Horses That Are In Kentucky Derby Lineup, Full Field 2023

2023 Kentucky Derby Horses, Bios, Facts and Lineup

We outline all of the horses that are in Kentucky Derby lineup, or full field, for the 149th running which happens on May 6th, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.

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Just like always, there is a crowded field ofhorses that are in Kentucky Derby lineup. Although it is somewhat common to have late scratches, the field of horses currently stands at 20 thoroughbreds. Additionally, there are also 3 horses that could move into the field if any horses drop out prior to the race. Nonetheless, one talented (and lucky) winner will take home a $3 million purse at Churchill Downs.

Although weather plays a factor in thishistoric 1 1/4-mile race, the 2023 Kentucky Derby lineup is set to be an ultra-competitive race with several via contenders! Now, let’s meet the full field.

Kentucky Derby Lineup

Hit Show

Hit Show is a rising star that has wowed horse racing fans with an impressive performance at the Withers race. This Candy Ride colt was favored to win the Wood Memorial, and though it wasn’t quite enough for first place, his second-place finish by a nose won him entry into the Kentucky Derby! With closing odds of 30-1 in Future Wager Pool 6 and morning line odds–exciting times await all those eager Kentucky Derby enthusiasts who cheer on this up & comer from Argentina!

• Jockey: Manny Franco
• Trainer: Brad Cox
• Owners: Gary and Mary West
• Career record: 5 starts – 3 wins – 1 second – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $404,375
• Earnings per start: $80,875
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 99
• Kentucky Derby points: 60
• Pedigree: Candy Ride – Actress, by Tapit
• Color: Gray or roan
• Running style: Stalker

Verifying

Kentucky Derby fans will be sure to keep an eye on Verifying, who finished second in the Champagne (G1) as a juvenile and has proven pedigree for improvement with age. Coming off of his last prep race—a close battle ultimately lost to Tapit Trice in the Blue Grass Stakes—Verifying closed at 50-1 odds when Future Wager Pool 6 ended recently. With speed and experience under his belt, this horse is one that shouldn’t be overlooked come May 6th!

• Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
• Trainer: Brad Cox
• Owners: Westerberg, Susan Magnier, Jonathan Poulin, Derrick Smith, and Michael Tabor
• Career record: 6 starts – 2 wins – 2 seconds – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $489,900
• Earnings per start: $81,650
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 102
• Kentucky Derby points: 54
• Pedigree: Justify – Diva Delite, by Repent
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Stalker

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Two Phils

Kentucky Derby fans, get ready for Two Phil’s! This accomplished dirt campaigner has been successful in the G3 Street Sense Stakes and placed in two other high-stakes races. In his last prep race, he drove clear into upper stretch and finished with a recorded time of 1:49.03 at Turfway Park – showing everyone why this son of Hard Spun & Dam Mia Torri is worth keeping an eye on during closing odds value 21 to 1 in Pool 6 betting.

• Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
• Trainer: Larry Rivelli
• Owners: Patricia’s Hope, Phillip Sagan and Madaket Stables
• Career record: 8 starts – 4 wins – 1 second – 1 third
• Career earnings: $683,450
• Earnings per start: $85,431
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 97
• Kentucky Derby points: 123
• Pedigree: Hard Spun – Mia Torri, by General Quarters
• Color: Chestnut
• Running style: Stalker

Confidence Game

Confidence Game is a rising star in the world of thoroughbred racing. The talented colt recently took home first place at Oaklawn Park’s Rebel Stakes (G2), showing his true potential and positioning him as an early top contender for next year’s big race. His last prep-race performance was outstanding; he sat nicely mid-field while other longshots competed up front, setting an honest pace that enabled Confidence Game to charge ahead brilliantly during the final stretch seconds. He closed out Pool 6 with Future Wager Odds valued at 29:1 – be sure to stay tuned this season and see if you can cash in on your horse racing knowledge!

