3. After the draw, California Chrome was installed as the morning line favorite at 5–2 entering the derby having won four straight stakes. [17], Official logo for the 2014 Kentucky Derby, Record attendance for 138th Kentucky Derby, "California Chrome wins Kentucky Derby 140", "Kentucky Derby 2014 post positions: Positions and morning-line odds set", "Kentucky Derby -Pablo Del Monte scratched", "Ortiz brothers to race against each other in Derby", "California Chrome pulls away for win at Kentucky Derby", "Favorite California Chrome wins Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs", "California Chrome Wins 140th Kentucky Derby", "11th Race, Churchill Downs, May 3, 2014", "No. Jockey: Corey Nakatani, 13. Dance With Fate [13] Uncle Sigh and Chitu set the early pace, as jockey Victor Espinoza held California Chrome back in third, a bit off the pace. I look at this Derby as a great wagering opportunity. [12] His Derby win was his fifth straight win, a streak which began in December 2013. The Ultimate Guide to the Races of the Triple Crown [12] The horse is owned by "a couple of working stiff owners", Perry Martin and Steve Coburn, who spent what they could afford in the hopes of producing a great race horse. Medina Spirit 99 Bob Baffert Abel Cedillo. The 2014 Kentucky Derby field. Jockey: Corey Lanerie. Jockey: Jose Ortiz, 7. By Mark Sandritter Apr 30, 2014, 5:53pm EDT I said I hope [California Chrome] is another Swaps. Trainer: Todd Pletcher Our 2014 Kentucky Derby field is pretty much set with only the typical dropouts left to significantly alter the field. 2018 – Justify. Jockey: Joel Rosario, 9. Trainer: Mike Maker 1978 – Affirmed Some people are calling the 2014 Kentucky Derby one of the worst fields in quite some time. Jockey: Luis Saez, 11. They say pace makes the race, and if there’s any race on the calendar that’s guaranteed to have an honest pace, the Kentucky Derby is it. [8], Second favorite Hoppertunity was scratched on the Thursday prior to the Derby due to soreness. 2. Harry’s Holiday Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski Dish on Their Olympic Style Johnny … Featured Columnist May 2, 2014 … His margin of victory in these races was a combined total of 26 lengths. On Saturday May 3rd, 20 horses will be vying for the Blanket of Roses as the compete in the first jewel of the Triple Crown. There’s even a special display of Derby fashion at the Kentucky Derby Museum! 2014 Kentucky Derby field. He also has some tactical turn of foot, which can be handy considering he can be used to either sit close to the front or well off it depending on the pace speed. Trainer: Gary Contessa The 2021 Kentucky Derby field & betting odds brought to you by TAB. [10], Jockeys José Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr. became the first brothers to race in the Kentucky Derby since 1984. Wildcat Red Jockey: John Velazquez, 17. I am not sure I entirely agree with that. For Espinoza, it was his second Kentucky Derby win, his first coming in 2002 when he rode War Emblem to victory. "[12], By pedigree, California Chrome was an unlikely winner. [6], The Post Position Draw for the Kentucky Derby was held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Churchill Downs Racetrack clubhouse. Jockey: Calvin Borel, 20. Harry’s Holiday: Corey Lanerie: Mike Maker: 50-1: 3. May 02, 2014 at 9:18 AM . Handicapping often comes down to taking or trying to beat the favorite, or finding ways to get value out of the favorite. [2] The race was broadcast in the United States on the NBC television network. The 2014 Kentucky Derby was the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. Jockey: Joe Bravo, 5. Trainer: Todd Pletcher, 53. [13], California Chrome became the first California-bred horse to win the Derby since Decidedly in 1962. Vicar’s in Trouble: Rosie Napravnik: Mike Maker: 20-1: 2. The race was broadcast in the United States on the NBC tel Uncle Sigh: Irad Ortiz Jr. Gary Contessa: 30-1: 4. "[14] He is the offspring of a mare, Love the Chase, purchased for $8,000, and a stallion, Lucky Pulpit, that stood for a $2,000 stud fee. Trainer Todd Pletcher leads with four Kentucky Derby contenders followed by Mike Maker with three and Bob Baffert with a pair. Terry Finley’s West Point Thoroughbreds co-owned 2017 Derby winner Always Dreaming and was the sole owner of 2014 runner-up Commanding Curve. Trainer: John Sadler Commanding Curve Samraat: Jose Ortiz: Rick Violette Jr. 15-1: 7. Rival trainers conceded it was plausible. Also-eligible Pablo Del Monte replaces him. I will be back Friday night with my final “Exceptional Eleven” Derby contenders. 1. Candy Boy Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr., 28. 