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The Complete Kentucky Derby Guide for 2023

August 14, 2023 Adam Spradling Handicapping, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Racing News, Triple Crown 0

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2023 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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Post Positions for the 149th Kentucky Derby

PostHorseJockeyTrainerML Odds
1Hit ShowManny FrancoBrad Cox30-1
2VerifyingTyler GaffalioneBrad Cox15-1
3Two Phil’sJareth LoveberryLarry Rivelli12-1
4Confidence GameJames GrahamKeith Desormeaux20-1
5Tapit TriceLuis SaezTodd Pletcher5-1
6KingsbarnsJose OrtizTodd Pletcher12-1
7ReincarnateJohn VelazquezTim Yakteen50-1
8MageJavier CastellanoGustavo Delgado15-1
9SkinnerJuan HernandezJohn Shirreffs20-1
10Practical MoveRamon VazquezTim Yakteen10-1
11DisarmJoel RosarioSteve Asmussen30-1
12Jace’s RoadFlorent GerouxBrad Cox15-1
13Sun ThunderBrian Hernandez Jr.Ken McPeek30-1
14Angel of EmpireFlavien PratBrad Cox8-1
15ForteIrad Ortiz Jr.Todd Pletcher3-1
16Raise CainGerardo CorralesBen Colebrook15-1
17Derma SotogakeChristophe LemaireHidetaka Otonashi10-1
18Rocket CanJunior AlvaradoBill Mott15-1
19Lord MilesPaco LopezSaffie Joseph Jr.30-1
20Continuar (JPN)Ryusei SakaiYoshito Yahagi50-1
21Cyclone MischiefJoel RosarioDale Romans30-1
22Mandarin Hero (JPN)Kazushi KimuraTerunobu Fujita20-1
23King RussellRafael BejaranoRon Moquett50-1

Current Leaderboard of Top 20 Point Earners

RankHorsePoints
1Sierra Leone155
2Fierceness136
3Catching Freedom125
4Stronghold125
5Resilience110
6Forever Young (JPN)100
7Endlessly100
8Dornoch75
9Just a Touch75
10Track Phantom70
RankHorsePoints
11West Saratoga67
12Just Steel65
13Honor Marie65
14Domestic Product60
15Catalytic50
16Society Man50
17Mystik Dan46
18Encino40
19Grand Mo the First40
20T O Password (JPN)Japan Invite

Last updated April 27, 2023

2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby

April

Lexington – April 15, 2023

First Mission wins the Lexington Stakes (Photo by Coady Photography)

PREVIEW: Top two finish in Lexington would give Disarm a spot in the Derby

RECAP: First Mission appears Preakness-bound, Disarm picks up necessary Derby points in Lexington

Lexington S. alumni running in the Kentucky Derby: Disarm

Santa Anita Derby – April 8, 2023

Practical Move and jockey Ramon Vazquez, right, nose out Mandarin Hero, middle, and Skinner, left, for victory in the Santa Anita Derby (Photo by Benoit Photo)

RECAP: Practical Move noses out Mandarin Hero in Santa Anita Derby

PREVIEW: Practical Move looks to remain tops on West Coast in Santa Anita Derby

Santa Anita Derby alumni running in the Kentucky Derby: Practical Move, Mandarin Hero (JPN), Skinner

Blue Grass – April 8, 2023

Tapit Trice wins the Blue Grass Stakes (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Tapit Trice wears down Verifying in Blue Grass

PREVIEW: Tapit Trice draws inside in Blue Grass; Breeders’ Cup winners Goodnight Olive, Caravel return

Blue Grass S. alumni running in the Kentucky Derby: Tapit Trice, Verifying, Sun Thunder, Raise Cain

Wood Memorial – April 8, 2023

#8 Lord Miles edges ahead to win the Wood Memorial Stakes (Photo by Amira Chickakly/Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Wood Memorial serves up another stunner with 59-1 winner Lord Miles

PREVIEW: Hit Show, Slip Mahoney give Cox solid one-two punch in Wood Memorial

Wood Memorial S. alumni running in the Kentucky Derby: Lord Miles, Hit Show

Arkansas Derby – April 1, 2023

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Angel of Empire wins the Arkansas Derby (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Angel of Empire takes flight in Arkansas Derby

PREVIEW: Competitive field of 11 in Arkansas Derby; Wet Paint favored to add Fantasy

Arkansas Derby alumni running in the Kentucky Derby: Angel of Empire, King Russell, Reincarnate, Rocket Can

Florida Derby – April 1, 2023

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Forte wins the Florida Derby (Photo by Lauren King/Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Forte finds best stride in final yards of Florida Derby