• Jockey: James Graham
• Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
• Owners: Don’t Tell My Wife Stables and Ocean Reef Racing
• Career record: 7 starts – 3 wins – 1 second – 2 thirds
• Career earnings: $785,525
• Earnings per start: $112,218
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 104
• Kentucky Derby points: 57
• Pedigree: Candy Ride – Eblouissante, by Bernardini
• Color: Dark bay or brown
• Running style: Stalker

Tapit Trice

Tapit Trice is a three-year old thoroughbred with an impressive pedigree. He has not lost since his first start in November of 2022 and looks to be gearing up for the Kentucky Derby as he finished 1st in the competitive Blue Grass Stakes field last out. With illustrious sire, Tapit, successful Dam Danzatrice by esteemed alumni Dunkirk under trainer Todd Pletcher’s wisdom – there are high hopes that this powerful combination will storm through Churchill Downs on derby day! His recent performance also quickly boosted expectations when second at Gulfstream allowance earning himself 99 Brisnet Speed figure. With Pool 6 closing odds 11-1, it would appear all eyes should be watching closely come May 6th 2023.

• Jockey: Luis Saez
• Trainer: Todd Pletcher
• Owners: Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable
• Career record: 5 starts – 4 wins – 0 seconds – 1 third
• Career earnings: $883,650
• Earnings per start: $176,730
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 103
• Kentucky Derby points: 150
• Pedigree: Tapit – Danzatrice, by Dunkirk
• Color: Gray or roan
• Running style: Stalker

Kingsbarns

Kingsbarns will be an exciting horse to watch on Derby Day and a potential asset for passionate fans of the Kentucky Derby. With bloodlines from Uncle Mo & Lady Tapit, this colt has already achieved two impressive starts in his short career thus far. In addition, he charged ahead at Louisiana’s wire-to-wire win with notable closing odds of 11/1 according to Future Wager Pool 6!

• Jockey: Jose Ortiz
• Trainer: Todd Pletcher
• Owner: Spendthrift Farm
• Career record: 3 starts – 3 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $657,300
• Earnings per start: $219,100
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 100
• Kentucky Derby points: 100
• Pedigree: Uncle Mo – Lady Tapit, by Tapit
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Pacesetter/press the pace

Reincarnate

Get ready for a thrilling ride during this year’s Kentucky Derby with Reincarnate, the spirited colt sired by Good Magic and Dammed by Allanah. Even though his last race wasn’t quite what fans had hoped it would be, he still managed to place third in Rebel Stakes! And thanks to that strong finish, reincarnate has 45 qualifying points on his ledger—that means a 24-1 closing odds value when betting at Future Wager Pool 6. Don’t miss out on your chance for an exciting win as you cheer on Reincarnate!

• Jockey: John Velazquez
• Trainer: Tim Yakteen
• Owners: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital, and Catherine Donovan
• Career record: 7 starts – 2 wins – 3 seconds – 2 thirds
• Career earnings: $345,650
• Earnings per start: $49,379
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 103
• Kentucky Derby points: 45
• Pedigree: Good Magic – Allanah, by Scat Daddy
• Color: Gray or roan
• Running style: Press the pace

Mage

Kentucky Derby fans, get to know Mage! The sire Good Magic and dam Puca make this contender a great choice. Despite inexperience in the Fountain of Youth (G2) race, he put forth an inspiring performance with his overland bid turning into the stretch even though it wasn’t quite enough for a victory against Forte at the wire. Those looking to back him should take note that as Pool 6 closes its books on odds for contenders Mage holds strong at 46-1 value betting potential.

• Jockey: Javier Castellano
• Trainer: Gustavo Delgado
• Owners: OGMA Investments, Ramiro Restrepo, Sterling Racing, and CMNWLTH
• Career record: 3 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $247,200
• Earnings per start: $82,400
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 102
• Kentucky Derby points: 50
• Pedigree: Good Magic – Puca, by Big Brown
• Color: Chestnut
• Running style: Stalker

Skinner

Skinner, sired by Curlin and dammed Winding Way, has made a noticeable improvement this year. At his last prep-race performance in the Santa Anita Derby he placed close third – an impressive feat that Kentucky Derby fans shouldn’t overlook! In Future Wager Pool 6 closing odds value was quite generous at 49 to 1 giving die-hard horse racing enthusiasts plenty of reason to believe Skinner can make some real noise come May 6th.

