Derby alumni: Get latest on 21 from past runs for the roses
The Derby Alumni tracker checks in with the horses who raced in the Kentucky Derby, both this year and in previous years, keeping up with what they have done since they ran for the roses.
2024 Kentucky Derby
Two entrants from the 2024 Kentucky Derby earned stakes placings in recent races. In the Grade 3 Perryville on Saturday at Keeneland, Epic Ride held on for a third-place dead heat, a length behind long-shot winner Brunacini. The race was Epic Ride's first start since the Kentucky Derby. Mugatu rallied from last to finish third, 5 3/4 lengths behind Brilliant Ice, in the Maryland Million Classic on Oct. 12 at Laurel.
Society Man is slated to return to action Thursday at Keeneland. He drew post 2 in a nine-horse, 1 1/8-mile optional-claiming allowance race Thursday at Keeneland, where he is the 3-1 second choice on the morning line.
Trainer Phil d'Amato announced that Stronghold will bypass the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile and instead freshen up and return in the Malibu (G1) on Dec. 26. Domestic Product is expected to race in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile on Nov. 2 and then retire to Coolmore's Ashford Stud.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystik Dan | 8th Belmont | Training under tack |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 3rd Travers | Worked 4f Sat. at BEL |
| 3 | Forever Young | 1st Japan Dirt Classic | No works since last race |
| 4 | Catching Freedom | 4th Ohio Derby (G3) | No works since last race |
| 5 | T O Password | 5th Kentucky Derby | Out for the rest of the year |
| 6 | Resilience | 10th Belmont | No works since last race |
| 7 | Stronghold | 2nd Pennyslvania Derby (G1) | Worked 3f Oct. 14 at SA |
| 8 | Honor Marie | 8th Travers | No works since last race |
| 9 | Endlessly | 5th Belmont Derby (G1) | Worked 5f Aug. 10 at DMR |
| 10 | Dornoch | 4th Travers | Stands for $40,000 at Spendthrift |
| 11 | Track Phantom | 11th Kentucky Derby | Worked 5f Mon. at CD |
| 12 | West Saratoga | 5th Matt Winn (G3) | Worked 5f Oct. 8 at KEE |
| 13 | Domestic Product | 1st H. Allen Jerkens (G1) | Worked 4f Sat. at BEL |
| 14 | Epic Ride | 3rd Perryville (G3) | No works since last race |
| 15 | Fierceness | 1st Travers (G1) | Worked 5f Thu. at SAR |
| 16 | Society Man | 3rd West Virginia Derby (G3) | Entered Thu. in Alw OC at KEE |
| 17 | Just Steel | 5th Preakness | Recovering from leg surgery |
| 18 | Grand Mo the First | 2nd Virginia Derby (G3) | Worked 4f Oct. 6 at GP |
| 19 | Catalytic | 2nd Carry Back | Worked 3f Sun. at GP |
| 20 | Just a Touch | 2nd Iowa Derby | No works since last race |
| SCR | Encino | 1st Lexington (G3) | Worked 3f Oct. 12 at KEE |
| SCR | Mugatu | 3rd, Maryland Million Classic | No works since last race |
2023 Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby class of 2023 has been busy in recent weeks. Hit Show leads this group, with a game victory in the Lukas Classic (G2) on Sept. 28 at Churchill Downs, where he tracked the pace and ran down leader Cooke Creek to win by a neck. Disarm, the favorite in the Lukas Classic, rallied from last for fourth in the same race.
Hit Show is expected to return to action Saturday in the Fayette (G2) at Keeneland, where he will break from post 8 of 10 and was named the 2-1 morning-line favorite.
Tapit Trice also found the winners' circle recently. Bouncing back from a fourth-place finish in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Sept. 1, Tapit Trice overcame a short field in the Whitney (G2) on Sept. 28, rallying from last and getting up by 3/4 length over favored Skippylongstocking.
Derma Sotogake and Mandarin Hero were in action in stakes races in Japan in recent weeks, though neither hit the board. Rocket Can and Jace's Road both hit the board in allowance company recently, with Raise Cain and Lord Miles also in action at that level but out of the money.
