario
Last Race - Track:
Rebel, Oaklawn, 3/14, 1st by 3/4, 96
Next Likely Race - Track:
Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m - Oaklawn, 5/2
Owner:
George Bolton, Arthur Hoyeau, Barry Lipman, Mark Mathiesen
Sire:
Blame
JP: The more you watch the Rebel, the more you'll be impressed. Took heat and numerous challenges; still unbeaten.
MM: Was peaking beautifully toward a May 2 Derby; time will tell what a race like the Rebel means toward Sept. 5.
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
Jockey:
Drayden Van Dyke
Last Race - Track:
SA Allowance, 3/14, 1st by 10 1/4, 106
Next Likely Race - Track:
SA Derby or ARK Derby, SA TBD or Oaklawn 5/2
Owner:
SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stable, Hertric
Sire:
Speightstown
JP: Wasn't quite ready to buy in to possibility of him being Justify 2.0, but 2nd start was breathtaking. Loads of talent.
MM: Sensational runs in each of his first two; postponement of Derby should give a better idea re longer distances.
Trainer:
John Shirreffs
Jockey:
Mike Smith
Last Race - Track:
San Felipe, Santa Anita, 3/7, 2nd by 1 1/4, 95
Next Likely Race - Track:
Santa Anita Derby, 1 1/8m - Santa Anita, TBD
Owner:
C R K Stable
Sire:
Honor Code
JP: Gratified to see him return as he did. Been high on him for months, know he can move forward off comeback.
MM: Really like the way he goes, low-headed and efficiently; no wonder HOF jock longs for the longer distances.
Trainer:
Brendan Walsh
Jockey:
Jose Ortiz
Last Race - Track:
Breeders' Futurity, Keeneland, 10/5, 1st by 5 1/2, 87
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
Godolphin
Sire:
Street Sense
JP: Had late start, which put May 2 Derby in jeopardy, but postponement gives a chance; he's this caliber when right.
MM: Postponement clearly gives Godolphin and Walsh more time they needed; suddenly a major contender again.
Trainer:
Brad Cox
Jockey:
Florent Geroux
Last Race - Track:
Louisiana Derby, 3/21, 1st by 2 1/2, 91
Next Likely Race - Track:
Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m, Oaklawn Park, 5/2
Owner:
Clint and Lance Gasaway, Madaket Stables, Wonder Stables
Sire:
Lookin at Lucky
JP: Couldn't have drawn it up better in La. Derby; was able to dictate pace throughout and led rivals every step.
MM: Rapidly improving colt ran himself right into the Ky. Derby picture with his dominant Fair Grounds triumph.
Trainer:
Patrick Biancone
Jockey:
Luca Panici
Last Race - Track:
Tampa Bay Derby, Tampa Bay, 3/7, 2nd by 4 3/4, 92
Next Likely Race - Track:
Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m - Oaklawn, 5/2
Owner:
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing
Sire:
Karakontie
JP: Made another extended run, as he did in Sam Davis. Had to settle for 2nd this time, but still think highly of him.
MM: All but King Guillermo came back to him in the TB Derby as he continues to develop quite a nice closing kick.
Trainer:
Mark Casse
Jockey:
Julien Leparoux
Last Race - Track:
Lousiana Derby, 3/21, 5th by 5 3/4, 83
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
John C. Oxley
Sire:
Tapit
JP: Didn't get the kind of pace set-up he prefers, but still would have liked to see him finish better.
MM: Casse: La. Derby "was kind of a merry-go-round race. We're bringing him back to Ocala and going to regroup."
Trainer:
Patrick Biancone
Jockey:
Florent Geroux
Last Race - Track:
Florida Derby, Gulfstream, 3/28, 3rd by 5, 89
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
Linda Shanahan, Sanford Bacon, Dream With Me Stable, Horse France America D P
Sire:
Summer Front
JP: Unable to handle Tiz the Law in their two meetings, but he got stepped on, was cut, lost shoe during Fla. Derby.
MM: Front-running tendencies wouldn't seem to work in a group seemingly full of speed; GP excuses duly noted.
Trainer:
Juan Carlos Avila
Jockey:
Samy Camacho
Last Race - Track:
Tampa Bay Derby, Tampa Bay Downs, 3/7, 1st by 4 3/4 , 99
Next Likely Race - Track:
Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m - Oaklawn, 5/2
Owner:
Victoria's Ranch
Sire:
Uncle Mo
JP: Crushed in TB Derby as if he were 4-5, not 49-1. Later Derby gives more chances to see if it was a fluke or not.
