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2024 Kentucky Derby

150th Running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) | Saturday, May 4, 2024  | Churchill Downs

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Highest Performance Figures Earned By Each Horse Coming Into the 2024 Kentucky Derby

Listed below are the 2024 Kentucky Derby contenders recent prep races where they earned their highest Final Time Rating.  Today's Racing Digest's exclusive Final Time Rating (FNL RAT), which can be found in our unique performance projected race sheets, has proven to be a strong indicator in predicting the outcome of key races like the 2024 Kentucky Derby.

The Final Time Rating's was designed to help identify a horse's ability to finish strong or unleash a big closing kick when needed to overtake the leader down the final stretch.  In 7 of the last 8 Kentucky Derby's the horse that had earned the highest FNL RAT in a recent prep race finished in the top 3 positions.

The Final Time Rating is one of the key figures our staff of expert handicappers rely on when handicapping classier races such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont or any other Triple Crown or Graded Stakes race.

Kentucky Derby News

Preakness 2024 Video Report for May 9

May 9, 2024

By Jarrod Horak Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan galloped again in his second day at the track since winning the Derby on the first Saturday […] Read More

Triple Crown winner Justify is a leading sire at Ashford Stud.

Preakness 2024 Update (5-8-24)

May 8, 2024

By Jarrod Horak Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan galloped a mile and an eighth in his first day at the track since winning the Derby […] Read More

Preakness Stakes News Update (5-7-24)

May 7, 2024

By Jarrod Horak Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan walked the shedrow for the third day since his upset victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby on […] Read More

Preakness Stakes Video Update (5-6-24)

May 6, 2024

By Jarrod Horak Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remains possible for the Preakness Stakes. His trainer Ken McPeek wants to monitor him in the coming […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 Final Recap

May 5, 2024

By Jarrod Horak This  2024 Kentucky Derby recap video includes a look back at all 20 entrants, and a Preakness Stakes sneak peek. Preakness Stakes […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 Recap Video

May 4, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The weather improved on the first Saturday in May and the main track was fast for the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Mystik Dan, […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks 2024 Recap Video

May 3, 2024

By Jarrod Horak Thorpedo Anna was on her toes and ready to roll in the 2024 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 3. […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 Video: Top Pick Time

May 2, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The field for the 2024 Kentucky Derby was selected on April 27. Twenty entrants plus a pair of also-eligibles passed the entry […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks 2024 Video: Top Pick Time

May 2, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The field for the 2024 Kentucky Oaks was selected on April 27. Fourteen entrants plus a pair of also-eligibles passed the entry […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 Wet Track Video

May 2, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The field for Kentucky Derby 2024 is set. Twenty horses plus two also-eligibles passed the entry box. In a late development on April 30, […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 Update (4-30-24)

April 30, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The field for Kentucky Derby 2024 was drawn on April 27. Twenty horses plus two also-eligibles passed the entry box. In a […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks 2024 Update (4-29-24)

April 29, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The field has been set for the 2024 Kentucky Oaks. Fourteen entrants plus a pair of also-eligibles passed the entry box and […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 News & Views

April 29, 2024

By Jarrod Horak This Kentucky Derby 2024 video includes the latest news, workout analysis, and post draw thoughts. Kentucky Derby 2024 field: 1 – Dornoch […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 Post Position Analysis

April 27, 2024

By Jarrod Horak This Kentucky Derby 2024 video features post position analysis for the 150th running of the Derby. The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be run at […] Read More

Kentucky Derby 2024 Workouts (4-27-24)

April 27, 2024

By Jarrod Horak This Kentucky Derby 2024 video features the latest Derby workouts for Saturday, April 27. The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs […] Read More

Kentucky Derby Prep Races

Gulfstream Park Florida Derby 2024 Contenders and Their Highest FNL RAT Earned

March 26, 2024

Highest Performance Figures Earned By Each Horse Coming Into the 2024 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park Florida Derby (G1) | Saturday, March 30, 2024  | […] Read More

Jeff Ruby Steaks 2024 Picks

March 22, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Turfway Park on Saturday, March 23, and I have included Jeff Ruby Steaks 2024 […] Read More

Bourbonette Oaks 2024 Picks

March 22, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Turfway Park on Saturday, March 23, and I have included Bourbonette Oaks 2024 picks […] Read More

Catching Freedom wins 2024 Smarty Jones Stakes

Louisiana Derby 2024 Picks

March 22, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Fair Grounds Race Course on Saturday, March 23, and I have included Louisiana Derby […] Read More