Angel of Empire, unraced since the Jim Dandy (G2) in the summer of 2023, was officially retired. He will stand for $7,500 at Taylor Made Farm.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mage | 7th Travers (G1) | Stands for $25,000 at Airdrie |
| 2 | Two Phil's | 1st Ohio Derby (G3) | Stands for $10,000 at WinStar |
| 3 | Angel of Empire | 3rd 2023 Jim Dandy (G2) | Stands for $7,500 at Taylor Made |
| 4 | Disarm | 4th Lukas Classic (G2) | No works since last race |
| 5 | Hit Show | 1st Lukas Classic (G2) | Worked 5f Sat. at CD |
| 6 | Derma Sotogake | 5th Nippon TV Hai | No works since last race |
| 7 | Tapit Trice | 1st Woodward (G2) | Worked 4f Fri. at BEL |
| 8 | Raise Cain | 5th Alw OC (Sun. at KEE) | No works since last race |
| 9 | Rocket Can | 2nd Alw OC (Sept. 26 at BAQ) | Worked 5f Fri. at SAR |
| 10 | Confidence Game | 7th Alw OC (Sept. 12 at CD) | No works since last race |
| 11 | Sun Thunder | 6th Alw (Sept. 20 at BAQ) | Worked 4f Sat. at KEE |
| 12 | Mandarin Hero | 11th Mile Grand Prix | No works since last race |
| 13 | Reincarnate | 3rd Pacific Classic (G1) | Worked 4f Sept. 15 at SA |
| 14 | Kingsbarns | 1st Stephen Foster (G1) | Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift |
| 15 | King Russell | 3rd Alw (Sept. 19 at CD) | Worked 4f Oct. 12 at CD |
| 16 | Verifying | 5th 2023 Perryville | Stands for $10,000 at Pleasant Acres |
| 17 | Jace's Road | 2nd Alw OC (Sept. 12 at IND) | Worked 4f Oct. 15 at IND |
| 18 | Cyclone Mischief | 4th Alw OC (Oct. 12 at KEE) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Continuar | DNF Satsuma Stakes | No works since last race |
| SCR | Forte | 4th Travers (G1) | Stands for $45,000 at Spendthrift |
| SCR | Lord Miles | 5th, Alw OC (Sat. at BAQ) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Practical Move | 1st Alw OC (Oct. 6 at SA) | Deceased |
| SCR | Skinner | 2nd Native Diver (G3) | Worked 5f Sun. at SA |
2022 Kentucky Derby
Three entrants from the 2022 Kentucky Derby have returned to the racetrack in recent weeks. Tiz the Bomb, who had been winless since the 2022 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), snapped that streak Oct. 11 in a $25,000 claiming race at Gulfstream, run on the Tapeta after being taken off turf. Now trained by Jose D'Angelo, Tiz the Bomb tracked the pace, took control with about two furlongs remaining and romped home by 6 3/4 lengths over Cashier Check.
Rattle N Roll, making his first start in a year, rallied for third behind Hit Show in the Lukas Classic. He was no match for the winner or second-place Cooke Creek, but it was a positive sign after the extended layoff. Rattle N Roll is expected to return to the starting gate Saturday for the Fayette, where he drew post 6 of 10 and has been named the 4-1 morning-line second choice behind Hit Show.
The other runner from the 2022 Kentucky Derby in recent action was Tawny Port, who finished a flat sixth in the Sycamore (G3) on Oct. 11 behind Highway Robber.
