Kentucky Derby alumni: Find out the latest on 16
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
Encino returned to the races March 1 for the Grade 3 Gulfstream Park Mile, his first start since an allowance win in January. He set the pace early but was overhauled by Mindframe and weakened to finish seventh, 21 lengths behind Mindframe.
Just a Touch also raced March 1, winning an allowance race at Fair Grounds. He set a pressured pace early in the 1 1/16-mile dirt race and drew off to win by 10 1/2 lengths as the 1-5 favorite. It was his first start since a second-place finish in the 2024 Iowa Derby.
Three others from the 2024 Kentucky Derby field are entered to race in the coming days. Catching Freedom is the 4-1 third choice on the morning line for a 1 1/16-mile allowance at Oaklawn on Friday. The same day, Catalytic will break from the second gate for an allowance dirt mile at Gulfstream Park. On Sunday, Just Steel starts from the rail in an allowance-level dirt mile at Oaklawn.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystik Dan | 9th Pegasus World Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 1st Breeders' Cup Classic | Worked 4f Sat. at PAY |
| 3 | Forever Young | 1st Saudi Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
| 4 | Catching Freedom | 7th Mineshaft (G3) | Entered Fri. in Alw OC at OP |
| 5 | T O Password | 1st Alw (Jan. 25 at Chukyo) | No works since last race |
| 6 | Resilience | 10th Belmont | Worked 5f Sat. at PAY |
| 7 | Stronghold | 10th Pegasus World Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
| 8 | Honor Marie | 8th Travers (G1) | Worked 5f Fri. at FG |
| 9 | Endlessly | 5th Belmont Derby (G1) | Worked 5f Sat. at SA |
| 10 | Dornoch | 4th Travers (G1) | Stands for $40,000 at Spendthrift |
| 11 | Track Phantom | 7th Louisiana (G3) | Worked 4f Mon. at FG |
| 12 | West Saratoga | 9th Alw (Nov. 6 at CD) | Sold to race in Dubai |
| 13 | Domestic Product | 3rd Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | Stands for $30,000 at Ashford |
| 14 | Epic Ride | 1st Alw OC (Feb. 23 at TP) | No works since last race |
| 15 | Fierceness | 2nd Breeders' Cup Classic | No works since last race |
| 16 | Society Man | 6th Alw OC (Jan. 18 at GP) | No works since last race |
| 17 | Just Steel | 5th Alw OC (Feb. 23 at OP) | Entered Sun. in Alw OC at OP |
| 18 | Grand Mo the First | 2nd Virginia Derby (G3) | Worked 4f Oct. 6 at GP |
| 19 | Catalytic | 2nd Alw OC (Feb. 16 at GP) | Entered Fri. in Alw OC at GP |
| 20 | Just a Touch | 1st Alw (March 1 at FG) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Encino | 7th Gulfstream Park Mile (G2) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Mugatu | 9th Alw OC (Jan. 23 at GP) | Worked 4f Sat. at PMM |
2023 Kentucky Derby
Two runners and two from the also-eligible list for the 2023 Kentucky Derby raced in recent weeks.
Hit Show stepped up to the top level for the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) on March 1. After a slow break he never challenged winner Locked, but he closed to finish third as the second choice in the wagering. Derma Sotogake returned to the top level for the February Stakes (G1) at Tokyo on Feb. 23 but finished 14th in the field of 16 behind winner Costa Nova.
The two also-eligibles from the 2023 Kentucky Derby ran off the board in their most recent starts. Skinner was fifth in the Razorback Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn on Feb. 23, chasing mildly after eventual winner Alexander Helios. Continuar contested the Sobu Stakes on Sunday, chasing midfield before weakening to 13th behind Vanyar in the field of 16.
Disarm returns to action Friday in an allowance at Oaklawn, the same race as Catching Freedom from the 2024 field. He is the 2-1 second choice on the morning line and starts from the outside post of eight.
