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2024 Kentucky Derby news, data and analysis

A compilation of news, blogs, facts, analysis, odds, contenders and data relating to the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby can be found below in our one stop shop!

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Most Recent Kentucky Derby horse racing news from Brisnet from 2023:

Post Positions for the 150th Kentucky Derby

Post #HorseJockeyTrainerSpeed FiguresML Odds
1DornochLuis SaezDanny Gargan9420-1
2Sierra LeoneTyler GaffalioneChad Brown1013-1
3Mystik DanBrian Hernandez, Jr.Kenneth McPeek9220-1
4Catching FreedomFlavien PratBrad Cox1008-1
5CatalyticJose OrtizSaffie Joseph Jr. 9030-1
6Just Steel Keith AsmussenD. Wayne Lukas9720-1
7Honor MarieBen CurtisWhitworth Beckman9920-1
8Just A TouchFlorent GerouxBrad Cox10010-1
9EncinoAxel ConceptcionBrad Cox9520-1
10T O Password (JPN)Daisuke TakaDaisuke TakayanagiNA30-1
11Forever Young (JPN)Ryusei SakaiYoshito TahagiNA10-1
12Track PhantomJoel RosarioSteve Asmussen9720-1
13West SaratogaJesus CastanonLarry Dermeritte8750-1
14EndlesslyUberto RispoliMichael W. McCarthy9130-1
15Domestic ProductIrad Ortiz, Jr.Chard Brown 8430-1
16Grand Mo The FirstEmisael JaramilloVictor Barboza, Jr8850-1
17FiercenessJohn VelazquezTodd Pletcher1065-1
18StrongholdAntonio FresuPhillip DAmato9820-1
19Resilience Junior AlvaradoWilliam Mott10420-1
20Society ManFrankie DettoriDanny Gargan10250-1

Current Leaderboard of Top 20 Point Earners

RankHorsePoints
1Fierceness136
2Catching Freedom125
3Forever Young (JPN)100
4Endlessly100
5Track Phantom70
6West Saratoga67
7Just Steel65
8Honor Marie65
9Dornoch60
10Domestic Product60
RankHorsePoints
11Sierra Leone55
12Catalytic 50
13Deterministic 50
14Mystik Dan46
15No More Time45
16Grand Mo the First40
17Common Defense37
18Hades30
19El Grande O30
20T O PasswordJapan Invite

Last updated April 13, 2024

2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby

April

Lexington – April 13, 2023

Encino wins the Lexington (G3) at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP:

PREVIEW: Derby spot on line for Hades in Lexington; Grade 1 talent runs deep in Jenny Wiley

Santa Anita Derby – April 6, 2023

Stronghold wins the Santa Anita Derby (Photo by Horse Photos)

RECAP: Stronghold edges Imagination in Santa Anita Derby

PREVIEW: Imagination, Stronghold among eight in Santa Anita Derby; Kinza tops five in Oaks

Blue Grass – April 6, 2023

Sierra Leone wins The Toyota Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Photography / Credit to mary Ellet)

RECAP: Sierra Leone rallies to take centennial edition of Blue Grass

PREVIEW: Sierra Leone faces Dornoch in 11-horse Blue Grass

Wood Memorial – April 6, 2023

Resilience wins the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photography)

RECAP: Resilience draws clear in Wood Memorial

PREVIEW: Deterministic stretches to two turns, heads baker’s dozen in Wood Memorial; 10 set for Gazelle

March

Arkansas Derby – March 30, 2024

Muth wins the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Muth fires fresh in Arkansas Derby

PREVIEW: Timberlake returns to Oaklawn for Arkansas Derby; Lemon Muffin leads Fantasy dozen

Florida Derby – March 30, 2024

Fierceness romps in the Florida Derby (Photo by Coglianese Photography)

RECAP: Fierceness out to rebound in Florida Derby; Ways and Means returns in Gulfstream Park Oaks

PREVIEW: Fierceness makes case for Kentucky Derby favoritism in Florida Derby tour-de-force

UAE Derby – March 30, 2024

Forever Young wins the UAE Derby at Meydan racecourse (Photo by Horsephotos)

RECAP: Forever Young overcomes wide trip in UAE Derby, sets sights on Kentucky Derby

Jeff Ruby Steaks – March 23, 2024

Catching Freedom wins the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography / Credit to Lou Hodges, Jr.)