1937 – War Admiral And he's a horse who already has tremendous speed in a field packed with speed. Winner California Chrome is the third horse from the right. [9] Post positions were moved up and Pablo del Monte was given slot 20. Below is the Derby field with morning line odds. The 2021 Kentucky Derby will return to its rightful place on the first Saturday of May after a postponement to September a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] It was the first Derby for each of them. Intense Holiday The 2014 Kentucky Derby was the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. Updated information on 2021 Kentucky Derby odds, nominations and final field, expert tips and a detailed Kentucky Derby form guide. 1. 1943 – Count Fleet Coming around the final turn, California Chrome and then fourth place Samraat made a move, surging past the pace setters. 1935 – Omaha Jockey: Rajiv Maragh. The Post Position Draw for the Kentucky Derby was held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Churchill Downs Racetrack clubhouse. Jockey: Joe Rocco, 10. This year’s Kentucky Derby will be held on Sunday the 2nd of May at Churchill Downs Racecourse, Kentucky. [3] The attendance for the race was 164,906, the second-largest after the 2012 race with 165,307 spectators. It’s always instructive to take a look at what events have led to each horse getting to the winner’s circle previously, to see if anything can be gleaned when those events are put in the context of a particular field. Jockey: Gary Stevens, 19. A look at the horses the field for the 140th Kentucky Derby, to be run Saturday at Churchill Downs. His only previous experience at Churchill Downs was in 1955, when he was an exercise rider for Swaps. Barring any last minute changes the field is set for the 2014 Kentucky Derby. All Rights Reserved. 1946 – Assault Trainer: Peter Eurton NOTE: Field … The favorite went on to win the Derby six consecutive times between 2014 and 2019. 20 thoroughbred horses will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to run in the 145th Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2019. [14] For the win, California Chrome took home $1.418 million of the $2.178 million purse. Many show up to the event and its related activities wearing colorful hats. [14] Interviewed after the race, Sherman emotionally remarked, "Well, when I went to Swaps' grave the other day I said a little prayer and it came true. 2015 – American Pharoah Trainer: Todd Pletcher Rosario has booted home one winner, Orb in 2013, from nine mounts. The combination of his humble roots and those of his connections prompted the Associated Press to remark, "Even Hollywood couldn't have made this up. By Joe Sullivan Globe Staff, May 3, 2014, 4:13 a.m. Wicked Strong has the look of a winner with Danza and Intense Holiday big contenders. The race was scheduled to start at 6:24 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 3, 2014 at Churchill Downs and was run as the eleventh race on a racecard with thirteen races. Splits for each quarter-mile: (23.04) (24.33) (24.34) (25.65) (26.21), California Chrome was the only starter in the Derby who went on to win at the Grade I level. Wicked Strong placed fourth and Samraat faded to fifth. Trainer: Bob Baffert. Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. 4. [5], The Kentucky Derby is a race for 3-year-old Thoroughbred horses. Barring any last minute changes the field is set for the 2014 Kentucky Derby. 1977 – Seattle Slew Kentucky Derby Handicapping the Kentucky Derby field. California Chrome Jockey: Rosie Napravnik, 2. Rosie Napravnik was riding in her third Derby, hoping to become the first woman rider to win the race. It was the second-largest crowd in Kentucky Derby history. 2014 Kentucky Derby Field Analysis May 3, 2014 5:19am Photo: Coady Photography 1. Puerto Rico native won Eclipse Award in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Trainer: Mike Maker Trainer: Bob Baffert 3. The two horses remained neck-and-neck for several strides before California Chrome broke away and coasted to finish line, winning by 1 3/4 lengths. The 140th Kentucky Derby is set to run on Saturday, May 3, and an intriguing field is coming into focus. After the race, trainer Art Sherman called Espinoza's ride "perfect". Long-shot Commanding Curve came from well back to claim second, while Danza took third. 2014 Kentucky Derby Field and Morning Line Odds: Post: Horse: Jockey: Trainer: Odds: 1. Trainer: Dale Romans The field for Kentucky Derby 2014 is set. Eleven of the last 12 Kentucky Derby winners were sired by a Grade 1 winner around two turns, except Orb in 2013 (Malibu Moon) and California Chrome in 2014 (Lucky Pulpit). Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan, 18. 1930 – Gallant Fox On Saturday May 3rd, 20 horses will be vying for the Blanket of Roses as the compete in the first jewel of the Triple Crown. Your Guide to the Races of the Triple Crown of Horse Racing, Cloud Computing Wins the 2017 Preakness Stakes, The 2017 Kentucky Derby Winner is Always Dreaming. Trainer: Mike Maker 2014 Kentucky Derby – Handicapping the Field This Derby year is different from any since the start of this site in that the Derby will have one clear favorite. Danza: Joe Bravo: Todd Pletcher: 8-1: 5. Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr, 16. Best Derby finish is 4th on Improbable in ’19. Apart from this, people enjoy drinks of mint julep on this day, and it is estimated that around 120,000 mint juleps are consumed. By Frankel Apr 24, 2014… Danza Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Mike Smith, 12. Harry’s Holiday Trainer: Mike Maker Jockey: Corey Lanerie. [12][14], Coburn, who predicted that California Chrome would win the Derby, also predicted his horse would be the first California-bred winner of the Triple Crown. "[13], Times: 1⁄4 mile – 23.04; 1⁄2 mile – 47.37; 3⁄4 mile – 1:11.80; mile – 1:37.45; final – 2:03.66. Kentucky Derby traditions are quite quirky. We Miss Artie However, he is from the same female family as Belmont Stakes (gr. Vicar’s In Trouble General A Rod Uncle Sigh Trainer: Jose Garofallo California Chrome: Victor Espinoza: Art Sherman: 5-2: 6. Uncle Sigh 1941 – Whirlaway 15-1. FIELD SIZE Year The Kentucky Derby field has been limited to 20 starters since 1975 – the year after 23 horses contested the 100th 1956anniversary of the Derby in 1974. 1973 – Secretariat Sadler has saddled four Kentucky Derby starters, including two in 2010 and none since 2014. Jockey: Javier Castellano, 8. At least 20 horses entered the race from 2004-19, and 19 of the last 22 years. Jockey: Abel Cedillo. The 2014 field was determined by a points system that was introduced in 2013. Wicked Strong Jockey: Martin Garcia, 14. Kentucky Derby 2014: An in-depth look at all 20 contenders ... Derby field to enter this race on a high note. Trainer: William Gowan I will be back Friday night with my final “Exceptional Eleven” Derby contenders. There’s Plenty of TV Coverage. 2014 Kentucky Derby 2014 Kentucky Derby Field: Top Horses in Contention for Triple Crown History Andrew Gould @ AndrewGould4. 1948 – Citation VICAR’S IN TROUBLE: By Into Mischief and out of a Vicar mare, this colt’s pedigree does not suggest that distances beyond a mile and one-eighth would be within his realm. Ride On Curlin [7] Hoppertunity drew post 11 but came out of the race with a foot issue on Thursday morning. Kentucky Derby 2014 post positions: Positions and morning-line odds set The field for the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby is now set. The field for Kentucky Derby 2014 is set. Chitu Vinceremos Only the top 20-ranked three-year-olds will make the field. However, the connections of Pablo del Monte chose not to run and he was also scratched from the race. Hoppertunity drew post 11 but came out of the race with a foot issue on Thursday morning. Hoppertunity Swaps won the Derby that year. 1919 – Sir Barton 2014 Kentucky Derby Chart courtesy of Brisnet.com It was a fun two days and we hope you cashed some tickets, see you in two weeks for the Preakness! After the draw, California Chrome was installed as the morning line favorite at 5–2 entering the derby having won four straight stakes. Tapiture Known Agenda. ... his speed figures are among the lowest in the Kentucky Derby field and the Tampa Bay Derby is his only start on dirt. Trainer: Rick Violette Jr. In Saturday's Kentucky Derby, Uncle Sigh is the only horse racing in blinkers for the first time. Trainer: Steve Asmussen Post time is … Trainer: James Jerkens We Miss Artie He won the Arkansas Derby at odd of 41/1 and now Danza and Todd Pletcher look to shock the racing world against at the 2014 Kentucky Derby. The race was scheduled to start at 6:24 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 3, 2014 at Churchill Downs and was run as the eleventh race on a racecard with thirteen races. Vicar’s In Trouble Trainer: Mike Maker Jockey: Rosie Napravnik. Arkansas Derby Results With post time odds of 41/1, Danza essentially attracted the interests of about 2.3% of the win pool in yesterday's Arkansas Derby. [1][4] The winner was California Chrome. Jockey: Robby Albarado, 15. Photo: Bill Brine/Creative Commons License. DRF Breeding staff writer Joe Nevills analyzes the Kentucky Derby field, in post position order, in the form of Haiku; a Japanese poem of 17 syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five. [14] California Chrome trains at Los Alamitos Race Course in Orange County. Trainer Dale Romans, who had said California Chrome had no chance to win the Derby, remarked, "I was very, very wrong ... We might have just seen a super horse and a super trainer. [12], Nineteen horses started, with 164,906 spectators gathered at Churchill Downs. He was named the Horse of the Year in 2014 and 2016. © 2007-2020 Triple Crown Races. Trainer: Dallas Stewart Though the last major points-earning preps took place on Saturday, April 12, the Kentucky Derby field continued to take shape through last week, with the inevitable defections due to injury. Trainer: Art Sherman Last Race … Also-eligible Pablo Del Monte replaces him.. Below is the Derby field with morning line odds. Samraat Jockey: Victor Espinoza, 6. 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