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2024 Kentucky Derby

2024 Kentucky Derby

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the 150th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) will be ran at Churchill Downs.

Whether you’re looking for 2024 Kentucky Derby contenders, entries, odds, 2023 results and payouts, news, Kentucky Derby prep race schedule, point standings and leaderboard, past performances, Kentucky Derby Future Wager odds, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will have the most updated information here.


KENTUCKY DERBY TOP 20 RANKINGS

Here are the latest rankings for the 2024 Kentucky Derby contenders. Please note, we have not included any Bob Baffert trainees as his horses are still not eligible to earn points.

RankHorseTrainerLast StartNext Possible Start
1Sierra LeoneChad Brown1st, Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair GroundsBlue Grass Stakes (G2)
2Catching FreedomBrad Cox1st. Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds Kentucky Derby (G1)
3Mystik DanKenny McPeek1st, Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn ParkArkansas Derby (G1)
4DornochDanny Gargan1st, Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2)Blue Grass Stakes (G2)
5Conquest WarriorShug McGaughey1st, Allowance at Gulfstream ParkFlorida Derby (G1)
6Forever YoungYoshito Yahagi1st, Saudi Derby UAE Derby (G1)
7Timberlake Brad Cox1st, Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn ParkArkansas Derby(G1)
8Honor Marie D. Whitworth Beckman2nd, Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair GrioundsKentucky Derby (G1)
9FiercenessTodd Pletcher3rd, Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream ParkFlorida Derby (G1)
10DeterministicChristophe Clement1st, Gotham Stakes (G3) at AqueductWood Memorial Stakes (G2)
11Tuscan SkyTodd Pletcher1st, Allowance at Fair GroundsWood Memorial Stakes (G2)
12HadesJoseph Orseno1st, Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream ParkFlorida Derby (G1)
13Encino Brad Cox1st, John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway ParkBlue Grass Stakes (G2)
14Track PhantomSteve Asmussen4th, Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds Kentucky Derby (G1)
15StrongholdPhil D’Amato1st, Sunland Derby (G3) at Sunland ParkSanta Anita Derby (G1)
16Just a TouchBrad Cox2nd, Gotham Stakes (G3) at AqueductWood Memorial Stakes (G2)
17Just SteelD Wayne Lukas7th, Rebel Stakes (G2)Arkansas Derby (G1)
18Domestic ProductChad Brown1st, Tampa Bay Derby (G2) at Tampa Bay DownsBlue Grass Stakes (G2)
19No More TimeJose D’Angelo2nd, Tampa Bay Derby (G2) at Tampa Bay DownsKentucky Derby (G1)
20Uncle HeavyRobert Reid, Jr. 1st, Withers Stakes (G2) at AqueductWood Memorial Stakes (G2)

LATEST KENTUCKY DERBY NEWS


2023-2024 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY PREP RACES & POINT STANDINGS

The Kentucky Derby 150 field is based on a tiered point system in select races throughout the world. Click here for the entire schedule and results of Kentucky Derby prep races.

To earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate, horses will need to earn points in the designated Road to the Derby races. Here’s the latest Kentucky Derby Leaderboard.


2023 KENTUCKY DERBY RESULTS AND PAYOUTS

RACE RECAP

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