RECAP: Endlessly rolls in Jeff Ruby Steaks but may bypass Kentucky Derby

PREVIEW: West Coast invader Endlessly headlines Jeff Ruby

Louisiana Derby – March 23, 2024

Endlessly wins the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Catching Freedom rolls in last-to-first Louisiana Derby

PREVIEW: Track Phantom heads dozen in Louisiana Derby; Tarifa, Intricate rematch on in Fair Grounds Oaks

Tampa Bay Derby – March 9, 2024

Domestic Product wins Tampa Bay Derby (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

RECAP: Domestic Product wins betless Tampa Bay Derby thriller

PREVIEW: No More Time heads 10 in Tampa Bay Derby

San Felipe Stakes – March 3, 2024

Imagination (outside), with Frankie Dettori aboard, edges stablemate Wine Me Up in the San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

RECAP: Imagination edges Wine Me Up in close San Felipe battle

PREVIEW: Nysos faces four in San Felipe; Highlands Falls ships for Big Cap

John Battaglia Memorial – March 2, 2024

Encino wins the John Battaglia Memorial (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Encino rallies past Epic Ride to win John Battaglia Memorial

PREVIEW: Epic Ride heads overflow in John Battaglia Memorial

Gotham Stakes – March 2, 2024

Deterministic wins at Aqueduct
Deterministic made his stakes debut a winning one in the Gotham at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photography / credit to Chelsea Durand)

RECAP: Deterministic kicks clear in Gotham off layoff

PREVIEW: Just a Touch highlights 13 in Gotham

Fountain of Youth Stakes – March 2, 2024

Dornoch wins The Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park
Dornoch wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photography / Credit to Lauren King)

RECAP: Dornoch holds sway in scratch-depleted Fountain of Youth

PREVIEW: Dornoch, Locked headline Fountain of Youth; Just F Y I returns in Davona Dale

February

Rebel Stakes – February 24, 2024

Timberlake wins the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park
Timberlake wins the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Photography / Credit to Renee Torbit)

RECAP: Timberlake a strong early favorite in Rebel

PREVIEW: Timberlake returns a winner in Rebel

Sunland Derby – February 18, 2024

Stronghold secured his first graded stakes win in the Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park (Photo by Coady Photography)
Stronghold secured his first graded stakes win in the Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Stronghold, Recharge ship in to win Sunland Park Derby, Oaks

PREVIEW: Stronghold, Informed Patriot invade for Sunland Derby

Risen Star Stakes – February 17, 2023

Sierra Leone passes Track Phantom in deep stretch to win the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography / Credit to Lou Hodges, Jr.)

RECAP: Sierra Leone bags Risen Star with big late kick

PREVIEW: Stablemates Track Phantom, Hall of Fame spar in top heavy Risen Star

Sam F. Davis Stakes – February 10, 2023

No More Time wins the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

RECAP: No More Time makes all in Sam F. Davis, Power Squeeze best in Suncoast

PREVIEW: Pletcher sends Agate Road, Tireless to Sam F. Davis; Life Talk tops six in Suncoast

Withers Stakes – February 3, 2023

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Hit Show wins the Withers Stakes (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Uncle Heavy nabs El Grande O in Withers

PREVIEW: Speed Runner to make stakes debut in nine-horse Withers

Robert B. Lewis Stakes – February 3, 2024

Nysos wins the Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita Park (Photo by Benoit Photography)

RECAP: Nysos explosive in Robert B. Lewis

PREVIEW: Robert B. Lewis kicks off stakes quartet at Santa Anita

Holy Bull Stakes – February 3, 2024

Hades wins the Holy Bull (Photo by Coglianes Photography / Credit to Lauren King)

RECAP: Hades wins as Fierceness misfires in Holy Bull

PREVIEW: Juvenile champ Fierceness stands out in Holy Bull field of eight

Southwest Stakes – February 3, 2024

Mystik Dan wins the Southwest S. (G3) (Photo by Coady Photography / Credit to Kurtis Coady)

RECAP: Mystik Dan spectacular in Southwest; Band of Gold gets up in Martha Washington

PREVIEW: Southwest attracts Derby prep winners Liberal Arts, Otto the Conqueror

January

Lecomte Stakes – January 20, 2024

Track Phantom wins the Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds
Track Phantom wins the Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

