On Saturday, May 5, 2018, Trainer Bob Baffert and Jockey Mike Smith teamed up with Justify to win Kentucky Derby 144 at Churchill Downs. With the win, Justify became the first horse since Apollo in 1882 to win the Run for the Roses while not having raced once as a 2-year-old. No matter if you’re looking for past Kentucky Derby contenders, entries, odds, 2018 results and payouts, news, Kentucky Derby prep race schedule, point standings and leaderboard, Kentucky Derby Future Wager odds, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will have the most updated information here.
2018 KENTUCKY DERBY RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
Race Recap/Replay
The win by Justify kept his spotless record intact through four career starts. The son of Scat Daddy increased his career bankroll to $2,098,000 for owners China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing, and WinStar Farm. Get results and payouts to the 2018 Kentucky Derby below. Also, be sure to download our 2018 Kentucky Oaks/Derby Wagering Guide by clicking the button below. These wagering guides are included at least once a month as part of our premium picks packages.
| # | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Justify | Mike Smith | Bob Baffert | 7.80 | 6.00 | 4.40 |
| 6 | Good Magic | Jose Ortiz | Chad Brown | 9.20 | 6.60 | |
| 5 | Audible | Javier Castellano | Todd Pletcher | 5.80 |
| WAGER TYPE | NUMBERS | PAYOFF | POOL | CARRYOVER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 Pick 3 | 4-9-7 (3 Correct) | $3,274.55 | $1,441,992 | |
| $0.50 Pick 3 | Oaks/Forester/Derby-14-9-7 (3 Correct) | $103.75 | $815,162 | |
| $0.50 Pick 4 | 10-4-9-7 (4 Correct) | $69,885.15 | $3,992,911 | |
| $0.50 Pick 5 | 7-10-4-9-7 (5 Correct) | $620,827.65 | $2,923,064 | |
| $2.00 Pick 6 Jackpot | 6-7-10-4-9-7 (5 Correct) | $17,116.80 | $1,316,707 | $770,264 |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 9-7 | $44.10 | $1,284,770 | |
| $1.00 Daily Double | Oaks/Derby-14-7 | $16.60 | $3,057,250 | |
| $2.00 Exacta | 7-6 | $69.60 | $24,522,025 | |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 7-6-5 | $70.70 | $32,770,619 | |
| $1.00 Superfecta | 7-6-5-15 | $19,618.20 | $13,099,357 | |
| $1.00 Super High Five | 7-6-5-15-10 | $183,580.20 | $470,844 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Oaks/Derby Exacta 14-12 | $35.50 | $69,725 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 1 Exacta 24-10 | $52.40 | $58,931 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 1-24 | $4.40 | $177,103 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 2 Exacta 24-10 | $69.80 | $102,162 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 2-24 | $7.00 | $363,389 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 3 Exacta 12-10 | $245.80 | $123,074 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 3-12 | $14.40 | $277,469 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 4 Exacta 12-8 | $81.00 | $145,845 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Pool 4-12 | $8.40 | $339,036 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Sire Exacta 15-4 | $505.20 | $15,222 | |
| $2.00 Future Wager | Sire-15 | $54.80 | $27,731 |
LATEST KENTUCKY DERBY NEWS
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2018 FINAL KENTUCKY DERBY POINT STANDINGS
Leaderboard for qualifying points to the 2018 Kentucky Derby. Points are earned by the top four finishers in designated qualifying Kentucky Derby prep races listed above. The Kentucky Derby field is reserved for the top 20 point earners. Two positions in the Kentucky Derby starting gate – one from Japan and one from Europe – will be extended to the horse that accrues the most points in their respective series.
