Road to the Kentucky Derby: Latest Races and Table Update

Last Updated on April 17, 2023 2:16 pm by Erwin Noguera

Excitement builds as the Road to the Kentucky Derby 2023 reaches its defining stage. This prestigious event is one of the most anticipated horse races in the world and draws thousands of spectators from all over the US and the globe.

This worldwide known event is acknowledged for being one of the toughest competitions in horseracing. The racetrack circuit is notoriously difficult, with hairpin turns and steep inclines that test the skill and endurance of both jockeys and horses. As the date of the 2023 Kentucky Derby draws closer, anticipation builds, and every event that takes place counts toward growing that hype.

Horse racing fans worldwide eagerly await the opportunity to witness the excitement and drama of this legendary event, especially as the last race in their preparation calendar has just taken place. The Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby has been long and difficult.

Horses must qualify for the race by competing in a series of qualifying events yearly. The most successful pure breeds from these competitions will be invited to the Kentucky Derby.

Below, we will show you how the Kentucky Derby standings currently stand. Things should remain this way until the event takes place in a few weeks.

Kentucky Derby: Leaderboard Ranks

1. Forte (190 points)
2.  Practical Move (160 points)
3.  Angel of Empire (154 points)
4.  Tapit Trice (150 points)
5.  Two Phil’s (123 points)
6.  Lord Miles (105 points)
7.  Derma Sotogake (JPN) (100 points)
8.  Kingsbarns (100 points)
9.  Raise Cain (64 points)
10.  Rocket Can (60 points)
11.  Hit Snow (60 points)
12.  Confidence Game (57 points)
13.  Verifying (54 points)
14.  Sun Thunder (54 points)
15.  Wild On Ice (50 points)
16.  Mage (50 points)
17.  Blazing Sevens (46 points)
18.  Disarm (46 points) *
19.  Reincarnate (45 points)
20.  Continuar (JPN) (Invite) *
21.  Jace’s Road (45 points)
22.  Skinner (45 points)
23.  Cyclone Mischief (45 Points) *
24.  Mayor Dude (40 Points) *
25.  Mandarin Hero (JPN) (40 Points) *
26.  King Russell (40 Points) *

The competition is fierce, and riders and horses went all out for the chance to compete in this prestigious event; it seems like those at the top of the ranks didn’t have to worry too much, as the movements in the list occurred from rank 18th and forward. (Now going up to 26).

The rewards that this race offers can be immense for those who make it to the starting line. The Derby is an opportunity to make history and win substantial prize money and secure a place in horse racing history.

The excitement will only grow as the road to the 2023 edition has just finished. Horse racing fans worldwide will be on the edge of their seats for a few weeks, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to witness one of the sport’s most exciting and challenging races.

Although Forte remains the favorite to win the race, the colt has a bunch of contenders like Practical Move, Angel of Empire, and Tapit Trice, who are more than capable of making things difficult for him.

Latest changes at The Table:

As you may have noticed from the last update, this time, the table is longer, as we went up from 20 to 26 contenders.

If you did not have the chance to check the table before, you do not have to worry too much as there were no changes from the first spot to the 17th spot.

All the Horses from Forte to Blazing Sevens are right in the same spots.

It is at the 18th spot where a newcomer to the list took over, Disarm came up with 46 points, sending Reincarnate a spot lower on the list.

The Japanese Invitee, Continuar, took over the 20th spot, which sent Jace’s Road and Skinner further down to the now 21st and 22nd spots.

The rest of the list were newcomers, as Cyclone Mischief, Mayor Dude, Mandarin Hero, and King Russell make their last moment entry into the Derby.

Kentucky Derby Qualifiers: Latest Races Roundup

This weekend just concluded; and we enjoyed the last race scheduled on the calendar before the Kentucky Derby finally takes place on Saturday, May 6th.

This last race in the qualification process was held in the United States, and below, we will show you the results.

Lexington

When: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 

Where: Keeneland, U.S. 

Podium:

1. First Mission
2.  Arabian Lion
3.  Disarm
4.  Denington

It was this race that not only allowed Disarm to get into the ranking but to take a spot in front of Reincarnate as the 18th-ranked contender.