The Kentucky Derby
Here is the 2019 Kentucky Derby Lineup
HORSE: #1 War of Will
JOCKEY: Tyler Gaffalione
TRAINER: Mark E. Casse
OWNER: Gary Barber
Morning Line Odds: 20:1
Quick Fact:
Comes off a dreadful 9th place finish at the Louisiana Derby. Will a need clean break to be in position to contend late.
HORSE: #2 TAX
JOCKEY: Junior Alvarado
TRAINER: Danny Gargan
OWNER: R. A. Hill Stable
Morning Line Odds: 20:1
Quick Fact:
Has a lot of heart, but may have a tough time with the talent in this field. Trainer Danny Gargan makes his first Kentucky Derby appearance.
HORSE: #3 By My Standards
JOCKEY: Gabriel Saez
TRAINER: W. Bret Calhoun
OWNER: Allied Racing Stable
Morning Line Odds: 20:1
Quick Fact:
Not expected to be a major factor, but flashed some serious potential in his surprise win at the Louisiana Derby.
HORSE: #4 Gray Magician
JOCKEY: Drayden Van Dyke
TRAINER: Peter Miller
OWNER: Eclipse Thoroug
Morning Line Odds: 50:1
Quick Fact:
Could end up as the longest shot on the board. Hate to say it, but will need to pull a rabbit out of a hat here folks.
HORSE: #5 Improbable
JOCKEY: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
TRAINER: Bob Baffert
OWNER: WinStar Farm
Morning Line Odds: 5:1
Quick Fact:
One of the early season favorites, he comes off a pair of disappointing second place finishes. If Irad Ortiz Jr. can get the ride right, he certainly has the pedigree to make some noise.
HORSE: #6 Vekoma
JOCKEY: Javier Castellano
TRAINER: George Weaver
OWNER: R. A. Hill Stable
Morning Line Odds: 20:1
Quick Fact:
An interesting horse, with a funky running style. Will need a clean trip to keep pace with the top speed in this field.
HORSE: #7 Maximum Security
JOCKEY: Luis Saez
TRAINER: Jason Servis
OWNER: West, Gary and
Morning Line Odds: 10:1
Quick Fact:
Shares owners with top contender Game Winner. Look for him to get out early and set the pace, whether he can keep it up over this distance remains to be seen.
HORSE: #8 Tacitus
JOCKEY: Jose L. Ortiz
TRAINER: William I. Mott
OWNER: Juddmonte Farm
Morning Line Odds: 10:1
Quick Fact:
This gray will look to stalk the pack and make a closing move late. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott is looking for his first Derby win.
HORSE: #9 Plus que Parfait
JOCKEY: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
TRAINER: Brendan P. Walsh
OWNER: Imperial Racing
Morning Line Odds: 30:1
Quick Fact:
This pure closer will a be a longshot to hit the board, but does possess a solid finishing kick if things get sloppy up front.
HORSE: #10 Cutting Humor
JOCKEY: Corey J. Lanerie
TRAINER: Todd A. Pletcher
OWNER: Starlight Racing
Morning Line Odds: 30:1
Quick Fact:
Had a nice performance to win the Sunland Derby, but has not showed much consistency outside of that race.
HORSE: #13 Code of Honor
JOCKEY: John R. Velazquez
TRAINER: Claude R. McGaughey III
OWNER: W.S. Farish
Morning Line Odds: 15:1
Quick Fact:
Placed third to other Derby hopeful Maximum Security in the Florida Derby. Will need best performance of his career to secure a victory.
HORSE: #14 Win Win Win
JOCKEY: Julian Pimentel
TRAINER: Michael J. Trombetta
OWNER: Live Oak Plantation
Morning Line Odds: 15:1
Quick Fact:
Certainly has the name for the part, but has not shown much that would indicate he’s in the same class as the top contenders.
HORSE: #15 Master Fencer (From Japan)
JOCKEY: Julien R. Leparoux
TRAINER: Koichi Tsunoda
OWNER: Katsumi Yoshizawa
Morning Line Odds: 50:1
Quick Fact:
Hailing from Japan, is a relative unknown in the US racing circle. Would be a shock to see him anywhere near the front when they cross the wire.
HORSE: #16 Game Winner
JOCKEY: Joel Rosario
TRAINER: Bob Baffert
OWNER: West, Gary and
Morning Line Odds: 5:1
Quick Fact:
All-time great trainer Bob Baffert looks for Game Winner to return to his stellar 2-year-old from, where he went undefeated in 2018. Likely to be the post time favorite, and with good reason.
HORSE: #17 Roadster
JOCKEY: Florent Geroux
TRAINER: Bob Baffert
OWNER: Speedway Stable LLC
Morning Line Odds: 6:1
Quick Fact:
Another impressive animal under the steady hand of Bob Baffert. He narrowly beat likely favorite Game Winner at the Santa Anita Derby in April.
HORSE: #18 Long Range Toddy
JOCKEY: Jon Kenton Court
TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen
OWNER: Willis Horton Racing LLC
Morning Line Odds: 30:1
Quick Fact:
This closer has a nose for getting in the money. On paper is not in the same class as some of the field, but might be worthy for inclusion in some exotics.
HORSE: #19 Spinoff
JOCKEY: Manuel Franco
TRAINER: Todd A. Pletcher
OWNER: Wertheimer and
Morning Line Odds: 30:1
Quick Fact:
Finished 2nd at the Louisiana Derby. Will likely be a longshot, but certainly has shown some developing talent in the past.
HORSE: #20 Country House
JOCKEY: Flavien Prat
TRAINER: William I. Mott
OWNER: Shields, Jr., Mrs
Morning Line Odds: 30:1
Quick Fact:
Finished 2nd at the Louisiana Derby. Will likely be a longshot, but certainly has shown some developing talent in the past.
HORSE: #21 Bodexpress
JOCKEY: Chris Landeros
TRAINER: Gustavo Delgado
OWNER: Top Racing, LLC, Global Thoroughbred and GDS Racing Stable
Morning Line Odds: 30:1
Quick Fact:
Finished 2nd at the Louisiana Derby. Will likely be a longshot, but certainly has shown some developing talent in the past.
