Ultimate Road to the Kentucky Derby Racing Guide 2019-2020
May 11, 2020
Road to the Kentucky Derby
Ultimate Racing Guide for North American Kentucky Derby Prep Races
Finding a horse to follow on the Road to the Kentucky Derby could be overwhelming for some. With typically over 21,000 Thoroughbreds hoping to earn their way into the top 20 contenders for starting in the first Saturday in May, we have compiled all the information you could want for learning about who to cheer on! Expert picks, analysis, insider news and more can be found listed below. Bookmark this helpful page to find regular updates and added information over time.
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RISEN STAR (2 Divisions) Race Preview |
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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Race Preview |
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GOTHAM Race Preview |
LOS ALAMITOS DERBY Race Preview |
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SAN FELIPE Race Preview |
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TAMPA BAY DERBY Race Preview |
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JEFF RUBY STEAKS |
PETER PAN Race Preview |
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REBEL Race Preview |
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LOUISIANA DERBY Race Preview |
SHARED BELIEF Race Preview |
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ARKANSAS DERBY (2 Divisions) Race Preview |
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Full schedule for the 2019-2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby
| Rank | Horse | Points | Owner(s) | Trainer | Non-Restricted Stakes Earnings |
| 1 | Storm the Court | 22 | David A Bernsen LLC, Exline-Border Racing LLC, Hudock, Dan and Wilson, Susanna | Peter Eurton | $1,136,351 |
| 2 | Maxfield | 10 | Godolphin, LLC | Brendan P. Walsh | $300,000 |
| 3 | Tiz the Law | 10 | Sackatoga Stable | Barclay Tagg | $275,000 |
| 4 | Eight Rings | 10 | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Hertrich, III, Frederick, | Bob Baffert | $180,351 |
| 5 | Dennis' Moment | 10 | Albaugh Family Stables LLC | Dale L. Romans | $137,800 |
| 6 | Anneau d'Or | 8 | Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd. | Blaine D. Wright | $340,000 |
| 7 | Scabbard | 6 | Joseph W. Sutton | Eddie Kenneally | $178,000 |
| 8 | Wrecking Crew | 4 | Rockingham Ranch and David A Bernsen LLC | Peter Miller | $280,000 |
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4 | Stronach Stables | James A. Jerkens | $210,000 |
| 10 | Gouverneur Morris | 4 | Team Valor International and WinStar Farm LLC | Todd A. Pletcher | $100,000 |
| 11 | American Theorem | 4 | Kretz Racing LLC | George Papaprodromou | $60,000 |
| 12 | Big City Bob | 2 | Colts Neck Stables LLC | Duarte Jorge Jr | $120,000 |
| 13 | Enforceable | 2 | John C. Oxley | Mark E. Casse | $50,000 |
| 14 | Lebda | 2 | Joseph E. Besecker | Claudio A. Gonzalez | $19,000 |
| 15 | Gozilla | 1 | Zayat Stables, LLC and Barber, Gary | Steven M. Asmussen | $19,000 |
| 16 | Letmeno | 1 | Bloch, Randall L. and Six Column Stables, LLC, et al | Ian R. Wilkes | $29,200 |
| 17 | Ajaaweed | 1 | Shadwell Stable | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | $25,000 |
| 18 | Express Train | 1 | C R K Stable | John A. Shirreffs | $18,000 |
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Orderd by highest earned speed rating of prep races won
| Rank | Horse | Speed Rating | Class Rating |
| 1 | Storm the Court | 102 | 120.7 |
| 2 | Maxfield | 99 | 119.6 |
| 3 | Dennis' Moment | 98 | 118.4 |
| 4 | Eight Rings | 95 | 120.8 |
| 5 | Tiz the Law | 93 | 118.5 |
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last updated Nov. 14, 2019
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