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The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) is taking place this Saturday at Churchill Downs. A total of 22 talented three-year-old Thoroughbreds entered the historic 1 1/4-mile race, with two on the also-eligible list.

A full field of three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles in the 150th running of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) on Friday at Churchill Downs.

The Road to the Kentucky Derby wraps up on Saturday with the running of the $400,000 Lexington S. (G3) at Keeneland.

The Santa Anita Derby has churned out four Kentucky Derby (G1) winners in the last dozen years, including fan favorite California Chrome. Let's review the entries for the 2024 edition:

A total of 200 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points (split 100-50-25-15-10 among the top five finishers) are on the table in Saturday's $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct.

A strong field has turned out for Saturday's $1 million Blue Grass S. (G1) at Keeneland, which awards Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top five finishers on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis.

Typically around 20,000 Thoroughbreds hope to earn their way as one of 20 contenders in the Kentucky Derby, here our experts have compiled all the information you need for learning who to cheer on! Discover expert picks, analysis, insider news and more!...