• Jockey: Juan Hernandez
• Trainer: John Shirreffs
• Owner: C R K Stable
• Career record: 6 starts – 1 win – 0 seconds – 3 thirds
• Career earnings: $216,300
• Earnings per start: $36,050
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 104
• Kentucky Derby points: 45
• Pedigree: Curlin – Winding Way, by Malibu Moon
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Closer

Practical Move

Practical Move’s impressive resume among West Coast contenders for the Kentucky Derby continues to make a mark; he won the San Felipe then held off stiff competition in his last prep, racing nose-to-nose with Japanese invader Mandarin Hero and winning by just one. His sire, Practical Joke (who ran 5th at The Run For The Roses), as well as dam Ack Naughty (13 finishes in NY circuit) seem to have given him strong genetic impetus – so much that experts put him at 14:1 odds value on Future Wagers of Pool 6! Could this could be our next Derby winner?

• Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
• Trainer: Tim Yakteen
• Owners: Leslie Amestoy, Pierre Jean Amestoy Jr., and Roger Beasley
• Career record: 7 starts – 4 wins – 1 second – 2 thirds
• Career earnings: $884,200
• Earnings per start: $126,314
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 108
• Kentucky Derby points: 160
• Pedigree: Practical Joke – Ack Naughty, by Afleet Alex
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Stalker

Disarm

Disarm is a three-year old colt making his mark in the 149th Kentucky Derby. Sired by Gun Runner and Dam of Easy Tap, he has been improving rapidly with each race leading up to this prestigious event. His last prep performance saw him edge Denington for third place at 3/4 odds securing just enough points (six) to move himself from 26th on the leaderboard all the way into 18th – quite an impressive feat! At 33-1 closing value, those lucky enough to bet early get great value as we anticipate what outlook lies ahead for Disarm during America’s favorite horse racing event: The Kentucky Derby!

• Jockey: Joel Rosario
• Trainer: Steve Asmussen
• Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds
• Career record: 5 starts – 1 win – 2 seconds – 2 thirds
• Career earnings: $327,850
• Earnings per start: $65,570
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 95
• Kentucky Derby points: 46
• Pedigree: Gun Runner – Easy Tap, by Tapit
• Color: Chestnut
• Running style: Stalker

Jace’s Road

Jace’s Road has a pedigree that all Kentucky Derby fans should be excited about – the son of Quality Road and Out Post, he is one of the only horses with early speed. In his last race prior to entering into Pool 6 for Wager Future Odds, Jace’s road was 3rd in close pursuit behind Disarm and Kingsbarns making him an exciting value at 99-1 on closing odds!

• Jockey: Florent Geroux
• Trainer: Brad Cox
• Owners: West Point Thoroughbreds and Albaugh Family Stables
• Career record: 6 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 2 thirds
• Career earnings: $238,050
• Earnings per start: $39,675
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 101
• Kentucky Derby points: 45
• Pedigree: Quality Road – Out Post, by Silver Deputy
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Press the pace

Sun Thunder

Kentucky Derby fans have eagerly been keeping an eye on Sun Thunder, who is sired by Into Mischief and Dammed by Greenfield d’Oro. He recently finished second in the Risen Star (G2) behind Angel of Empire – a horse that then won Arkansas Derby (G1). In his previous race he rallied nicely to finish fourth, giving him 20 points and bringing his total score up to 54. When it comes down to odds for winnings at Future Wagers Pool 6, you can currently get decent value from betting on Sun Thunder with closing odds valued at 99-1.

• Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
• Trainer: Ken McPeek
• Owners: R. T Racing Stable and Cypress Creek Equine
• Career record: 6 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 1 third
• Career earnings: $247,500
• Earnings per start: $41,250
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 94
• Kentucky Derby points: 54
• Pedigree: Into Mischief – Greenfield d’Oro, by Medaglia d’Oro
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Closer

Angel of Empire

Angel of Empire, sired by Kentucky Derby fourth-place finisher Classic Empire and out of Woodward Stakes winner To Honor and Serve’s daughter Armony’s Angel, is the one to watch for this year’s Kentucky Derby. The bay colt proved his mettle with back-to-back wins in both the Arkansas Derby and Risen Star Stakes – showing off a remarkable turn of foot as he galloped home 4 1/2 lengths ahead at closing time. His Future Wager Pool 6 odds value indicates that other racing fans have taken notice too; 29/1 puts him among notable contenders!

