2024 Kentucky Derby Field & Race Information

Get Ready for the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby, one of the most iconic races in all of horse racing, is celebrating its 150th running on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at Churchill Downs. Here at Horse Racing Nation, we're providing you with all the information you need to follow the 2024 Derby contenders and get ready for the big race.

Meet the Horses Running in the 2024 Kentucky Derby

We have created a comprehensive list of the horses running in the 2024 Kentucky Derby. For each horse, we've listed a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. This will help you make informed decisions about which horses to bet on or simply follow throughout the race.

2024 Kentucky Derby Purse: An All-Time High

The 2024 Kentucky Derby will have a purse of $5 million, an all-time high. This is a significant increase from the previous purse of $3 million, which lasted from 2019 through 2023.

2023-2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Point Leaders

Check out the latest standings of contenders who are hopeful to start the 2024 Kentucky Derby. These horses have been earning points throughout the 2023 and 2024 racing seasons, and the top 20 point earners will qualify for the race.