Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for May 27, 2020

WHO’S HOT

The impressive victory by Maxfield in the Matt Winn last Saturday at Churchill Downs caused his odds to tumble to 6-1 from last week’s 15-1 on the line set by Marty McGee of Daily Racing Form for the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5. That makes him the current fourth choice, behind Nadal, Tiz the Law, and Charlatan. The lone newcomer to the top 20 is Dr Post, who replaces Major Fed. Dr Post is scheduled to make his graded stakes debut in the Belmont Stakes on June 20. He is 50-1 on McGee’s line.

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WHO’S NOT

Major Fed was removed from the top 20 following his poor performance in the Matt Winn. Also, owing to the price drop on Maxfield, McGee had to raise the odds on a couple of prominent runners, so Charlatan is up to 5-1 after being 4-1 a week ago, and Authentic – scheduled to race next in the Santa Anita Derby on June 6 – is up to 8-1 from last week’s 6-1.

ON THE BUBBLE

The next points-scoring race on the Road to the Derby is the Santa Anita Derby, with Azul Coast and Shooters Shoot among those expected to run who are not currently in the top 20. Others who are knocking on the door are former top 20 members Max Player and Shivaree, both expected next in the Belmont Stakes.