MM: Initial plan called for him training straight into Derby, but he'll need more racing now; what a great story he is.
Trainer:
Bill Mott
Jockey:
Junior Alvarado
Last Race - Track:
Risen Star (div.), 2/15, Fair Grounds, 1st by 1, 84
Next Likely Race - Track:
Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m - Oaklawn, 5/2
Owner:
Pam and Marty Wygod
Sire:
Uncle Mo
JP: Never could get over from wide draw, lost ground to top two finishers during stretch run of Louisiana Derby.
MM: Tough trip in La. Derby, but a solid effort to partly validate his Risen Star upset; further entrenched on this list.
Trainer:
Peter Eurton
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Last Race - Track:
San Felipe, Santa Anita, 3/7, 3rd by 5 3/4, 89
Next Likely Race - Track:
Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m - Oaklawn, 5/2
Owner:
David Bernsen, Exline-Border Racing, Dan Hudock, Susanna Wilson
Sire:
Court Vision
JP: Had to do dirty work in pressing Authentic early in San Felipe but thought he moved forward off San Vicente.
MM: San Felipe wasn't great and wasn't horrible; BC win fading further into the rearview as the Derby trail unfolds.
Trainer:
Steve Asmussen
Jockey:
Javier Castellano
Last Race - Track:
Rebel, Oaklawn, 3/14, 3rd by 7 3/4, 87
Next Likely Race - Track:
Oaklawn Stakes, 1 1/8m - Oaklawn Park, 4/11
Owner:
Jackpot Farm
Sire:
Liam's Map
JP: Considering he hadn't run in 6 months, thought his comeback race was deceptively good. He can move forward.
MM: Was well ahead of his class when romping in the Hopeful last Sept.; now he's among those playing catch-up.
Trainer:
Steve Asmussen
Jockey:
Tyler Baze
Last Race - Track:
Rebel, 3/14, Oaklawn 2nd by 3/4, 95
Next Likely Race - Track:
Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m - Oaklawn Park, 5/2
Owner:
Calumet Farm
Sire:
Union Rags
JP: Turned in best race yet in Rebel, but benefited from scalding pace to help his late run, plus he likes an off track.
MM: Gave his scattered backers a thrill at 82-1. Question: Does it rain very often in Louisville in early September?
Trainer:
Todd Pletcher
Jockey:
John Velazquez
Last Race - Track:
Florida Derby, Gulfstream, 3/28, 4th by 5 1/4, 88
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
Team Valor International & WinStar Farm
Sire:
Constitution
JP: Turned in even effort in Fla. Derby. Unsure he's progressed from 2 to 3 but should benefit from later Derby date.
MM: Out-footed for much of Fla. Derby before closing mildly; might just not be quite as good as some of the others.
Trainer:
Greg Foley
Jockey:
Joel Rosario
Last Race - Track:
Louisana Derby, 3/21, 4th by 3 3/4, 84
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
Lloyd Madison Farms IV
Sire:
Ghostzapper
JP: Thought La. Derby was his best performance yet; in race with no pace he was way out the back, finished well.
MM: Pretty solid La. Derby effort; as with many others, they'll wait to see what the new points schedule looks like.
Trainer:
Saffie Joseph, Jr.
Jockey:
Joe Bravo
Last Race - Track:
Louisana Derby, 3/21, 2nd by 1 1/4, 89
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
John Fanelli, Cash Is King Racing, Paul Braverman
Sire:
Cross Traffic
JP: Chased Wells Bayou every step in La. Derby. Soft pace helped his cause; gamely kept to task while drifting out.
MM: Joseph: "He's still a little bit green. With Derby so far off, we'll have plenty of time to work on that some more."
Trainer:
Ralph Nicks
Jockey:
Emisael Jaramillo
Last Race - Track:
Florida Derby, Gulfstream, 3/28, 2nd by 4 1/4, 90
Next Likely Race - Track:
undecided
Owner:
Jacks or Better Farm
Sire:
Awesome of Course
JP: Ran his best-ever race when gamely holding 2nd in Fla. Derby, but don't think extra distance will suit him.
MM: Seemed poised to fade at 1/4-pole of Fla. Derby before digging in; still, 10 furlongs seems quite a stretch.
Trainer:
Bob Baffert
Jockey:
Flavien Prat
Last Race - Track:
San Felipe, Santa Anita, 3/7, 4th by 11 3/4, 80
Next Likely Race - Track:
Santa Anita Derby, 1 1/8m - Santa Anita, TBD
Owner:
Albaugh Family Stables & Spendthrift Farm
Sire:
Pioneerof the Nile
JP: For a colt who'd been a model of grit and consistency, such a puzzling no-show in San Felipe. Needs to bounce back.
