Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Taiba will be one of the least experienced horses to run in a Kentucky Derby, at what will be just his third start.
What horses are running the Kentucky Derby 2022?
2022 Kentucky Derby Lineup
- Mo Donegal (10-1) Trainer: Todd Pletcher.
- Happy Jack (30-1) Trainer: Doug O’Neill.
- Epicenter (7-2) Trainer: Steve Asmussen.
- Summer Is Tomorrow (30-1) Trainer: Bhupat Seemar.
- Smile Happy (20-1) Trainer: Kenneth McPeek.
- Messier (8-1) Trainer: Tim Yakteen.
- Crown Pride (20-1)
- Charge It (20-1)
What place did Taiba finish in Kentucky Derby?
Yakteen then took Taiba to the Kentucky Derby where he finished 12th. After Baffert returned from his 90-day suspension stemming from the Medina Spirit positive test, Taiba was moved back to the Hall of Fame trainer and finished second to Cyberknife by a head in the Haskell Stakes following a very difficult trip.
Who is riding Taiba in the Derby?
Mike Smith
Then there is the athlete positioned to set the record for the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. That would be the irrepressible, full-speed-ahead Mike Smith. Smith will be 56 years, 8 months and 23 days old Saturday when he rides Taiba, winner of the Santa Anita Derby, at Churchill Downs.
Who is predicted to win the Kentucky Derby 2022?
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 entries for the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby 2022 Post Positions and 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)
What jockey is riding Taiba in the Kentucky Derby?
jockey Mike Smith
Two-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning jockey Mike Smith discusses his Derby experiences and riding Taiba in this year’s race.
Who owns Taiba the horse?
Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.
Owner: Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.
What are the odds on Taiba?
5-1
2022 Kentucky Derby odds, horses, post draw
| Program # | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Taiba | 5-1 |
| 13 | Simplification | 40-1 |
| 14 | Barber Road | 40-1 |
| 15 | White Abarrio | 11-1 |
Who is the Japanese horse in the Kentucky Derby?
Crown Pride
Crown Pride is in the Kentucky Derby field thanks to a win by nearly 3 lengths in the UAE Derby in March. He is only the second Japanese-trained horse, and the first Japanese-bred, to win that event.
Who trains Taiba horse?
Taiba is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, who is seeking to extend his stakes record with a 10th Haskell victory at Monmouth Park.
Is Taiba a good horse?
Taiba has undergone a trainer switch from Bob Baffert to Tim Yakteen, a late start, a switch back to his original trainer Baffert, and racing with the best three-year olds with a lack of seasoning. He has performed well in light of all this and has showed he is a talented and serious racehorse.
Who is the underdog in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Rich Strike
In a truly shocking upset, Rich Strike is the winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Rich Strike closed at 80-1 odds, the longest odds among all 20 horses. This is the first Kentucky Derby win for the trainer Eric Reed and jockey Sonny Leon. This is the second-biggest upset in the Kentucky Derby’s 148-year history.
What horse is most likely to win the Kentucky Derby?
The longest odds of the Derby belong to the No. 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 |
Who dropped out of the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Ethereal Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby officials have announced that Ethereal Road has been scratched out of the 148th Kentucky Derby.
What horses are running in the Kentucky Derby Saturday?
- 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.
What is the entry fee for a horse to run in the Kentucky Derby?
$25,000
Horses should be nominated to be eligible in the Kentucky Derby. If you want to enter a horse in the Derby, you should pay $25,000 as an entry fee and an additional $25,000 as the starting fee.
How much does an owner pay to enter a horse in the Kentucky Derby?
The largest number of nominees to the Triple Crown was 460 in 2007 and 2008. Before 1986, the largest number of Kentucky Derby nominees was 432 in 1981; the smallest, 32, in 1913. The early nomination fee has been $600 from the start. The late nomination has been $6,000 since 1994.
Why was Rich Strike jockey suspended?
The stewards’ ruling issued Sunday by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission accused Leon of “intentionally attempting to interfere with and impede the progress of a rival by repeatedly making physical contact with another rider in the stretch.”
What color is Taiba the horse?
| Taiba | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Color | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Bruce C. Ryan |
| Owner | Zedan Racing Stables |
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.