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The 2024 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. [1] The race was open to 20 horses, who qualified through the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
The 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby is a series of races through which horses qualified for the 2024 Kentucky Derby, which was held on May 4.The field for the Derby was limited to 20 horses, with up to four 'also eligibles' in case of a late withdrawal from the field.
On display was a Kentucky tradition, reflecting the grand spectacle the Kentucky Derby has become since it was first ran in 1875. Mystik Dan, top with Brian Hernandez Jr. up, wins the 150th ...
Kentucky Oaks Winner Kentucky Derby Winner Jockey Trainer Owner 2024 Thorpedo Anna: Mystik Dan: Brian Hernandez Jr. Kenneth G. McPeek: different: 2018 Monomoy Girl: Justify: different: different: Head of Plains Partners/Monomoy Stables 2009 Rachel Alexandra: Mine That Bird: Calvin Borel: different: different: 1993 Dispute Sea Hero: Jerry Bailey ...
The Derby win capped a remarkable 24 hours for McPeek and Hernandez, who teamed up with Thorpedo Anna to win the Kentucky Oaks on Friday. McPeek effusively praised Hernandez and his ride.
The Hall of Fame rider is one of eight jockeys to win the Kentucky Derby three times. His first win came in 2002 with 20-1 shot War Emblem, a speedy frontrunner trained by Bob Baffert.
Last updated on December 28, 2024 Mystik Dan ( foaled March 4, 2021) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse . [ 3 ] Jockeyed by Brian Hernandez Jr. , he won the 2024 Kentucky Derby by a nose, beating Sierra Leone and Forever Young with a time of 2:03.34.
The 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs was one of the most thrilling in the race’s hallowed and lengthy history, with Mystik Dan holding off a late charge from the ...