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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

Silverbulletday Stakes 2024 Picks

January 17, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Fair Grounds on Saturday, January 20, and I have included Silverbulletday Stakes 2024 picks […] Read More

Busanda Stakes 2024 Picks

January 12, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday, January 13, and I have included Busanda Stakes 2024 picks […] Read More

Santa Ynez Stakes 2024 Picks

January 7, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Oaks 2024 continues at Santa Anita Park on Sunday, January 7, and I have included Santa Ynez 2024 […] Read More

Jerome Stakes 2024 Picks

January 5, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Aqueduct on Saturday, January 5, and I have included Jerome Stakes 2024 picks below. […] Read More

Smarty Jones Stakes 2024 Picks

January 1, 2024

By Jarrod Horak The road to Kentucky Derby 2024 continues at Oaklawn on Monday, January 1, and I have included Smarty Jones Stakes 2024 picks […] Read More

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Street Sense Stakes at Churchill Downs Video Analysis

October 27, 2023

In this horse racing handicapping video, Jarrod Horak analyzes the Street Sense Stakes at Churchill Downs.

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Road to Kentucky Derby 2024: Iroquois Stakes 

September 15, 2023

By Jarrod Horak The Grade 3 Iroquois Stakes will be run Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 16. Nine juvenile males entered this flat mile contest, […] Read More

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Road to Kentucky Oaks 2024: Pocahontas Stakes 

September 14, 2023

By Jarrod Horak The Grade 3 Pocahontas Stakes will be run at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 16. Nine juvenile fillies entered this flat mile […] Read More

Arcangelo wins 2023 Travers

Beyond the 2023 Triple Crown: Updated Leaders

September 7, 2023

By Jarrod Horak I feel vindicated for keeping Arabian Knight on top of my list after he finished third in the Haskell. That effort was […] Read More

Kentucky Derby Contenders

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

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

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

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Deterministic       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 14 50 $628,295 Christophe Clement _______________________________________________________________________________ Deterministic’s Prep Race that […] Read More

Just a Touch’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Best Prep Race vs. Past Kentucky Derby Winners

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Just a Touch       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 7 75 $658,000 Brad Cox _______________________________________________________________________________ Just a […] Read More

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

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Catching Freedom       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 3 125 $253,450 Brad Cox _______________________________________________________________________________ Catching Freedom’s Prep […] Read More

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

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Dornoch       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 8 75 $323,136 Danny Gargan _______________________________________________________________________________ Dornoch’s Prep Race that […] Read More

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

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Endlessly       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 6 100 $475,375 Michael McCarthy _______________________________________________________________________________ Endlessly’s Prep Race that […] Read More

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

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Track Phantom       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 9 70 $198,315 Steven Asmussen _______________________________________________________________________________ Track Phantom’s Prep […] Read More

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

April 26, 2024

2024 Kentucky Derby Contender West Saratoga       Current Rank      Total Points Earned       Earnings Trainer 10 67 $1,646,100 Larry Demeritte _______________________________________________________________________________ West Saratoga’s Prep […] Read More