RECAP: Track Phantom sprints clear early, rolls in Lecomte

PREVIEW: Track Phantom, Nash rematch on tap in Lecomte; West Omaha heads Silverbulletday

Jerome Stakes – January 6, 2024

Drum Roll Please wins The Jerome S. (G ) at Aqueduct
Drum Roll Please wins The Jerome S. (G ) at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photography)

RECAP: Independence Hall picks up Kentucky Derby points with Jerome romp

PREVIEW: Independence Hall an overwhelming favorite in Jerome

Smarty Jones Stakes – January 1, 2024

Catching Freedom captured the Smarty Jones on Oaklawn Park’s Road to the Kentucky Derby (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Catching Freedom catches fire late in Smarty Jones

PREVIEW: Just Steel seeks to prove two-turn mettle in nine-horse Smarty Jones

December

Gun Runner Stakes – December 23, 2023

Track Phantom wins the Gun Runner S. at Fairgrounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

RECAP: Track Phantom carries speed to Gun Runner victory

PREVIEW: Nash tops field of eight in Gun Runner; six fillies to contest Untapable

Los Alamitos Futurity – December 16, 2023

Wynstock wins over Stronghold to win the the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2), Saturday at Los Alamitos Race Course
Wynstock wins over Stronghold to win the the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2), Saturday at Los Alamitos Race Course (Photo by Benoit Photography)

RECAP: Wynstock staves off Stronghold to win Los Alamitos Futurity

PREVIEW: Coach Prime heads Baffert trio in Los Alamitos Futurity

Springboard Mile – December 15, 2023

Otto the Conqueror ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, defeats Glengarry and Luis Saez in the Remington Springboard Mile (Photo by Dustin Orona Photography/Remington Park photo)

RECAP: Otto the Conqueror enters Derby picture with Remington Springboard Mile win

PREVIEW: Otto the Conqueror enters Springboard Mile off key allowance win

Remsen Stakes – December 2, 2023

Dornoch in The Remsen (G2) at Aqueduct
Dornoch (inside) edges Sierre Leone in the Remsen (G2) at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photography / Credit to Susie Raisher)

RECAP: Dornoch fights back to defeat Sierra Leone in Remsen

PREVIEW: Derby and Oaks prospects vie in Remsen, Demoiselle

November

Kentucky Jockey Club – November 25, 2023

Honor Marie wins the 2023 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) (Coady Photography)

RECAP: Honor Marie closes with a rush for Kentucky Jockey Club

PREVIEW: Risk It heads eight in Kentucky Jockey Club

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile – November 3, 2023

Fierceness winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Santa Anita (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

RECAP: Fierceness runs away from peers in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

October

Street Sense – October 29, 2023

Liberal Arts winning the Street Sense (G3) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
Liberal Arts winning the Street Sense (G3) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Liberal Arts, West Sunset spring surprises in Street Sense, Rags to Riches

PREVIEW: Street Sense, Rags to Riches highlight Churchill Downs opener

Breeders’ Futurity – October 7, 2023

Zedan Racing's Muth and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Grade I $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.
Muth winning the American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

RECAP: Locked edges The Wine Steward in Breeders’ Futurity; Yuugiri outfinishes Wicked Halo in TCA

PREVIEW: Locked, Timberlake top draws in Breeders’ Futurity; Wicked Halo seeks rebound in TCA

American Pharoah Stakes – October 7, 2023

Locked in the Claiborne Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland
Locked wins the Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Photography / Credit John Gallagher)

RECAP: Muth shows new dimension in decisive American Pharoah triumph

PREVIEW: Be You invades for American Pharoah; 10 set for Chandelier

Champagne Stakes – October 7, 2023

Timberlake in the Champagne at Aqueduct
Timberlake records a smashing win in the Champagne at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photography / Credit to Joe Labozzetta)

RECAP: Timberlake finishes powerfully in Champagne; Just F Y I draws off in Frizette

PREVIEW: Fierceness, General Partner clash in Champagne; Frizette attracts six

September

Iroquois – September 16, 2023

West Saratoga in the Iroquois at Churchill Downs
West Saratoga wins the Iroquois at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: West Saratoga upsets Iroquois to open Road to Kentucky Derby 150

PREVIEW: 2024 Derby, Oaks trails kick off in Iroquois and Pocahontas

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