• Jockey: Flavien Prat
• Trainer: Brad Cox
• Owner: Albaugh Family Stables
• Career record: 6 starts – 4 wins – 1 second – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $1,069,375
• Earnings per start: $178,229
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 106
• Kentucky Derby points: 154
• Pedigree: Classic Empire – Armony’s Angel, by To Honor and Serve
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Closer

Forte

Attention all Kentucky Derby Fans: Forte is the one to watch! This two-year old Champion has won six of his seven lifetime starts, and showed an impressive level of toughness when he defeated quality runners in both the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile race as well as Florida’s Fountain Youth stakes. His sire Violence finished second to Orb – last year’s eventual winner – while Dam Queen Caroline was a former Breeder’s Cup Classic champion. In this past prep racing season, though playing catch up with Mage pulling away ahead into upper stretch just shy of furlong out; Forte called on class and stamina winning by length – solidifying him at 5/2 closing odds value for Future Wager Pool 6.

• Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
• Trainer: Todd Pletcher
• Owners: Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable
• Career record: 7 starts – 6 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $2,409,830
• Earnings per start: $344,261
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 106
• Kentucky Derby points: 190
• Pedigree: Violence – Queen Caroline, by Blame
• Color: Dark bay or brown
• Running style: Stalker

Raise Cain

Raise Cain took the Gotham Stakes by storm, powering through to an impressive 7 1/2 length victory. His previous race performance was anything but weak – he finished fifth in the Blue Grass stakes! As Kentucky Derby fans await his arrival on raceday, be sure not to overlook him as Future Wager Pool 6 closed with odds of 81-1 for potential success.

• Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
• Trainer: Ben Colebrook
• Owners: Andrew and Rania Warren
• Career record: 7 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 1 third
• Career earnings: $296,328
• Earnings per start: $42,333
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 93
• Kentucky Derby points: 64
• Pedigree: Violence – Lemon Belle, by Lemon Drop Kid
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Closer

Derma Sotogake

Derby fans have reason to be excited- Derma Sotogake (JPN), sired by Mind Your Biscuits and Dammed by Amour Poesie, is set join the starting line in this year’s Kentucky Derby. After picking up a hard fought 100 points from winning The UAE Derby (G2) over the weekend – where jockey Christophe Lemaire proved himself as tactical genius with his masterful ride – Derma was worth it’s closing Future Wager Pool 6 odds of 13:1 at post time!

• Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
• Trainer: Hidetaka Otonashi
• Owner: Hiroyuki Asanuma
• Career record: 8 starts – 4 wins – 0 seconds – 2 thirds
• Career earnings: $1,162,164
• Earnings per start: $145,271
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: N/A
• Kentucky Derby points: 100
• Pedigree: Mind Your Biscuits – Amour Poesie, by Neo Universe
• Color: Chestnut
• Running style: Pacesetter

Rocket Can

The impressive Rocket Can took a huge leap forward in his preps for the 2021 Kentucky Derby, finishing second to Forte in the prestigious Fountain of Youth (G2). At odds valued at 32-1, fans should definitely keep an eye on this horse as he builds up more points and continues to impress Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. Who knows what surprises lie ahead? Don’t miss out on all the exciting action that only comes with watching one of racing’s greatest events—the Kentucky Derby!

• Jockey: Junior Alvarado
• Trainer: Bill Mott
• Owner: Frank Fletcher Racing Operations
• Career record: 7 starts – 2 wins – 2 seconds – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $383,413
• Earnings per start: $54,773
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 99
• Kentucky Derby points: 60
• Pedigree: Into Mischief – Tension, by Tapit
• Color: Gray or roan
• Running style: Stalker

Lord Miles

Lord Miles is a stakes-placed colt coming to the race with an impressive pedigree courtesy of sire Curlin and dam Lady Esme. With two starts under his belt already, he’s proven himself promising but will have even more potential if he makes it around the track twice! His most recent performance was no less than amazing – in Pool 6’s Wood Memorial Race, this 59-1 long shot shocked everyone by winning big ($120.80 for each $2 bet). Be sure to keep your eye on him at future races as we get closer and closer to May 1st—he may just surprise us all again come that special day!

