The 148th edition of the Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday as the prestigious race looks to move on from last year’s controversy. Today we will discuss about Kentucky Derby: Post positions| 2022 horses pictures| 2022 horses lineup.
Kentucky Derby: Post positions| 2022 horses pictures| 2022 horses lineup
The Kentucky Derby /drbi/ is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, almost always on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Derby Festival. The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds over a distance of one and a quarter miles (2.0 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings weigh 126 pounds (57 kg) and Phillies 121 pounds (55 kg).
| Location | Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | May 17, 1875 (146 years ago) |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Brown–Forman[1] |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2 km) |
| Record | 1:59.40, Secretariat (1973, 1+1⁄4 miles) 2:34.50, Spokane (1889, 1+1⁄2 miles) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | 3-year-old |
| Weight | Colt/Gelding: 126 lbs (57.2 kg) Filly: 121 lb (55 kg) |
| Purse | US$3 million[2] 1st: $1,860,000 |
Post positions
The draw for the $3 million, Grade 1 Kentucky was held at Churchill Downs on Monday afternoon.
Blue Grass winner Xandon, coached by Chad Brown, was named the 3-1 favorite on the morning line. Xandon achieved the number 10 position position in a field of 20.
Louisiana Derby winner Epicenter, coached by Steve Asmussen, is the second choice in the morning row at 7-2. He secured the rank of No.
Estimated post time for Derby is 6:57 PM. Saturday and will be televised by NBC.
Kentucky hopeful Xandon gallops on the track at Churchill Downs. Xandon is coached by Chad Brown. April 26, 2022
Rich Strike and Rattle ‘n’ Roll are also on the qualifying list and can field if a scratch occurs by 9 a.m. Friday.
2022 horses pictures
Louisville, KY – The top finishers in horse racing will compete for the 148th Run for the Roses on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville. In a packed field of 20 horses, eight of them stand out as potential winners of the Derby.
Whoever wins Saturday’s race will be a top contender for horse racing’s coveted Triple Crown.
The race will last only two minutes, but there are several standout horses poised to outshine others in the mile and quarter races to win the $3 million purse.
2022 horses lineup
1. Mo Donegal (8-1)
2. Happy Jack (21-1)
3. Epicenter (5-1)
4. Summer Is Tomorrow (42-1)
5. Smile Happy (14-1)
6. Messier (7-1)
7. Crown Pride (17-1)
8. Charge It (13-1)
9. Tiz the Bomb (25-1)
10. Zandon (8-1)
11. Pioneer of Medina (47-1)
12. Taiba (5-1)
13. Simplification (40-1)
14. Barber Road (40-1)
15. White Abarrio (11-1)
16. Cyberknife (14-1)
17. Classic Causeway (67-1)
18. Tawny Port (67-1)
19. Zozos (39-1)
20. Rich Strike (99-1)