MM: Stock has dropped precipitously with his supbar San Felipe effort; next start, whenever it is, will reveal more.
Road to the Derby
Date
Race / Track / Distance
Winner / Beyer
Wednesday,
Feb. 19, 2020
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 1/8 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 1/8 miles
Winner:
Modernist
Beyer:
84
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Modernist 84
Modernist 84
Sunday,
Feb. 17, 2019
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:
Ete Indien
Beyer:
97
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Ete Indien 97
Ete Indien 97
Saturday,
Mar. 7, 2020
Gotham
Aqueduct, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Mischevious Alex
Beyer:
90
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Mischevious Alex 90
Mischevious Alex 90
Saturday,
Mar. 7, 2020
San Felipe
Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Authentic
Beyer:
98
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Authentic 98
Authentic 98
Saturday,
Mar. 7, 2020
Tampa Bay Derby
Tampa Bay Downs, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
King Guillermo
Beyer:
99
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
King Guillermo 99
King Guillermo 99
Saturday,
Mar. 14, 2020
Jeff Ruby Steaks
Turfway Park, 1 1/8 miles (AW)
Winner:
Field Pass
Beyer:
90
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Field Pass 90
Field Pass 90
Saturday,
Mar. 14, 2020
Rebel
Oaklawn, 1 1/16 miles
Winner:
Nadal
Beyer:
96
Points (1-2-3-4):
50-20-10-5
Nadal 96
Nadal 96
Saturday,
Mar. 21, 2020
Louisiana Derby
Fair Grounds, 1 3/16 miles
Winner:
Wells Bayou
Beyer:
91
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Wells Bayou 91
Wells Bayou 91
Saturday,
Mar. 28, 2020
Florida Derby
Gulfstream, 1 1/8 miles
Winner:
Tiz the Law
Beyer:
96
Points (1-2-3-4):
100-40-20-10
Tiz the Law 96
Tiz the Law 96
Saturday,
May. 2, 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:
Crossfirehurricane
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Crossfirehurricane
Crossfirehurricane
Wednesday,
Mar. 4, 2020
Road to the Derby Condition Kempton, 1 mile (S)
Winner:
Chares
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
20-8-4-2
Chares
Chares
Japan Road to the Derby
Date
Race / Track / Distance
Winner
Saturday,
Nov. 23, 2019
Cattleya Sho 1 mile, Tokyo
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 1 mile, Kawasaki
Winner:
Vacation
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Vacation
Vacation
Sunday,
Feb. 23, 2020
Hyacinth 1 mile, Tokyo
Winner:
Cafe Pharoah
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Cafe Pharoah
Cafe Pharoah
Saturday,
Mar. 28, 2020
Fukuryu Stakes 1 1/8 mile, Nakayama
Winner:
Herrschaft
Beyer:
Points (1-2-3-4):
10-4-2-1
Herrschaft
Herrschaft
All Top Kentucky Derby News
Kentucky Derby Future Wager: Mutuel field favored at 3-1 in Pool 4
Marty McGee
Apr 5, 2020
The mutuel field, the 24th or “all others” option, once again was favored when Pool 4 of the 2020 Kentucky Derby Future Wager closed Sunday following the customary three-day betting window.
Trainers unable to make Kentucky Derby plans until options become clearer
Jay Privman
Apr 1, 2020
Wednesday was supposed to be entry day for the Santa Anita Derby. And the Blue Grass Stakes. And the Wood Memorial. All would have been run Saturday, all as final major preps for the Kentucky Derby four weeks later on May 2 at Churchill Downs. Now, all three are at best postponed – for weeks or months – or at worst canceled.
Tiz the Law facing uncertain path after Florida Derby success
Mike Welsch
Mar 29, 2020
As a final Kentucky Derby prep, Tiz the Law’s 4 1/4 length triumph in Saturday’s Grade 1 Florida Derby would have been about as good as it gets under normal circumstances.
Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for April 1, 2020
Jay Privman
Apr 1, 2020
Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for April 1, 2020
Tiz the Law pulls away to win Florida Derby as favorite
Mike Welsch
Mar 28, 2020
Tiz the Law further entrenched himself as one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby when posting a convincing victory Saturday in the 69th running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Curlin Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.