PREVIEW: Forte strongly favored in Florida Derby; Dorth Vader stretches back out in Gulfstream Park Oaks

Florida Derby alumni running in the Kentucky Derby: Forte, Mage, Cyclone Mischief

March

Sunland Derby – March 26, 2023

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Wild On Ice winning the 2023 Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Wild On Ice upsets Sunland Park Derby; Flying Connection wins Sunland Park Oaks

PREVIEW: Henry Q braces for California challengers in Sunland Park Derby

Jeff Ruby Steaks – March 25, 2023

Two Phil's wins the Jeff Ruby Steaks
Two Phil’s wins the Jeff Ruby Steaks (Photo by Coady Photography/Turfway Park)

RECAP: Two Phil’s overpowers rivals in Jeff Ruby Steaks; Botanical stretches win streak to four in Bourbonette Oaks

PREVIEW: Major Dude, Two Phil’s highlight a dozen in Jeff Ruby Steaks

Louisiana Derby – March 25, 2023

Kingsbarns wins the Louisiana Derby
Kingsbarns wins the Louisiana Derby (Photo by Hodges Photography/Jamie Newell)

RECAP: Kingsbarns dominates Louisiana Derby on front end

PREVIEW: Instant Coffee favored in Louisiana Derby; Fair Grounds Oaks attracts five

UAE Derby – March 25, 2023

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Derma Sotogake came close to the track record in the UAE Derby (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

RECAP: Derma Sotogake tops Japanese superfecta in UAE Derby

PREVIEW: O’Brien, O’Neill, Baffert take on five Japanese runners in UAE Derby

Tampa Bay Derby – March 11, 2023

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Tapit Trice wins the Tampa Bay Derby (Photo by SV Photography)

RECAP: Odds-on Tapit Trice comes from the clouds in Tampa Bay Derby

PREVIEW: Tapit Trice favored to win stakes debut in Tampa Bay Derby

John Battaglia Memorial – March 4, 2023

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Congruent winning the John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Congruent surges from last to first in John Battaglia Memorial; Botanical romps in Cincinnati Trophy

PREVIEW: Battaglia Memorial, Cincinnati Trophy offer points on road to Churchill Downs

San Felipe Stakes – March 4, 2023

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Practical Move wins the San Felipe Stakes (Photo by Benoit Photo)

RECAP: Practical Move keeps rolling in San Felipe

PREVIEW: Practical Move faces stable newcomers in San Felipe

Gotham Stakes – March 4, 2023

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Raise Cain wins the Gotham Stakes (Photo by Jessie Holmes/EquiSport Photos)

RECAP: Longshot Raise Cain surprises in Gotham, Shidabhuti rallies in Busher

PREVIEW: Lugan Knight faces full gate of opponents in Gotham

Fountain of Youth Stakes – March 4, 2023

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Forte shown winning the Fountain of Youth Stakes (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Forte comes back strong in Fountain of Youth; Dorth Vader stuns Davona Dale foes

PREVIEW: Early Derby favorite Forte returns to action in Fountain of Youth

February

Rebel Stakes – February 25, 2023

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Confidence Game down the stretch of the Rebel Stakes (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Confidence Game punches Derby ticket for Desormeaux with Rebel upset

PREVIEW: Numbers favor Cox, Asmussen runners in Rebel

Risen Star Stakes – February 18, 2023

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Angel of Empire captures the Risen Star (Photo by Hodges Photography / Lou Hodges Jr.)

RECAP: Angel of Empire gets his wings in Risen Star

PREVIEW: Loaded Risen Star includes undefeated Victory Formation

El Camino Real Derby – February 11, 2023

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Chase the Chaos captures the El Camino Real Derby with an exultant Armando Ayuso (Photo by Vassar Photography)

RECAP: Chase the Chaos big late in El Camino Real Derby

Sam F. Davis Stakes – February 11, 2023

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Litigate wins the Sam F. Davis Stakes (Photo by SV Photography)

RECAP: Litigate gets verdict in Sam F. Davis

PREVIEW: Dubyuhnell tops field of 12 in Sam F. Davis

Withers Stakes – February 11, 2023

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

RECAP: Hit Show ready for prime time after starring in Withers

PREVIEW: Arctic Arrogance faces six in re-drawn Withers
Aqueduct cancels Feb. 3-4; Withers rescheduled for Feb. 11
Arctic Arrogance, Hit Show top six-horse Withers

Robert B. Lewis Stakes – February 4, 2023

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Newgate and jockey Lanfranco Dettori (outside) win the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (Photo by Benoit Photo)