America Road to the Kentucky Derby
| RANK | HORSE | POINTS | TRAINER | OWNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnum Moon | 150 | Todd Pletcher | Robert and Lawana Low |
| 2 | Good Magic | 134 | Chad Brown | e Five Racing Thoroughbreds |
| 3 | Audible | 110 | Todd Pletcher | WinStar Farm LLC (Kenny Troutt), China Horse Club International Ltd. (Ah Khing Teo) & SF Racing LLC (Gavin Murphy) |
| 4 | Noble Indy | 110 | Todd Pletcher | WinStar Farm (Kenny Trout) & Repole Stable (Mike Repole) |
| 5 | Vino Rosso | 107 | Todd Pletcher | Repole Stables and St. Elias Stable |
| 6 | Bolt d'Oro | 104 | Mick Ruis | Ruis Racing LLC |
| 7 | Enticed | 103 | Kiaran McLaughlin | Godolphin Racing LLC |
| 8 | Mendelssohn | 100 | Aidan O'Brien | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor |
| 9 | Justify | 100 | Bob Baffert | China Horse Club International Ltd., Head of Plains Partners LLC, Starlight Racing & WinStar Farm LLC |
| 10 | Flameaway | 70 | Mark Casse | John C. Oxley |
| 11 | Solomini | 54 | Bob Baffert | Zayat Stables |
| 12 | Bravazo | 54 | D Wayne Lukas | Calumet Farm |
| 13 | My Boy Jack | 52 | Keith Desormeaux | Don't Tell My Wife Stables and Monomoy Stables, LLC |
| 14 | Promises Fulfilled | 52 | Dale Romans | Robert J. Baron |
| 15 | Free Drop Billy | 44 | Dale Romans | Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
| 16 | Lone Sailor | 42 | Tom Amoss | G M B Racing |
| 17 | Hofburg | 40 | Bill Mott | Juddmonte Farms Inc. (Prince Khalid Abdullah) |
| 18 | Firenze Fire | 39 | Jason Servis | Mr. Amore Stable |
| 19 | Combatant | 32 | Steve Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton |
| 20 | Instilled Regard | 29 | Jerry Hollendorfer | Katierich Farms |
| 21 | Blended Citizen | 22 | Doug O'Neill | Greg Hall & SAYJAY Racing LLC (Steve Young) |
| 22 | Dream Baby Dream | 20 | Steve Amsussen | Dream Baby Dream Racing Stable |
| 23 | Restoring Hope | 20 | Bob Baffert | Gary & Mary West |
| 24 | Sporting Chance | 12 | D Wayne Lukas | Robert C. Baker and William L. Mack |
| 25 | Givemeaminit | 12 | Dallas Stewart | Valene Farms LLC |
| 26 | Pony Up | 12 | Todd Pletcher | Calumet Farm |
European Road to the Kentucky Derby
| RANK | HORSE | POINTS | TRAINER | OWNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gronkowski | 50 | Jermey Noseda | Phoenix Thoroughbred III |
| 2 | Mendelssohn | 20 | Aidan O’Brien | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor |
| 3 | Saxon Warrior (JPN) | 20 | Aiden O’Brien | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Mr. Michael and Smith, Mr. Derrick |
| 4 | Roaring Lion | 14 | John Gosden | Qatar Racing Limited |
| 5 | Happily (IRE) | 10 | Aiden O’Brien | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Mr. Michael and Smith, Mr. Derrick |
| 6 | Threeandfourpence | 8 | Aidan O’Brien | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor |
| 7 | Court House | 8 | John Godsen | |
| 8 | Seahenge | 4 | Aidan O’Brien | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor |
| 9 | Olmedo (FR) | 4 | Jean-Claude Rouget | A.Caro/G.Augustin-Normand |
| 10 | Nelson | 4 | Aiden O’Brien | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Mr. Michael and Smith, Mr. Derrick |
| 11 | Delano Roosevelt (IRE) | 4 | Aiden O’Brien | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Mr. Michael and Smith, Mr. Derrick |
| 12 | Masar (IRE) | 2 | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin Racing LLC |
| 13 | The Pentagon (IRE) | 2 | Aidan O'Brien | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Mr. Michael and Smith, Mr. Derrick |
| 14 | Mildenberger | 2 | Mark Johnston | Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum |
| 15 | Blackgold Fairy | 2 | Michael Halford | Zhang Yuesheng |
| 16 | Warm The Voice (IRE) | 2 | Brendan W Duke | Mrs J S Bolger |
| 17 | Verbal Dexterity (IRE) | 1 | J S Bolger | J S Bolger & John Corcoran |
| 19 | Kew Gardens (IRE) | 1 | Aiden O’Brien | Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Mr. Michael and Smith, Mr. Derrick |