Messier, unraced since a sharp victory in the Westchester (G3) on May 3, returns to action Saturday at Belmont at Aqueduct in the Forty Niner (G3), a one-turn mile. He is set to break from post 2 of eight.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Strike | 5th 2023 Alysheba (G2) | Likely retired after training injury |
| 2 | Epicenter | DNF 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $40,000 at Ashford |
| 3 | Zandon | 9th Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $10,000 at Spendthrift |
| 4 | Simplification | 5th Ghostzapper | Stands for $6,500 at Pleasant Acres |
| 5 | Mo Donegal | 1st 2022 Belmont | Stands for $10,000 at Spendthrift |
| 6 | Barber Road | 7th Alw OC (Feb. 17 at GP) | Worked 4f April 7 at PMM |
| 7 | Tawny Port | 6th Sycamore (G3) | No works since last race |
| 8 | Smile Happy | 4th Ben Ali (G3) | Retired through Secretariat Center |
| 9 | Tiz the Bomb | 1st Clm (Oct. 11 at GP) | No works since last race |
| 10 | Zozos | 6th Alw OC (July 26 at SAR) | Stands for $2,500 at Equistar Training and Breeding Center |
| 11 | Classic Causeway | 11th, Ky. Downs Preview Turf Cup | No works since last race |
| 12 | Taiba | 8th 2023 Saudi Cup (G1) | Stands for $30,000 at Spendthrift |
| 13 | Crown Pride | 1st Korea Cup (G3) | No works since last race |
| 14 | Happy Jack | 5th Pat O'Brien (G2) | Worked 3f Sun. at SA |
| 15 | Messier | 1st Westchester (G3) | Entered in Forty Niner (G3) on Sat. |
| 16 | White Abarrio | 5th Met Mile (G1) | Worked 4f Mon. at GP |
| 17 | Charge It | 10th Whitney (G1) | No works since last race |
| 18 | Cyberknife | 6th Pegasus World Cup (G1) | Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift |
| 19 | Pioneer of Medina | 2nd, Tenacious | Worked 4f Jan. 5 at FG |
| 20 | Summer Is Tomorrow | 20th 2022 Kentucky Derby | Deceased |
| SCR | Ethereal Road | 4th Clm (Sun. at CD) | Worked 3f Oct 13 at KEE |
| SCR | Rattle N Roll | 3rd Lukas Classic (G2) | Entered in Fayette (G2) on Sat. |
2021 Kentucky Derby
Hidden Stash found the winners' circle for the second time this year in an Oct. 3 optional-claiming allowance race at Presque Isle Downs. Settled at the rear in the 1 mile and 70 yard event, he made a smart rally into the lane, led mid-stretch and ran on to hold by 3/4 length. He was in for the optional $40,000 tag that day but returns to action Thursday at Presque Isle Downs with no tag on him. For Thursday's race, the Victoria Oliver trainee stretches out to 1 1/4 miles. He will break from gate 6 of nine, and is 8-1 on the morning line.
Like the King has had a productive season at Woodbine this year, though he was not able to find enough to be a threat in the Singspiel (G3) there on Oct. 5. He drew toward the outside in the 13-horse field, settled near the rear, swung wide and finished ninth, 8 1/2 lengths behind winner Truly Quality.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandaloun | 4th 2022 San Diego Handicap (G2) | Stands for $20,000 at Juddmonte |
| 2 | Hot Rod Charlie | 6th 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for ¥2 million at Shadai Stallion Station |
| 3 | Essential Quality | 3rd 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $50,000 at Darley America |
| 4 | O Besos | 1st St. Matthews | Worked 4f May 20 at CD |
| 5 | Midnight Bourbon | 5th 2022 Dubai World Cup (G1) | Deceased |
| 6 | Keepmeinmind | 3rd 2022 Woodward (G1) | Stands for $5,000 at Sequel N.Y. |
| 7 | Helium | 10th Str Alw (Feb. 25 at TAM) | No works since last race |
| 8 | Known Agenda | 4th 2021 Belmont | Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift |
| 9 | Highly Motivated | 2nd 2022 Philip H. Iselin (G3) | Stands for $7,500 at Airdrie |
| 10 | Sainthood | 5th 2021 Belmont Derby (G1) | No works since last race |
| 11 | Like the King | 9th Singspiel (G3) | No works since last race |
| 12 | Bourbonic | 5th 2023 Salvator Mile (G3) | Sold to stand at Rancho Natoches, Mexico |