• Jockey: Paco Lopez
• Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
• Owner: Vegso Racing Stable
• Career record: 5 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 1 third
• Career earnings: $451,100
• Earnings per start: $90,220
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 100
• Kentucky Derby points: 105
• Pedigree: Curlin – Lady Esme, by Majestic Warrior
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Closer

Continuar

The turf-runner Continuar is a horse to watch – the five year old prospect by Drefong and Pan De Ring has earned 40 points towards an invitation for this prestigious race. After winning 2020’s Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun on his journey through Japan’s Road to the Derby series and finishing third in last years Saudi Arabian classic, he’ll be looking forward with anticipation as pool 6 of Future Wager closes at 54/1 odds. Is it time you back him?

• Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
• Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi
• Owner: Lion Race Horse Co.
• Career record: 5 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 1 third
• Career earnings: $337,889
• Earnings per start: $67,578
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: N/A
• Kentucky Derby points: Secured automatic invite
• Pedigree: Drefong – Pan de Ring, by King Kamehameha
• Color: Chestnut
• Running style: Closer

Backup Entries

21. Cyclone Mischief (also-eligible, 30-1)

Cyclone Mischief, the talented thoroughbred who has fared much better in his last two races than he did during his initial season start. In fact, during Florida’s prestigious Derby race, Cyclone finished a strong two lengths ahead of rival Mage before being defeated by Forte. His capability and potential was recognized even then as betters at Pool 6 closed with generous 88-1 odds for him – quite an impressive statistic!

• Jockey: Joel Rosario
• Trainer: Dale Romans
• Owners: Albaugh Family Stables and Castleton Lyons
• Career record: 7 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 3 thirds
• Career earnings: $246,350
• Earnings per start: $35,193
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 101
• Kentucky Derby points: 45
• Pedigree: Into Mischief – Areyoucominghere, by Bernardini
• Color: Bay
• Running style: Press the pace

22. Mandarin Hero (also-eligible, 20-1)

Mandarin Hero, sired by Shanghai Bobby and Dammed by Namura Nadeshiko (JPN), made an outstanding U.S. debut when he showcased his speed in the Santa Anita Derby with a stirring surge past rivals to narrowly miss first place on the wire! Horse racing fans will recognize this Japanese invader at steep future wager Pool 6 closing odds of 99-1.

• Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
• Trainer: Terunobu Fujita
• Owner: Hiroaki Arai
• Career record: 6 starts – 4 wins – 2 seconds – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $386,854
• Earnings per start: $64,476
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 105
• Kentucky Derby points: 40
• Pedigree: Shanghai Bobby – Namura Nadeshiko, by Fuji Kiseki
• Color: Dark bay or brown
• Running style: Stalker

23. King Russell (also-eligible, 50-1)

King Russell surprised the racing world when he finished second in his last prep-race, despite being a 58-1 longshot. Admirably closing to snatch victory from Reincarnate and Rocket Can, all while coming off of a maiden win too! This has made Kentucky Derby fans take notice – although not listed on Future Wager Pool 6’s closing odds value chart at 17/1 (All Others), many are keeping their eye on King Russell for future success.

• Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
• Trainer: Ron Moquett
• Owners: Brereton Jones and Naber Racing
• Career record: 6 starts – 1 win – 3 seconds – 0 thirds
• Career earnings: $322,350
• Earnings per start: $53,725
• Top Equibase Speed Figure: 99
• Kentucky Derby points: 40
• Pedigree: Creative Cause – Believe You Will, by Proud Citizen
• Color: Gray or roan
• Running style: Closer

There’s the full field of horses that are in Kentucky Derby lineup, who’s your pick to win the first leg of the Triple Crown?

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