| 19 | Woodmax (GER) | 1 | Nicolas Clement | Magnier, M., Tabor, M., Oxley, J., Smith, D. and Jooste, M. |
| 20 | Petrus | 1 | Brian Meehan | Mr G P M Morland |
Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby
| RANK | HORSE | POINTS | TRAINER | OWNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumahama (JPN) | 30 | R. Takahashi | Sanshisuimei Co. Ltd. |
| 4 | Ruggero (JPN) | 16 | Yuichi Shikato | Takashi Muraki |
| 2 | Tiaiki Ferveur | 12 | Mitsunori Makiura | U. Taiki Farm |
| 3 | Le Vent Se Leve (JPN) | 10 | Kiyoshi Hagiwara | G1 Racing Co. Ltd. |
| 6 | Don Fortis (JPN) | 4 | Mitsunori Makiura | Koichi Yamada |
| 7 | Mic Ben Hur (JPN) | 4 | Yoshihiro Hatakeyama | Kiratto One Co. Ltd. |
| 8 | Great Time (JPN) | 3 | H. Fujiwara | Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd. |
| 9 | Haseno Pyro (JPN) | 2 | Kenki Sato | Fumio Hasegawa |
| 10 | Meiner Yukitsubaki (JPN) | 2 | Noboru Takagi | K Thoroughbred Club Ruffian |
| 11 | Dark Repulser (JPN) | 1 | Takashi Kanari | Akira Katayama |
| 12 | Bronze Kay (JPN) | 1 | Koichi Tsunoda | Hiroshi Hatasa |
2017-18 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY
The Kentucky Derby 144 field is based on a tiered point system in select races throughout the world. See below for the entire schedule of Kentucky Derby prep races.
2017-18 Kentucky Derby Prep Season (19 races)
| DATE | RACE | RACETRACK | DISTANCE | POINTS | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2017 | Iroquois | Churchill Downs | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | The Tabulator |
| Sep 30, 2017 | FrontRunner | Santa Anita | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Bolt d'Oro |
| Oct 7, 2017 | Champagne | Belmont Park | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Firenze Fire |
| Oct 7, 2017 | Breeders’ Futurity | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Free Drop Billy |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile | Del Mar | 1 1/16 Miles | 20-8-4-2 | Good Magic |
| Nov 25, 2017 | Kentucky Jockey Club | Churchill Downs | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Enticed |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Remsen | Aqueduct | 1 1/8 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Catholic Boy |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Los Alamitos Futurity | Los Alamitos | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | McKinzie |
| Dec 17, 2017 | +Springboard Mile | Remington Park | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Greyvitos |
| Jan 6, 2018 | Sham | Santa Anita | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | McKinzie |
| Jan 13, 2018 | Jerome | Aqueduct | 1 Mile 70 Yards | 10-4-2-1 | Firenze Fire |
| Jan 13, 2018 | Lecomte | Fair Grounds | 1 Mile 70 Yards | 10-4-2-1 | Instilled Regard |
| Jan 15, 2018 | Smarty Jones | Oaklawn Park | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Mourinho |
| Feb 3, 2018 | Robert B. Lewis | Santa Anita | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Lombo |
| Feb 3, 2018 | Withers | Aqueduct | 1 1/8 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Avery Island |
| Feb 3, 2018 | Holy Bull | Gulfstream Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Audible |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Sam F. Davis | Tampa Bay Downs | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Flameaway |
| Feb 17, 2018 | El Camino Real Derby | Golden Gate | 1 1/8 Miles (S) | 10-4-2-1 | Paved |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Southwest | Oaklawn Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | My Boy Jack |
2018 Kentucky Derby Championship Series (16 races)
| DATE | RACE | RACETRACK | DISTANCE | POINTS | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2018 | Risen Star | Fair Grounds | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Bravazo |