| 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) | Entered Sat. in Alw OC at OP |
| 5 | Hit Show | 3rd Santa Anita Handicap (G1) | No works since last race |
| 6 | Derma Sotogake | 14th February (G1) | No works since last race |
| 7 | Tapit Trice | 6th Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $12,500 at Gainesway |
| 8 | Raise Cain | 5th Fifth Season | No works since last race |
| 9 | Rocket Can | 4th Fred W. Hooper (G3) | No works since last race |
| 10 | Confidence Game | 6th Alw OC (Thu. at FG) | No works since last race |
| 11 | Sun Thunder | 6th Alw (Sept. 20 at BAQ) | Worked 4f Nov. 20 at OP |
| 12 | Mandarin Hero | 3rd Tokai Kikuya Sho | No works since last race |
| 13 | Reincarnate | 3rd Pacific Classic (G1) | Stands for KTBA in South Korea |
| 14 | Kingsbarns | 1st Stephen Foster (G1) | Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift |
| 15 | King Russell | 2nd Alw (Feb. 3 at OP) | Entered Sat. in Alw at OP |
| 16 | Verifying | 5th 2023 Perryville | Stands for $10,000 at Pleasant Acres |
| 17 | Jace's Road | 3rd Clm (Dec. 12 at TP) | Retired to owner's farm |
| 18 | Cyclone Mischief | 1st Alw OC (Jan. 26 at GP) | Worked 4f Sat. at GP |
| SCR | Continuar | 13th, Sobu Stakes | No works since last race |
| SCR | Forte | 4th Travers (G1) | Stands for $45,000 at Spendthrift |
| SCR | Lord Miles | 9th Alw OC (Oct. 26 at BAQ) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Practical Move | 1st Alw OC (Oct. 6 at SA) | Deceased |
| SCR | Skinner | 5th Razorback Handicap (G3) | Worked 4f Sun. at FG |
2022 Kentucky Derby
No horses from the 2022 Kentucky Derby have run in recent weeks. But Pegasus World Cup (G1) winner White Abarrio returned to the work tab Feb. 23 and has put in three drills since. And winner Rich Strike moved from Pennsylvania to Irish Hill & Dutchess Views farm in New York to launch his stud career.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Strike | 5th 2023 Alysheba (G2) | Stands for $6,500 at Irish Hill & Dutchess Views |
| 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, 2024 at GP) | Retired as John Ortiz barn pony |
| 7 | Tawny Port | 6th Sycamore (G3) | Worked 5f Mar. 3 at PAY |
| 8 | Smile Happy | 4th Ben Ali (G3) | Retired through Secretariat Center |
| 9 | Tiz the Bomb | 8th Str Alw (Dec. 14 at TAM) | 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 | Stands for $6,500 at Crestwood |
| 12 | Taiba | 8th 2023 Saudi Cup (G1) | Stands for $30,000 at Spendthrift |
| 13 | Crown Pride | 8th Saga Kinen | No works since last race |
| 14 | Happy Jack | 5th Pat O'Brien (G2) | Worked 3f Oct. 20 at SA |
| 15 | Messier | DNF Forty Niner (G3) | Stands for $5,000 at Rockridge Stud |
| 16 | White Abarrio | 1st Pegasus World Cup (G1) | Worked 4f Sun. at GP |
| 17 | Charge It | 10th Whitney (G1) | Stands for $12,500 at Gainesway |
| 18 | Cyberknife | 6th Pegasus World Cup (G1) | Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift |
| 19 | Pioneer of Medina | 2nd, 2023 Tenacious | Worked 4f Jan. 5 at FG |
| 20 | Summer Is Tomorrow | 20th 2022 Kentucky Derby | Deceased |
| SCR | Ethereal Road | 4th Clm (Sat. at OP) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Rattle N Roll | 5th Saudi Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
2021 Kentucky Derby
Three horses from the 2021 Kentucky Derby have raced in recent weeks.
Brooklyn Strong missed by a neck to Ice Road in a conditioned $16,000 claiming dirt mile Feb. 14 at Aqueduct. Hidden Stash raced in an allowance-optional claiming mile Feb. 28 at Turfway Park, never kicking on from off the pace and finishing fifth behind Big Blue Line. Monday at Parx, Helium raced in a conditioned $10,000 claiming race at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt, tracking in range before weakening to sixth behind Mega Charlie.
Brooklyn Strong returns to the track Friday at Aqueduct at the same conditioned $16,000 claiming level. He stretches out from a mile to 1 1/8 miles, and will break from post 3 in a field of seven.
| 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 | Stands for $2,000 at Roja Loca Ranch |
| 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 | 6th, Clm (March 10 at AQU) | 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 | 6th Alw OC (Dec. 14 at TAM) | Worked 3f Fri. at CAA |
| 12 | Bourbonic | 5th 2023 Salvator Mile (G3) | Sold to stand at Rancho Natoches, Mexico |
| 13 | Hidden Stash | 5th Alw OC (Feb. 28 at TP) | No works since last race |
| 14 | Brooklyn Strong | 2nd Clm (Feb. 14 at AQU) | Entered Fri. in Clm at AQU |
| 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
No one from the 2020 Kentucky Derby field raced in recent weeks. South Bend returned to the work tab in February and posted a pair of drills at Ocala Training Center. But he has been off the work tab since Feb. 22.
| 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, 2023 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 | 9th Alw OC (Nov. 17 at DMR) | Stands for $2,000 at Eclipse |
| 7 | Enforceable | 1st Clásico Independencia (G2) | No works since last race |
| 8 | Ny Traffic | 3rd 2023 Harlan's Holiday (G3) | Stands for $3,500 at Timber Ridge |
| 9 | Necker Island | 4th Louisville Thoroughbred Society | Worked 4f Nov. 19 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) | Worked 4f Feb. 22 at OTC |