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The field breaks from the gate in the 2017 Kentucky Derby.

2019 Kentucky Derby Post Positions by the Numbers

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is rightfully known as the most exciting two minutes in sports; once the Churchill Downs starting gate springs open anything can (and often does) happen. For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds competing it is one of the most important moments of their lives; racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start.

Mike Smith aboard Justify after winning the 2018 Kentucky Derby.

Meet the Jockeys of the 2019 Kentucky Derby

You've read about the horses who will race in the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Now's your chance to learn about the athletes who will ride them. Get to know the 2019 Kentucky Derby jockeys below, in order of their mounts' Derby qualifying points.

2019 Kentucky Derby Cheat Sheet

The 145th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 4 at Churchill Downs shapes up as one of the most wide-open, competitive Derbys of this decade.

Jockey Mike Smith must choose between two Kentucky Derby horses in Omaha Beach (pictured) and Roadster.

Mike Smith on Marriage, Preparation, and Choosing a Derby Horse

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys for America’s Best Racing as they travel the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs.

Trainer Danny Gargan (far right) could have his first Kentucky Derby starter if Tax performs well Saturday.

Trainer Danny Gargan on Tax: From Claimer to Kentucky Derby Hopeful

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys for America’s Best Racing as they travel the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs.

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