2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders and Their Potential

Meet the Horses

1. Bolt d'Oro

Pro: Undefeated in two starts, including a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Con: Untested at distance. Rating: 8/10

2. Game Winner

Pro: Won the Del Mar Futurity by 10 1/4 lengths. Con: Has only run twice. Rating: 7/10

3. Omaha Beach

Pro: Won the Rebel Stakes by 4 3/4 lengths. Con: Has been off since March. Rating: 6/10

4. Improbable

Pro: Won the Arkansas Derby by 2 1/2 lengths. Con: Has never won outside of Arkansas. Rating: 5/10

5. Vekoma

Pro: Won the Blue Grass Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths. Con: Has never won a graded stakes race. Rating: 4/10

Conclusion

The 2024 Kentucky Derby is shaping up to be a wide-open race with no clear favorite. Any of the horses listed above could cross the finish line first on the first Saturday in May.