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Mar 29, 2020
Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby: Florida Derby analyis
Tampa Derby winner King Guillermo targets Arkansas Derby
Mike Welsch
Apr 1, 2020
One locally based 3-year-old committed to the May 2 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park is King Guillermo, upset winner of the Tampa Bay Derby on March 7.
Sole Volante, Panici to partner up again in Arkansas Derby
Mike Welsch
Mar 30, 2020
Trainer Patrick Biancone said Monday that his Tampa Bay Derby runner-up Sole Volante is still on target for the $750,000 Arkansas Derby on May 2 at Oaklawn Park. Sole Volante, winner of the Grade 3 Sam F. Davis at Tampa earlier this winter, has had just one work since the Tampa Derby, an easy half-mile in 50 seconds on March 15 at Palm Meadows.
Kentucky Derby 2020 Point Standings
Rank
Horse/Trainer
Horse/
Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Points
Non-Restricted Stakes Earnings
1
Tiz the Law
Barclay Tagg
Tiz the Law
Barclay Tagg
122
$902,400
2
Wells Bayou
Brad Cox
Wells Bayou
Brad Cox
104
$750,000
3
Ete Indien
Patrick Biancone
Ete Indien
Patrick Biancone
74
$357,156
4
Modernist
Bill Mott
Modernist
Bill Mott
70
$340,000
5
Authentic
Bob Baffert
Authentic
Bob Baffert
60
$300,000
6
Mr. Monomoy
Brad Cox
Mr. Monomoy
Brad Cox
52
$260,000
7
Nadal
Bob Baffert
Nadal
Bob Baffert
50
$720,000
8
Mischevious Alex
John Servis
Mischevious Alex
John Servis
50
$308,410
9
Ny Traffic
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Ny Traffic
Saffie Joseph Jr.
50
$244,320
10
King Guillermo
Juan Carlos Avila
King Guillermo
Juan Carlos Avila
50
$217,050
11
Shivaree
Ralph Nicks
Shivaree
Ralph Nicks
40
284,505
12
Enforceable
Mark Casse
Enforceable
Mark Casse
33
$284,550
13
Storm the Court
Peter Eurton
Storm the Court
Peter Eurton
32
$1,196,351
14
Sole Volante
Patrick Biancone
Sole Volante
Patrick Biancone
30
$243,510
15
Major Fed
Greg Foley
Major Fed
Greg Foley
30
$120,000
16
Thousand Words
Bob Baffert
Thousand Words
Bob Baffert
25
$205,000
17
Silver Prospector
Steve Asmussen
Silver Prospector
Steve Asmussen
21
$661,518
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Field Pass
Mike Maker
Field Pass
Mike Maker
20
$229,960
18
Excession
Steve Asmussen
Excession
Steve Asmussen
20
$206,000
19
Candy Tycoon
Todd Pletcher
Candy Tycoon
Todd Pletcher
20
$83,500
20
Honor A. P.
John Shirreffs
Honor A. P.
John Shirreffs
20
$80,000
21
Untitled
Mark Casse
Untitled
Mark Casse
20
$67,275
22
Shotski
Jeremiah O'Dwyer
Shotski
Jeremiah O'Dwyer
19
$212,466
23
Independence Hall
Mike Trombetta
Independence Hall
Mike Trombetta
14
$226,600
24
Gouverneur Morris
Todd Pletcher
Gouverneur Morris
Todd Pletcher
14
$136,000
25
Silver State
Steve Asmussen
Silver State
Steve Asmussen
14
$90,000
26
Azul Coast
Bob Baffert
Azul Coast
Bob Baffert
14
$80,000
27
Shoplifted
Steve Asmussen
Shoplifted
Steve Asmussen
13
$388,500
28
Anneau d'Or
Blain Wright
Anneau d'Or
Blain Wright
12
$385,000
29
Maxfield
Brendan Walsh
Maxfield
Brendan Walsh
10
$300,000
30
Basin
Steve Asmussen
Basin
Steve Asmussen
10
$292,200
31
Eight Rings
Bob Baffert
Eight Rings
Bob Baffert
10
$200,351
32
Dennis' Moment
Dale Romans
Dennis' Moment
Dale Romans
10
$141,800
33
Gold Street
Steve Asmussen
Gold Street
Steve Asmussen
10
$141,000
34
Max Player
Linda Rice
Max Player
Linda Rice
10
$137,500
35
As Seen On Tv
Kelly Breen
As Seen On Tv
Kelly Breen
10
$72,600
36