| 13 | Hidden Stash | 1st Alw OC (Oct. 3 at PID) | Entered in Alw OC Thu. at PID |
| 14 | Brooklyn Strong | 3rd Str Alw (July 3 at PRX) | Worked 4f Sat. at PRX |
| 15 | Super Stock | 2nd Alw OC (Feb. 11, 2023 at OP) | Stands for $3,500 at Leadem Farm |
| 16 | Rock Your World | 9th 2021 Twilight Derby (G2) | Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift |
| 17 | Dynamic One | 5th Ben Ali (G3) | Retired to New Vocations |
| 18 | Soup and Sandwich | 10th Alw OC (Oct. 23, 2022 at WO) | No works since last race |
| 19 | Medina Spirit | 2nd 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic | Deceased |
2020 Kentucky Derby
None of the field from the 2020 Kentucky Derby has raced in the last month, though Storm the Court recently was on the work tab. He has been racing in the mid-Atlantic this year, though his most recent drill was at Santa Anita.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authentic | 1st 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $25,000 at Spendthrift |
| 2 | Tiz the Law | 6th 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $20,000 at Ashford |
| 3 | Mr. Big News | 7th Alw OC (Dec. 10 at FG) | No works since last race |
| 4 | Honor A. P. | 4th 2020 Kentucky Derby | Stands for $10,000 at Lane's End |
| 5 | Max Player | DNF Alw OC (Feb. 25 at OP) | Stands for $5,000 at Annestes Farms |
| 6 | Storm The Court | 4th Alw OC (Sept. 22 at LRL) | Worked 4f Sun. at SA |
| 7 | Enforceable | 1st Clásico Independencia (G2) | No works since last race |
| 8 | Ny Traffic | 3rd Harlan's Holiday (G3) | Worked 3f Sept. 22 at GP |
| 9 | Necker Island | 4th Louisville Thoroughbred Society | Worked 4f Oct. 8 at CD |
| 10 | Major Fed | 6th Clm (May 26 at CD) | No works since last race |
| 11 | Sole Volante | 10th Alw OC (Jan. 28, 2023 at GP) | No works since last race |
| 12 | Winning Impression | 3rd Alw (Nov. 12, 2020 at CD) | Deceased |
| 13 | Money Moves | 1st Alw OC (Oct. 23, 2020 at BEL) | Retrained at New Vocations. |
| 14 | Attachment Rate | 7th Alw OC (Feb. 21, 2022 at OP) | Worked 3f Dec. 17, 2022 at OP |
| 15 | South Bend | 5th Alw OC (Sept. 14 at WO) | No works since last race |
2019 Kentucky Derby
Things remain quiet for the runners from the 2019 Kentucky Derby, though several horses in the field raced this year.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country House | 1st 2019 Kentucky Derby | Stands for $7,500 at Darby Dan |
| 2 | Code of Honor | 5th 2021 Cigar Mile | Deceased |
| 3 | Tacitus | 4th 2021 Lukas Classic (G3) | Stands for $10,000 at Taylor Made |
| 4 | Improbable | 2nd 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Deceased |
| 5 | Game Winner | 1st 2019 Los Alamitos Derby (G3) | Stands for $20,000 at Lane's End |
| 6 | Master Fencer | 4th 2021 Hakusan Daishoten | Covered 17 mares in 2023 |
| 7 | War of Will | 9th 2020 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | Stands for $25,000 at Claiborne |
| 8 | Plus Que Parfait | 10th 2022 Jebel Ali Mile (G3) | No works since last race |
| 9 | Win Win Win | 1st 2020 Forego (G1) | Stands for $5,000 at Ocala Stud |
| 10 | Cutting Humor | 5th 2020 Mineshaft (G3) | Stands for $1,500 at McDowell Farm |
| 11 | By My Standards | 5th 2021 Whitney (G1) | Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift |
| 12 | Vekoma | 1st 2020 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) | Stands for $15,000 at Spendthrift |
| 13 | Bodexpress | 1st 2020 Clark (G1) | Stands for $3,500 at Pleasant Acres |
| 14 | Tax | 2nd 2023 Challenger (G3) | Worked 4f May 27 at SAR |
| 15 | Roadster | 8th 2022 Buckland | Stands for $7,500 at Ocala Stud |
| 16 | Long Range Toddy | 4th Gulfstream Park Sprint | No works since last race |
| 17 | Maximum Security | 5th 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $7,500 at Ashford |
| 18 | Spinoff | 4th 2020 Woodward (G1) | No works since June 6, 2021 |
| 19 | Gray Magician | 2nd Alw OC (June 18 at MNR) | No works since last race |