RECAP: Newgate keeps advancing, notches first stakes win in Robert B. Lewis

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

Holy Bull Stakes – February 4, 2023

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Rocket Can wins the Holy Bull Stakes (Photo by Lauren King/Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Rocket Can tops Mott exacta in Holy Bull

PREVIEW: Legacy Isle stretches to two turns in Holy Bull

January

Southwest Stakes – January 28, 2023

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Arabian Knight wins the Southwest Stakes (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Arabian Knight dazzles in Southwest

PREVIEW: Southwest nine includes trio from deep Cox stable

Lecomte Stakes – January 21, 2023

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Call Me Midnight (#8) wins the Lecomte Stakes (Photo by Lou Hodges Jr. / Hodges Photography)

RECAP: Instant Coffee last to first in Lecomte

PREVIEW: Instant Coffee, Chop Chop top Lecomte and Silverbulletday for Cox

Sham Stakes – January 8, 2023

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Reincarnate and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Sham S. (G3) at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

RECAP: Reincarnate battles back in Sham; Ice Dancing waltzes to Santa Ynez win

Jerome Stakes – January 7, 2023

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Lugan Knight would not let Arctic Arrogance by in the Jerome (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Lugan Knight fends off Arctic Arrogance in Jerome

PREVIEW: Arctic Arrogance cuts back in bid for Jerome

Smarty Jones Stakes – January 1, 2023

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Victory Formation led throughout in the Smarty Jones S. at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Victory Formation joins Road to the Kentucky Derby with confident Smarty Jones triumph

PREVIEW: Victory Formation attracts Prat for Smarty Jones

December

Gun Runner Stakes – December 26, 2022

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Jace’s Road with Florent Geroux aboard wins the Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds (Hodges Photography / Lou Hodges Jr.)

RECAP: Jace’s Road wires Gun Runner; Pretty Mischievous makes nifty move in Untapable

PREVIEW: Gun Runner, Untapable launch Fair Grounds series of Kentucky Derby, Oaks scoring races

Springboard Mile – December 17, 2022

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Wildatlanticstorm upsets Giant Mischief in the Remington Springboard Mile (Photo by Dustin Orona)

RECAP: Wildatlanticstorm upends fancied foes in Springboard Mile

PREVIEW: Echo Again, Giant Mischief bring intrigue to nine-horse Springboard Mile

Los Alamitos Futurity – December 17, 2022

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Practical Move and jockey Ramon Vazquez win the Los Alamitos Futurity (Photo © Benoit Photo)

RECAP: Practical Move upsets Los Alamitos Futurity; Arabian Lion last

PREVIEW: Baffert sends three in pursuit of 14th Los Alamitos Futurity

Remsen Stakes – December 3, 2022

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Dubyuhnell wins the Remsen Stakes (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Dubyuhnell edges Arctic Arrogance in Remsen

PREVIEW: Remsen, Demoiselle attract fields of seven

November

Kentucky Jockey Club – November 26, 2022

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Instant Coffee perked up late in the Kentucky Jockey Club (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Instant Coffee gets up late in Kentucky Jockey Club

PREVIEW: Curly Jack, Instant Coffee among nine in Kentucky Jockey Club

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile – November 4, 2022

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Forte, with Irad Ortiz aboard, wins the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

RECAP: Forte rallies to defeat Cave Rock in Juvenile

October

Breeders’ Futurity – October 8, 2022

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Forte (left) prevailed in an all-out duel with Loggins in the Breeders’ Futurity (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Forte edges Loggins in exciting Breeders’ Futurity

PREVIEW: Forte, Lost Ark provide Pletcher a strong hand in Breeders’ Futurity; Sconsin tops TCA

American Pharoah Stakes – October 8, 2022

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Cave Rock romps in the American Pharoah (Photo © Benoit Photo)

RECAP: Cave Rock blitzes, And Tell Me Nolies grinds, Going to Vegas repeats in Santa Anita BC WAYIs

PREVIEW: Cave Rock leads eight in American Pharoah

Champagne Stakes – October 1, 2022

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Blazing Sevens wins the Champagne Stakes (Photo by Janet Garaguso/Coglianese Photos)

RECAP: Blazing Sevens rallies in Champagne, Pleasant Passage makes all in Miss Grillo

PREVIEW: Gulfport faces five in Champagne; Be Your Best tops Miss Grillo

September

Iroquois – September 17, 2022

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Curly Jack wins the Iroquois Stakes to kick off the Road to the Kentucky Derby (Photo by Coady Photography)

RECAP: Curly Jack kicks off Road to the Kentucky Derby series with Iroquois upset

PREVIEW: Damon’s Mound, Echo Again head nine in Iroquois

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