Intricate wins 2023 Golden Rod at Churchill Downs

Fair Grounds Oaks 2024 Picks

March 20, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Fair Grounds on Saturday, March 23, and I have included Fair Grounds Oaks 2024 […] Read More

Santa Ysabel Stakes 2024 Picks

March 8, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, March 9, and I have included Santa Ysabel Stakes […] Read More

Tampa Bay Derby 2024 Picks

March 7, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, March 9, and I have included Tampa Bay Derby […] Read More

Bergen wins Jimmy Winkfield Stakes

Gotham Stakes 2024 Picks

March 1, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Aqueduct on Saturday, March 2, and I have included Gotham Stakes 2024 picks below. […] Read More

Gin Gin wins 2024 Busanda Stakes.

Busher Stakes 2024 Picks

March 1, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Aqueduct on Saturday, March 2, and I have included Busher Stakes 2024 picks below. […] Read More

John Battaglia Memorial Stakes 2024 Picks

February 28, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Turfway Park on Saturday, March 2, and I have included John Battaglia Memorial Stakes […] Read More

Dornoch wins 2023 Remsen Stakes

Fountain of Youth Stakes 2024 Picks

February 27, 2024

Dornoch edges Sierra Leone in 2023 Remsen Stakes (Joe Labozzetta Photo) By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Gulfstream Park on […] Read More

Just F Y I wins 2023 Frizette

Davona Dale Stakes 2024 Picks

February 27, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, March 2, and I have included Davona Dale Stakes 2024 […] Read More

Cincinnati Trophy Stakes 2024 Picks

February 27, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Turfway Park on Friday, March 1, and I have included Cincinnati Trophy Stakes 2024 […] Read More

Timberlake wins 2023 Champagne.

Rebel Stakes 2024 Picks

February 22, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Oaklawn on Saturday, February 24, and I have included Rebel Stakes 2024 picks below. […] Read More

Band of Gold wins 2024 Martha Washington

Honeybee Stakes 2024 Picks

February 22, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Oaklawn on Saturday, February 24, and I have included Honeybee Stakes 2024 picks below. […] Read More

Kentucky Derby Contenders

Le Dom Bro’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Le Dom Bro       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 25 25 $300,000 Eniel Cordero _______________________________________________________________________________ Le Dom […] Read More

Seize the Grey’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Seize the Grey       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 24 27 $742,800 D. Lukas _______________________________________________________________________________ Seize the […] Read More

Epic Ride’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Epic Ride       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 21 35 $113,163 John Ennis _______________________________________________________________________________ Epic Ride’s Prep […] Read More

Hades’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Hades       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 22 30 $871,250 Joseph Orseno _______________________________________________________________________________ Hades’s Prep Race that […] Read More

Uncle Heavy’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Uncle Heavy       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 23 30 $141,875 Robert Reid, Jr. _______________________________________________________________________________ Uncle Heavy’s […] Read More

Tuscan Gold’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Tuscan Gold       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 26 25 $167,500 Chad Brown _______________________________________________________________________________ Tuscan Gold’s Prep […] Read More

Protective’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Protective       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 27 25 $100,000 Todd Pletcher _______________________________________________________________________________ Protective’s Prep Race that […] Read More

Liberal Arts’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Liberal Arts       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 28 19 $363,640 Robert Medina _______________________________________________________________________________ Liberal Arts’s Prep […] Read More

Sierra Leone’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Sierra Leone       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 1 155 $186,000 Chad Brown _______________________________________________________________________________ Sierra Leone’s Prep […] Read More

Mystik Dan’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Mystik Dan       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 17 46 $230,825 Kenneth McPeek _______________________________________________________________________________ Mystik Dan’s Prep […] Read More

Encino’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Encino       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 18 40 $550,050 Brad Cox _______________________________________________________________________________ Encino’s Prep Race that […] Read More

Grand Mo the First’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Grand Mo the First       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 19 40 $75,000 Victor Barboza, Jr. _______________________________________________________________________________ […] Read More

Domestic Product’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Domestic Product       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 13 60 $448,455 Chad Brown _______________________________________________________________________________ Domestic Product’s Prep […] Read More

Stronghold’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Stronghold       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 4 125 $180,000 Philip D’Amato _______________________________________________________________________________ Stronghold’s Prep Race that […] Read More

Catalytic’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Catalytic       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 15 50 $247,500 Saffie Joseph, Jr. _______________________________________________________________________________ Catalytic’s Prep Race […] Read More