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Following Saturday’s running of the 2023 Lexington Stakes, the Road to the Kentucky Derby will be complete, and we know which horses will be invited to participate in the Run for the Roses on May 6 at Churchill Downs for the fastest two minutes in sports.
The Top 19 horses below are guaranteed an entry into the 2023 Kentucky Derby, but due to injury or eligible horses in the European Road and Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby choosing not to participate, as many as 20 horses on this list will be given a chance to compete.
Below we have the complete list of horses eligible for a spot in the gate for the 2023 Kentucky Derby on May 6 from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Here is the final list of horses available for the 2023 Kentucky Derby. The Top 19 will receive an invitation.
Updated April 15, 5:27 p.m. after Lexington Stakes
2023 Road to Kentucky Derby Standings
| Place | Horse | Derby Points | Trainer | Stakes $$ Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Horse | Derby Points | Trainer | Stakes $$ Won |
| 1 | Forte | 190 | Todd A. Pletcher | |
| 2 | Practical Move | 160 | Tim Yakteen | |
| 3 | Angel of Empire | 154 | Brad H. Cox | |
| 4 | Tapit Trice | 150 | Todd A. Pletcher | |
| 5 | Two Phil's | 123 | Larry Rivelli | |
| 6 | Lord Miles | 105 | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | |
| 7 | Derma Sotogake (JPN) | 100 | Hidetaka Otonashi | |
| 8 | Kingsbarn | 100 | Todd A. Pletcher | |
| 9 | Raise Cain | 64 | Ben Colebrook | |
| 10 | Hit Show | 60 | Brad H. Cox | |
| 11 | Rocket Can | 60 | William I. Mott | |
| 12 | Confidence Game | 57 | J. Keith Desormeaux | |
| 13 | Sun Thunder | 54 | Kenneth G. McPeak | |
| 14 | Verifying | 54 | Brad H. Cox | |
| 15 | Wild On Ice | 50 | Joel H. Marr | |
| 16 | Mage | 50 | Gustavo Delgado | |
| 17 | Blazing Sevens | 46 | Chad C. Brown | |
| 18 | Disarm | 46 | Steven M. Asmussen | |
| 19 | Reincarnate | 45 | Tim Yakteen | $263,250 |
| Missed field | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jace's Road | 45 | Brad H. Cox | $200,000 |
| 21 | Cyclone Mischief | 45 | Dale L. Romans | $137,525 |
| 22 | Major Dude | 40 | Todd A. Pletcher | |
| 23 | King Russell | 40 | Ron Moquett | |
| 24 | Disarm | 40 | Steven M. Asmussen | |
| 25 | Mandarin Hero | 40 | Terunobu Fujita | |
| 26 | Arctic Arrogance | 36 | Linda Rice | |
| 27 | Sun Thunder | 34 | Kenneth G. McPeek | |
| 28 | Red Route One | 33 | Steven M. Asmussen |
One horse from both the European Road and Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby were eligible to enter the race, though many owners and trainers decide against making the trip. If the first horse refuses, the second will be given the option, then the third, and finally fourth. No horse below the fourth place finisher will be extended an invitation.
European Road to the Kentucky Derby
No horse accepted