The twin spires of Churchill Downs will watch over the 146th Kentucky Derby while the spectators will not be on site.
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Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.

WHO: The KY Derby has a field of seventeen sixteen 3 year-old thoroughbreds, this year they are all males. Here they are listed by: the post-position drawn, horse name, (the state of breeding), (the sire and the dam)/jockey/trainer/owner/breeders/(starts-wins:2nds:3rds)/and morning-line odds:

  1. Finnick the Fierce (KY) (Dialed In – Southern Classic)/M Garcia/R Hernandez/Amaldo Monge and Rey Hernandez/Paige Jillian Blu Sky Stables/(9-2:1:2)/50-1 Scratched, reports of lameness during yesterday’s morning gallop.
  2. Max Player (KY) (Honor Code – Fools In Love)/ R Santana, Jr./S M Asmussen/George E Hall and SportBLX Thoroughbreds Corp./K and G Stables/(5-2:1:2)/30-1
  3. Enforceable (KY) (Tapit – Justwhistledixie)/A Beschizzaa/M E Casse/John C. Oxley/Clearsky Farms/(10-2:2:2)/30-1
  4. Storm the Court (KY) (Court Vision – Tejano Run)/ J R Leparoux/P Eurton/Exline-Border Racing, LLC.,David A. Bernsen, LLC., Susanna Wilson and Dan Hudock/Stepping Stone Farm/(9;2:1:3)/50-1
  5. Major Fed (KY) (Ghostzapper – Bobby’s Babe)/J Graham/G D Foley/Lloyd Madison Farms IV, LLC./Lloyd Madison IV, LLC./(6-1:2:1)/50-1
  6. King Guillermo (KY) (Uncle Mo – Slow Sand)/ S Camacho/J C Avila/Victoria’s Ranch/Carhue Investments, Grouseridge Ltd. and Marengo Investments/(5-2:1:1)/20-1 Scratched due to fever.
  7. Money Moves (KY) (Candy Ride – Citizen Advocate)/ J Castellano/T A Pletcher/Robert V. LaPenta and Bortolazzo Stable, LLC/Whitehall Lane Farm/(3-2:1:0/30-1
  8. South Bend (KY) (Algorithms – Sandra’s Rose)/ T Gaffalione/W I Mott/Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable, Peter Deutsch and Pantofel Stable, LLC./Highclere, Inc./(12-3:2:2)/50-1
  9. Mr. Big News (KY) (Giant’s Causeway – Unappeased)/ G Saez/W B Calhoun/Allied Racing Stable, LLC./Don Alberto Corporation/(7-2:1:0)/50-1
  10. Thousand Words (FL) (Pioneerof the Nile – Pomeroys Pistol)/ F Geroux/B Baffert/Albaugh Family Stables, LLC. and Spendthrift Farm, LLC./Hardacre Farm/(7-4:1:0)/15-1
  11. Necker Island (KY) (Hard Spun – Jenny’s Rocket)/ M Mena/C A Hartman/Raymond Daniels, Wayne Scherr and Will Harbut Racing, LLC./Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, LLC./(10-2:0:3)/50-1
  12. Sole Volante (KY) (Karakonite – Light Blow)/ L Panici/P L Biancone/Reeves Thoroughbred Racing/Flaxman Holdings Limited/(7-4:1:1)/30-1
  13. Attachment Rate (VA) (Hard Spun – Aristra)/ J Talamo/D L Romans/Jim Bakke and Gerald Isbister/Mr. and Mrs. C. Olover Iselin III/(8-1:3:1)/50-1
  14. Winning Impression (KY) (Paynter – Unbridled Sonya)/ J Rocco, Jr./D Stewart/West Point Thoroughbreds, LLC./WinStar Farm, LLC./(9-1:1:2)/50-1
  15. NY Traffic (NY) (Cross Traffic – Mamie Reilly)/ P Lopez/S A Joseph, Jr./John Fanelli, Cash Is King, LLC., LC Racing, Paul Braverman and Team Hanley/Brian Culnan/(9-2:3:2)/20-1
  16. Honor A.P. (KY) (Honor Code – Hollywood Story)/ M E Smith/J A Shirreffs/C R K Stable, LLC./George Krikorian/(5-2:3:0)/5-1
  17. Tiz the Law (NY) (Constitution – Tizfiz)/ M Franco/B Tagg/Sackatoga Stable/Twin Creeks Farm/(7-6:0:1)/3-5
  18. Authentic (KY) (Into Mischief – Flawless)/ J R Velazquez/ B Baffert/Spendthrift Farm, LLC., Myracehorse.com, Madaket Stables, LLC. and Starlight Racing/Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC./(5-4:1:0)/8-1
May the Sun Shine Bright on Churchill Downs for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
May the Sun Shine Bright on Churchill Downs for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.

WHAT: The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby is a Grade 1, $3 million dollar dirt race of 1 and 1/4 miles for 3 year-old thoroughbreds that earned points in qualifying races throughout the previous racing year on The Road to the Kentucky Derby.

WHEN: Saturday, 9/5/20 the KY Derby will post at approximately 7:01 PM ET. It is the 14th race on card of 14. The first race posts at 11 AM ET.

WHERE: The KY Derby is always held at Churchill Downs In Louisville, KY. There will be no spectators this year due to concerns over the COVID 19 pandemic. The race will be broadcast on television. In America, Fox Sports 2 will show the under card from 11 AM to 2:30 PM ET and NBC will cover the races from 2:30 PM until 7:30 PM ET.

This Kentucky Derby is going to look a lot different.
This Kentucky Derby is going to look a lot different.

WHY: Because we love it! The world has faced several trials and tribulations but the KY Derby has never stopped, it has raced continuously since 1875. Thus, it is the longest continually held sport in our country. The race has a rich history and is enjoyed by fans world wide. Many thoroughbred fans recognize this race and track as legendary. Usually, the first jewel in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, the KY Derby is a very important and treasured race. Do note that this year the Belmont Stakes raced first and Tiz the Law won it!

HOW: It is pure talent and a bit of luck. How to win the KY Derby is an age old mystery! It is going to be an exciting race and even if the favorite wins it will take exceptional betting skills to get a nice price.

Thank you for reading Thoroughbred U and check back for all things thoroughbred and my continuing coverage of Triple Crown Racing, up next, the Preakness!

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