With the Kentucky Derby just three weeks away and many of the serious preps over, the list of possible entrants should start to take shape. Since the Derby field is limited to 20 entrants, some of these contenders are not going to get in the race. Only the top 20 entrants based on graded stakes earnings can draw into the race, and there is no also eligible list for the Derby. With only a few more graded preps remaining, those low on the list will really have to perform well to make the cut.
Below is a list of Triple Crown nominees in order of their graded stakes earnings through April 24th. To make things easier to read, I have dropped out all the horses who are definitely not going to the Derby in addition to horses who are out on injury or retired. There are still a couple with questions marks, but they are more likely to skip the Derby than go. Note that Greeley's Galaxy will be a supplement which means he is last in the priority list regardless of his graded earnings.
Top Preakness Contenders - Super Saver and several other horses from the Derby are off to Pimlico now along with some new faces. Check out the top contenders with profiles, photos, and other info about the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Preakness Infield Changes for - After last year's massive tightening of the rules which resulted in a huge drop in attendance, this year officials are relaxing things slightly and you can buy a special "all you can drink beer" Mug Club ticket.
Super Saver wins the 2010 Kentucky Derby - He drew off to win by 2 1/2 lengths, giving jockey Calvin Borel his third Derby win in 4 years. Ice Box and Paddy O'Prado closed from far back to finish 2nd and 3rd while favorite Lookin At Lucky was 6th.
2010 Triple Crown Late Nominations - Only six more thoroughbreds were made eligible for the three Triple Crown races for a fee of $6000 by the late nomination deadline. Any not nominated now will have to pay a huge supplement fee to enter. Check out the list here.
2005 Kentucky Derby Contenders