The Kentucky Derby, also known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," is one of the most anticipated events in the horse racing calendar. Set to take place on May 6, 2023, the 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby is expected to be a thrilling race, with some of the best horses and jockeys from around the world vying for the coveted title.
The Kentucky Derby entries for 2023 are still being finalized, but some of the top contenders have already been named. Among them are Essential Quality, Life is Good, and Hot Rod Charlie, all of whom have shown impressive form in recent races. Other horses to watch out for include Known Agenda, Rock Your World, and Medina Spirit.
The Kentucky Oaks is the female equivalent of the Kentucky Derby, and it's also set to take place on May 6, 2023. The early Kentucky Oaks 2023 odds suggest that Malathaat is the favorite to win, with Travel Column and Clairiere close behind.
As we get closer to the Kentucky Derby 2023, horse racing enthusiasts and analysts will be studying the past performances of each horse in the race. The 2023 Kentucky Derby past performances will give us valuable insights into each horse's strengths and weaknesses, as well as their potential to win the race.
Looking back at the Kentucky Derby past performances, we can see that some horses have had incredible success in the race. Secretariat, for example, still holds the record for the fastest time ever recorded in the Kentucky Derby, with a time of 1:59.40. Other notable winners include American Pharoah, Justify, and Seattle Slew.
As we analyze the Kentucky Derby 2023 past performances, we'll be able to make predictions about which horses are likely to perform well in the race. Factors like the horse's speed, stamina, and experience will all come into play, as well as the jockey's skill and strategy. Ultimately, the winner of the Kentucky Derby 2023 will be the horse that can overcome all the challenges of the race and come out on top.
In conclusion, the Kentucky Derby 2023 promises to be a thrilling event, with some of the best horses and jockeys from around the world competing for the title. With the Kentucky Derby entries still being finalized and the Kentucky Oaks 2023 odds fluctuating, it's hard to say who the favorite will be. But as we study the Kentucky Derby 2023 past performances and make our predictions, one thing is certain: this will be a race to remember.
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hit Show | Franco | Brad H. Cox | West, Gary and Mary | 30-1 |
| 2 | Verifying | Gaffalione | Brad H. Cox | Poulin, Jonathan, Westerberg, Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B. | 15-1 |
| 3 | Two Phil's | Loveberry | Larry Rivelli | Patricia's Hope LLC and Sagan, Phillip | 12-1 |
| 4 | Conficence Game | Graham | J. Keith Desormeaux | Don't Tell My Wife Stables | 20-1 |
| 5 | Tapit Trice | Saez | Todd A. Pletcher | Whisper Hill Farm, LLC and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck) | 5-1 |
| 6 | Kingbarns | J. Ortiz | Todd A. Pletcher | Spendthrift Farm LLC | 12-1 |
| 7 | Reincarnate | Velazquez | Tim Yakteen | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine | 50-1 |
| 8 | Mage | Castellano | Gustavo Delgado | OGMA Investments, LLC, Restrepo, Ramiro, Sterling Racing LLC and CMNWLTH | 15-1 |
| SCR | Skinner | Hernandez | John A. Shirreffs | C R K Stable | 20-1 |
| SCR | Practical Move | Vazquez | Tim Yakteen | Amestoy, Jr., Pierre Jean, Amestoy, Leslie A. and Beasley, Roger K. | SCR |
| 9 | Disarm | Rosario | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC | 30/1 |
| 10 | Jace's Road | Geroux | Brad H. Cox | West Point Thoroughbreds and Albaugh Family Stables LLC | 15-1 |
| 11 | Sun Thunder | Hernandez Jr | Kenneth G. McPeek | R.T Racing Stable and Cypress Creek Equine | 30-1 |
| 12 | Angel Of Empire | Prat | Brad H. Cox | Albaugh Family Stables LLC | 8-1 |
| SCR | Forte | I. Ortiz JR. | Todd A. Pletcher | Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable | 3-1 |
| 13 | Raise Can | Corrales | Ben Colebrook | Warren, Andrew and Warren, Rania | 15-1 |
| 14 | Derma Sotogake | Lemaire | Hidetaka Otonashi | Hiroyuki Asanuma | 10-1 |
| 15 | Rocket Can | Alvarado | William I. Mott | Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc. | 15-1 |
| SCR | Lord Miles | Lopez | Todd A. Pletcher | Vegso Racing Stable | 30-1 |
| SCR | Continuar | Sakai | Yoshito Yahagi | Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd. | 50-1 |
| 16 | Cyclone Mischief | J. Rosario | D. Romans | Albaugh Family Stables LLC and Castleton Lyons. | 30-1 |
| 17 | Mandarin Hero | Kazushi Kimura | Terunobu Fujita | Hiroaki Arai. | 20-1 |
| 18 | King Russell | Rafael Bejarano | Ron Moquett | Jones, Brereton C. and Naber Racing, LLC | 50-1 |
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