The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is set to take place Saturday, with post time set for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET and coverage to air live on NBC. There are 20 horses in this year’s field, including Epicenter and Taiba, the co-betting favorites with 5-1 odds.
What horses are contenders for the 2022 Kentucky Derby?
2022 post positions, odds for Kentucky Derby contenders
- 1 – Mo Donegal. Trainer: Todd Pletcher / Owner: Donegal Racing & Repole Stable / Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- 2 – Happy Jack.
- 3 – Epicenter.
- 4 – Summer Is Tomorrow.
- 5 – Smile Happy.
- 6 – Messier.
- 7 – Crown Pride.
- 8 – Charge It.
Who is predicted to win the 2022 Kentucky Derby?
Taiba is one of the top 2022 Kentucky Derby favorites at 5-1 in the 2022 Kentucky Derby odds, along with Epicenter. Churchill Downs will host the 148th Kentucky Derby with a post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET.
Who are the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby?
Odds via KentuckyDerby.com.
Kentucky Derby Post Positions, Odds
- Mo Donegal (10-1)
- Happy Jack (30-1)
- Epicenter (7-2)
- Summer Is Tomorrow (30-1)
- Smile Happy (20-1)
- Messier (8-1)
- Crown Pride (20-1)
- Charge It (20-1)
Who are the 20 horses in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Take a look below as we go post by post to give you the rundown on every horse racing this weekend at the Kentucky Derby.
- Mo Donegal (10/1)
- Happy Jack (30/1)
- Epicenter (7/2)
- Summer Is Tomorrow (30/1)
- Smile Happy (20/1)
- Messier (8/1)
- Crown Pride (20/1)
- Charge It (20/1)
What horse is most likely to win the 2022 Derby?
Crown Pride is likely the best long shot to back. The Japanese-trained horse won the UAE Derby and will try to end the poor trend of UAE Derby participants at Churchill Downs. No horse that competed in the UAE Derby has ever finished in the top three at the Kentucky Derby.
Who are the favored horses in the Kentucky Derby?
(KGNS) – The top 20 best 3-year-old Thoroughbreds in the country will leave the starting gate in the 2022 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Going back and forth as the favorites to win are two horses—Zandon, who is favored to win at 3 to 1, and Epicenter, favored 7 to 2.
Who is the underdog in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Rich Strike (2022), 80-1
Rick Strike won this year’s race by 3/4 of a length ahead of two favorites, Epicenter and Zandon.
What horses are running in the 2022?
- Forte. Owner. Repole Stable and St.
- Blazing Sevens. Owner. Rodeo Creek Racing, LLC.
- Curly Jack. Owner. Michael McLoughlin.
- Loggins. Owner.
- Verifying. Owner.
- Honed. Owner.
- Gulfport. Owner.
- Red Route One. Owner.
How many horses are running in the Kentucky Derby this Saturday?
20 horses compete in the Kentucky Derby, which is a larger field size than most horse races; where on average 8 horses race against one another.
Who is the best jockey in the Derby 2022?
Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Top 100 Leaders by North American Race Earnings.
| # | Jockey | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Irad Ortiz, Jr. |
| 2 | Joel Rosario | Rosario |
| 3 | Flavien Prat | Prat |
| 4 | Tyler Gaffalione | Gaffalione |
Which horse is the fastest in the Derby?
Not only does Secretariat hold the fastest time for the Kentucky Derby, he also holds the fastest times for the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes as well. Affectionately known as Big Red, he was trained by Lucien Laurin and won 16 of his 21 starts, earning $1,316,808.
Who is the fastest horse in the 2022 Derby?
2022 Kentucky Derby Data: How Fast This Year’s Contenders Finished
| Horse | Race (Finish Position) | Final Time |
|---|---|---|
| White Abarrio | Florida Derby (1st) | 1:50.64 |
| Charge It | Florida Derby (2nd) | 1:50.81 |
| Major General | Lexington Stakes (2nd) | 1:45.41 (1 1/16 miles) |
| Simplification | Florida Derby (3rd) | 1:50.82 |
How much do jockeys make?
Jockeys are some of the original “gig workers” because they work as independent contractors. Rather than earn a salary, a jockey receives a “mounting fee” — often $50-$110 — for each race, riding sometimes eight races per day.
What horse is most likely to win the Derby?
2 horse, Happy Jack. He is considered a 67-1 longshot to win the every.
Kentucky Derby odds 2022.
| Post position | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Donegal | +900 |
| 2 | Happy Jack | +6700 |
| 3 | Epicenter | +356 |
| 4 | Summer is Tomorrow | +3500 |
What horse has the best odds in the Kentucky Derby?
Odds of Kentucky Derby
- Taiba 5-1.
- Epicenter 5-1.
- Messier 7-1.
- Zandon 8-1.
- Mo Donegal 8-1.
- White Abarrio 11-1.
- Charge It 13-1.
- Smile Happy 14-1.
Who was least likely to win the Kentucky Derby?
Gallahadion won the Kentucky Derby in 1940 at odds of 35-1, an unlikely winner in an eight-horse field.
How much does the winning jockey make at the Kentucky Derby 2022?
a $186,000
2022 Kentucky Derby Prize Money
Meanwhile, the winning jockey who successfully crosses the finish line first will receive 10% of the winner’s purse — which equates to a $186,000 payday before taxes and other payments.
Who were the top 3 winners of the Kentucky Derby 2022?
And the race’s shocking finish didn’t disappoint. About 147,000 spectators at the historic Louisville racetrack gathered to watch Rich Strike, an 80-1 longshot who was a late addition to the field, roar past the competition for a stunning win in the 148th Kentucky Derby. Epicenter finished second, and Zandon was third.
Who competed in Road to the Horse 2022?
The four competitors will include Brandi Lyons, Pat Parelli, Glenn Stewart, and Mike Major.
How many mares in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
20 horses
There will be 20 horses lined up in the posts at Churchill Downs for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. And 1.25 miles later, one will be crowned the 2022 champion and go on to leave Louisville with the opportunity to try to capture the illustrious Triple Crown.