| Mar 3, 2018 | Fountain of Youth | Gulfstream Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Promises Fulfilled |
| Mar 10, 2018 | Gotham | Aqueduct | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Enticed |
| Mar 10, 2018 | San Felipe | Santa Anita | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Bolt d'Oro |
| Mar 10, 2018 | Tampa Bay Derby | Tampa Bay Downs | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Quip |
| Mar 17, 2018 | Rebel | Oaklawn Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Magnum Moon |
| Mar 17, 2018 | Jeff Ruby Steaks | Turfway Park | 1 1/8 Miles (S) | 20-8-4-2 | Blended Citizen |
| Mar 24, 2018 | Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds | 1 1/8 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Noble Indy |
| Mar 25, 2018 | Sunland Derby | Sunland Park | 1 1/8 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Runaway Ghost |
| Mar 31, 2018 | UAE Derby | Meydan Racecourse | 1 3/16 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Mendelssohn |
| Mar 31, 2018 | Florida Derby | Gulfstream Park | 1 1/8 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Audible |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Wood Memorial | Aqueduct | 1 1/8 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Vino Rosso |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Blue Grass | Keeneland | 1 1/8 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Good Magic |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Santa Anita Derby | Santa Anita | 1 1/8 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Justify |
| Apr 14, 2018 | Arkansas Derby | Oaklawn Park | 1 1/8 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Magnum Moon |
| Apr 14, 2018 | Lexington | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles | 20-8-4-2 | My Boy Jack |
2017-18 European Road to the Kentucky Derby (7 races)
| DATE | RACE | RACETRACK | DISTANCE | POINTS | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2017 | +Juddmonte Beresford | Naas (Ire) | 1 Mile (T) | 10-4-2-1 | Saxon Warrior |
| Sep 30, 2017 | +Juddmonte Royal Lodge | Newmarket (GB) | 1 Mile (T) | 10-4-2-1 | Roaring Lion |
| Oct 1, 2017 | +Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère | Chantilly (Fr) | 1 Mile (T) | 10-4-2-1 | Happily |
| Oct 28, 2017 | +Racing Post Trophy | Doncaster (GB) | 1 Mile (T) | 10-4-2-1 | Saxon Warrior |
| Mar 7, 2018 | +Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition Stakes | Kempton Park (GB) | 1 Mile (S) | 20-8-4-2 | Gronkowski |
| Mar 9, 2018 | +Patton | Dundalk (Ire) | 1 Mile (S) | 20-8-4-2 | Mendelssohn |
| Mar 30, 2018 | +Burradon | Newcastle (GB) | 1 Mile (S) | 30-12-6-3 | Gronkowski |
2017-18 Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby (3 races)
| DATE | RACE | RACETRACK | DISTANCE | POINTS | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2017 | Cattleya Sho | Tokyo Racecourse | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Ruggero (JPN) |
| Dec 13, 2017 | +Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun | Kawasaki Racecourse | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Le Vent Se Leve (JPN) |
| Feb 18, 2018 | Hyacinth | Tokyo Racecourse | 1 Mile | 30-12-6-3 | Sumahama |
+ New Race Included in Series
(T) = Turf
(S) = Synthetic
2017-18 KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER
Placing a Kentucky Derby Future Wager gives you the opportunity to lock down horses that you think will be in the Kentucky Derby starting gate, but usually at a much better price than what you would see on Kentucky Derby Day because the field is still unknown.
The dates and results for the 2018 Kentucky Derby Future Wager are:
November 23-26, 2017 (CLOSED)
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
February 9-11, 2018 (CLOSED)
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
March 9-11, 2018 (CLOSED)
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
April 6-8, 2018 (CLOSED)
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4
