The 150th Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses is finally here!
Here’s your guide to all things Kentucky Derby, including knowing your horses, jockeys, post position, track conditions, odds, predictions and more.
What time is the 2024 Kentucky Derby?Horses, odds, terrain, post position, weather forecast and more
Here’s what you need to know:
How many horses compete in the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby has 20 horses lined up for the race each year.
2024 Kentucky Derby horses in the field
Here’s a look at the field for 2024 Kentucky Derby:
Kentucky Derby Track Conditions:What you need to know, from sloppy to heavy on dirt, turf
2024 Kentucky Derby Odds
Here’s a look at the current 2024 Kentucky Derby odds, according to cbssports.com:
| PRG No. | HORSE | ODDS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dornoch | 21-1 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 5-1 |
| 3 | Mystic Dan | 15-1 |
| 4 | Catch freedom | 8-1 |
| 5 | Catalytic | 34-1 |
| 6 | Just steel | 25-1 |
| 7 | Honor Marie | 12-1 |
| 8 | Just a touch | 11-1 |
| 9 | Encino | STRIPED |
| ten | To Password (JPN) | 49-1 |
| 11 | Forever young (JPN) | 6-1 |
| 12 | Follow the ghost | 40-1 |
| 13 | West Saratoga | 26-1 |
| 14 | Non-stop | 46-1 |
| 15 | National product | 29-1 |
| 16 | Big Mo the first | 45-1 |
| 17 | Ferocity | 3-1 |
| 18 | Bastion | 32-1 |
| 19 | Resilience | 28-1 |
| 20 | Society man | 49-1 |
| 21 | Epic ride | 47-1 |
2024 Kentucky Derby Candidates
Kentucky Derby bettors appear to have Sierra Leone and Fierceness leading the Kentucky Derby a two-horse race, according to journalist Jason Frakes, but it has four contenders who can eliminate the favorites on May 4. Why he thinks Just A Touch, Forever Young, Catching Freedom and Honor Marie are horses to watch.
How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby:Start time, channel, TV schedule, horses, odds
2024 Kentucky Derby Jockeys
2024 Kentucky Derby Track Conditions at Churchill Downs
Check out the latest track conditions from today’s Churchill Downs and find out what each track condition term means by visiting courier-journal.com.
2024 Kentucky Derby Predictions: Who Will Win at Churchill Downs?
Plus, visit courier-journal.com to see who the staff picks to win the race.
Why is your pick for the 2024 Kentucky Derby wrong?
Journalist Jason Frakes explains why every horse can and can’t win the Kentucky Derby. You are welcome.
Downloadable 2024 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide for Churchill Downs
Visit courier-journal.com for the downloadable Kentucky Derby betting guide.
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How to Bet on the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Here’s a quick video to show what you need to know bet on the Kentucky Derby:
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
What is the official release time for the 2024 Kentucky Derby? When does it start?
The official time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 4. The 150th race for the Roses will be race No. 12 on the 14-race slate.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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