Ultimate Road to the Kentucky Derby Racing Guide

Dec 10, 2024

Ultimate Racing Guide for the 151st Kentucky Derby

Finding a horse to follow on the Road to the Kentucky Derby could be overwhelming for some. Typically around 20,000 Thoroughbreds hope to earn their way as one of 20 contenders in the Kentucky Derby, here our experts have compiled all the information you need for learning who to cheer on! Discover expert picks, analysis, insider news and more! Bookmark this helpful page to find regular updates and added information over time.

Official Kentucky Derby 150 Programs

Grab your official Kentucky Derby 150 Program from last year. Be sure to keep an eye out for this years betting guide as we get to closer to Kentucky Derby 151. Check out the official Kentucky Derby 150 programs here!


Before they were Derby contenders, they were foals ready to prove themselves. Tales from the Crib by Kellie Reilly highlights the beginning steps of our Derby field.

Kentucky Derby Features

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KENTUCKY DERBY PREP SEASON (2024-2025)

IROQUOIS | Points 10-4-3-2-1 | September 2024

Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Winning Horse Profile | LIVE  |


CHAMPAGNE| Points 10-4-3-2-1 | October 2024

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AMERICAN PHAROAH |Points 10-4-3-2-1 | October 2024

Race Preview | Study Guide | Race Recap | Winning Horse Profile | LIVE |


BREEDERS' FUTURITY | Points 10-4-3-2-1 | October 2024

Race Preview | Study Guide | Race Recap | Winning Horse Profile | LIVE |


STREET SENSE | Points 10-4-3-2-1 | October 2024

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BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE | Points 30–12–9–6-3 | November 2024

Study Guide | Race Recap | Winning Horse Profile | LIVE DAY 1 | LIVE DAY 2 |


KENTUCKY JOCKEY CLUB | Points Points 10-4-3-2-1 | November 2024

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REMSEN | Points 10-5-3-2-1 | December 2024

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SPRINGFIELD MILE | Points 10-5-3-2-1 |December 2024

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LOS ALAMITOS FUTURITY |Points 10-5-3-2-1 | December 2024

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GUN RUNNER | Points 10-5-3-2-1 | December 2024

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SMARTY JONES | Points 10-5-3-2-1 | January 2024

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JEROME | Points 10-5-3-2-1 | January 2024

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


LECOMTE | 20-10-6-4-2 | January 2024

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SOUTHWEST | 20-10-6-4-2 | January 2024

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HOLY BULL | 20-10-6-4-2 | February 2024

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ROBERT B. LEWIS | 20-10-6-4-2 | February 2024

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WITHERS | 20-10-6-4-2 | February 2024

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SAM F. DAVIS | 20-10-6-4-2 | February 2024

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JOHN BATTAGLIA MEMORIAL | 20-10-6-4-2 | February 2024

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KENTUCKY DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON (2024-2025)

RISEN STAR | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | February 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


SUNLAND DERBY | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | February 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


REBEL | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | February 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


GOTHAM | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | March 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | March 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


SAN FELIPE | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | March 2025

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TAMPA BAY DERBY | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | March 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


VIRGINIA DERBY | Points 50-25-15-10-2 | March 2025

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JEFF RUBY STEAKS | Points 100-50-25-15-10 | March 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


LOUISIANA DERBY | Points 100-50-25-15-10 | March 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


FLORIDA DERBY | Points 100-50-25-15-10 | March 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


ARKANSAS DERBY | Points 100-50-25-15-10 | March 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


WOOD MEMORIAL | Points 100-50-25-15-10 | April 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


BLUE GRASS | Points 100-50-25-15-10 | April 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


SANTA ANITA DERBY | Points 100-50-25-15-10 | April 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE |


LEXINGTON | 20-10-6-4-2 | April 2025

Race Preview | Study Guide | Expert Pick | Race Recap | Video Replay | Winning Horse Profile | Takeaways from the race | LIVE


KENTUCKY DERBY STATS AND NUMBERS

Road to the Kentucky Derby Top 20 Point Earners

Rank Horse Points Owner(s) Trainer Stable Alerts
1 Citizen Bull 40 SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine Bob Baffert Citizen Bull
2 Gaming 15 Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul Bob Baffert Gaming
3 Jonathan's Way 15 Rigney Racing, LLC Philip A.Bauer Jonathan's Way
4 Getaway Car 11 SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine Bob Baffert Getaway Car
5 Chancer McPatrick 10 Flanagan Racing Chad C. Brown Chancer McPatrick
6 East Avenue 10 Godolphin, LLC Brendan P. Walsh East Avenue
7 First Resort 10 Goldolphin LLC Eoin Harty First Resort
8 Poster 10 Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Der Steven M. Asmussen Poster
9 Sovereignty 10 Godolphin Bill Mott Sovereignty
10 Hill Road 9 Amo Racing USA Adrian Murray Hill Road
11 Tiztastic 8 Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Der Steve Asmussen Tiztastic
12 Ferocious 8 R Ranch, Marquee Bloodstock, High Step Racing and OGMA Investments, LLC Gustavo Delgado Ferocious
13 Dapper Moon 6 Valene Farms LLC Dallas Stewart Dapper Moon
14 Owen Almighty 5 Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing LLC Brian Lynch Owen Almighty
15 Tip Top Thomas 5 Bakke, James J. and Isbister, Gerald Todd Pletcher Tip Top Thomas
16 Aviator Gui 5 D. J. Stable LLC, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables Mark E. Casse Aviator Gui
17 Sandman 4 D. J. Stable LLC, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables Mark Casse Sandman
18 Mo Plex 3 Triple V Racing, LLC Todd Fincher Mo Plex
19 Mckinzie Street 3 Leslie A. Amestoy, Pierre Jean Amestoy Jr. & Roger K. Beasley Tim Yakteen Mckinzie Street
20 Filoso 3 Gold Square LLC Chad Summers Filoso

Updated on December 10, 2024

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