Attachment Rate
Dale Romans
Attachment Rate
Dale Romans
10
$36,000
—
Texas Swing
Todd Pletcher
Texas Swing
Todd Pletcher
10
$35,00
37
Three Technique
Jeremiah Englehart
Three Technique
Jeremiah Englehart
9
$80,000
38
Invader
Wesley Ward
Invader
Wesley Ward
8
$107,140
39
Ajaaweed
Kiaran McLaughlin
Ajaaweed
Kiaran McLaughlin
7
$95,000
40
Scabbard
Eddie Kenneally
Scabbard
Eddie Kenneally
6
$186,000
41
Answer In
Brad Cox
Answer In
Brad Cox
6
$155,000
42
Relentless Dancer
Mike Maker
Relentless Dancer
Mike Maker
6
'$29,750
43
Wrecking Crew
Peter Miller
Wrecking Crew
Peter Miller
5
$301,000
44
Montauk Traffic
Linda Rice
Montauk Traffic
Linda Rice
5
$73,000
45
Finnick the Fierce
Rey Hernandez
Finnick the Fierce
Rey Hernandez
5
$70,200
46
Mailman Money
Bret Calhoun
Mailman Money
Bret Calhoun
5
$16,000
47
Farmington Road
Todd Pletcher
Farmington Road
Todd Pletcher
5
$16,000
48
Green Light Go
Jimmy Jerkens
Green Light Go
Jimmy Jerkens
4
$224,550
49
High Velocity
Bob Baffert
High Velocity
Bob Baffert
4
$97,000
50
American Theorem
George Papaprodromou
American Theorem
George Papaprodromou
4
$66,667
51
Royal Act
Peter Eurton
Royal Act
Peter Eurton
4
$31,644
52
Fancy Liquor
Mike Maker
Fancy Liquor
Mike Maker
4
$23,500
—
American Farmer
Steve Sherman
American Farmer
Steve Sherman
4
$20,000
53
Prince of Pharoahs
Linda Rice
Prince of Pharoahs
Linda Rice
3
$27,750
54
Bourbon Bay
Mark Hennig
Bourbon Bay
Mark Hennig
3
$24,000
—
Lebda
Claudio Gonzalez
Lebda
Claudio Gonzalez
2
$150,125
55
Big City Bob
Jorge Duarte Jr.
Big City Bob
Jorge Duarte Jr.
2
'$123,000
—
Embolden
Mike Stidham
Embolden
Mike Stidham
2
$82,000
56
Chase Tracker
Todd Pletcher
Chase Tracker
Todd Pletcher
2
$51,750
57
Portos
Todd Pletcher
Portos
Todd Pletcher
2
$30,000
58
Toledo
Chad Brown
Toledo
Chad Brown
2
$24,500
59
Zimba Warrior
Keith Desormeaux
Zimba Warrior
Keith Desormeaux
2
$24,500
—
Indian Peak
Quinn Howey
Indian Peak
Quinn Howey
2
$16,500
60
Halo Again
Steve Asmussen
Halo Again
Steve Asmussen
2
$11,400
61
Jungle Runner
Steve Asmussen
Jungle Runner
Steve Asmussen
1
$86,750
62
Monday Morning QB
"Butch" Reid Jr.
Monday Morning QB
"Butch" Reid Jr.
1
$75,000
—
Gozilla
Steve Asmussen
Gozilla
Steve Asmussen
1
$72,000
63
Informative
Uriah St. Lewis
Informative
Uriah St. Lewis
1
$36,500
64
Letmeno
Ian Wilkes
Letmeno
Ian Wilkes
1
$29,200
65
Taishan
Richard Baltas
Taishan
Richard Baltas
1
$28,500
66
Express Train
John Shirreffs
Express Train
John Shirreffs
1
$18,000
—
Celtic Striker
Ray Handal
Celtic Striker
Ray Handal
1
$10,500
67
Tiz Rye Time
Ian Wilkes
Tiz Rye Time
Ian Wilkes
1
$10,000
68
Tizamagician
Richard Mandella
Tizamagician
Richard Mandella
1
$6,000
—
Wine and Whisky
Felix Rondan
Wine and Whisky
Felix Rondan
1
$6,000
Note: *In light of the Kentucky Derby being postponed from May 2 to Sept. 5, Churchill Downs has announced that additional points-scoring races will be added.
Past Kentucky Derby Winners
Year
Horse/Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Beyer
About 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 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).
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, 1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952).
Jockey: 5 each, Eddie Arcaro (1938, 1941, 1945, 1948, 1952) and Bill Hartack (1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1969)
Owner: 8, Calumet Farm (1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1958, 1968)