Kentucky Derby tracker: See the latest on 15 alumni
The Derby Alumni tracker checks in with the horses who raced in the Kentucky Derby this year and in previous years, keeping up with what they have done since they ran for the roses.
2025 Kentucky Derby
The only horse from the 2025 Kentucky Derby field who has been in the starting gate in recent weeks is Luxor Cafe, who faced off against top older foes in the Grade 1 Champions Cup at Chukyo on Dec. 7. The son of American Pharoah, coming off a Grade 3 win against older company at Tokyo, tracked early but progressively weakened and finished 15th behind the 4-year-old mare W Heart Bond.
Grande, who had not worked since being scratched from the Kentucky Derby and then having an ankle chip removed in the summer, returned to the work tab. The Wood Memorial (G2) runner-up has posted a pair of three-furlong drills at Palm Beach Downs this month, one on Dec. 8 and another Monday.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sovereignty | 1st Travers (G1) | Scratched from Breeders' Cup Classic |
| 2 | Journalism | 4th Breeders' Cup Classic | No works since last race |
| 3 | Baeza | 6th Breeders' Cup Classic | No works since last race |
| 4 | Final Gambit | 8th Bryan Station (G3) | Worked 4f Sat. at TP |
| 5 | Owen Almighty | 3rd Perryville (G3) | Worked 5f Nov. 4 at CD |
| 6 | Burnham Square | 2nd Nashville Derby (G3) | No works since last race |
| 7 | Sandman | 9th Nashville Derby (G3) | Worked 4f Fri. at OP |
| 8 | East Avenue | 5th West Virginia Derby (G3) | No works since last race |
| 9 | Chunk of Gold | 3rd Clark (G2) | No works since last race |
| 10 | Tiztastic | 10th Nashville Derby (G3) | No works since last race |
| 11 | Coal Battle | 2nd Indiana Derby (G3) | Worked 4f Oct. 4 at KEE |
| 12 | Luxor Cafe | 15th Champions Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
| 13 | Neoequos | 6th Gallant Bob (G2) | Worked 3f Sun. at GP |
| 14 | Publisher | 2nd MSW (Nov. 20 at CD) | Worked 5f Sun. at FG |
| 15 | Citizen Bull | 2nd Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | Stands for $45,000 at Ashford |
| 16 | American Promise | 8th Preakness | Worked 4f June 10 at CD |
| 17 | Render Judgment | 17th Kentucky Derby | Worked 5f Sat. at FG |
| 18 | Flying Mohawk | 10th Commonwealth Turf (G3) | Worked 4f Thu. at PAY |
| 19 | Admire Daytona | 14th Musashino (G3) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Grande | 2nd Wood Memorial (G2) | Worked 3f Mon. at PBD |
| SCR | Rodriguez | 4th Belmont | Worked 4f July 14 at SA |
2024 Kentucky Derby
Four runners from the 2024 Kentucky Derby have seen the starter recently. Catching Freedom continued to hold his own in allowance company, most recently chasing home third behind Capital Idea in a 1 1/16-mile optional-claiming allowance at Churchill Downs on Nov. 21. He was racing under the third-level condition.
Three others from the field recently ran off the board in stakes company. Honor Marie tried a synthetic surface for the first time Dec. 6 in the 1 1/4-mile Boone County Stakes at Turfway. The deep closer flashed his usual style, rallying from last and making up ground late. He passed foes in the lane but never threatened for the win and finished fifth, 7 1/2 lengths behind Zverev.
T O Password was the betting favorite in the Shiwasu at Nakayama on Sunday, making most of the running in the 1 1/8-mile race before being overhauled in the lane. He finished sixth, 8 1/2 lengths behind Brian Sense.
Track Phantom, stepping up in class off an allowance win at Remington in October, stalked the pace before being eased to ninth behind Heroic Move in the Zia Park Championship Stakes on Nov. 25. He will have a chance to turn the tables on Heroic Move on Saturday, when he returns to the Remington starting gate for the Jeffrey A. Hawk Memorial at a mile and 70 yards on dirt. He drew post 5 in the nine-horse field.
Another trio from the 2024 Kentucky Derby are entered to race in the coming days, all in stakes company. Catalytic drew post 3 in Saturday's seven-horse Harlan's Holiday (G3) going 1 1/16 miles at Gulfstream, the track where he has earned all three of his wins. Just a Touch breaks from post 2 as the 7-5 morning-line favorite among eight in the Tenacious, a 1 1/16-mile dirt race at Fair Grounds on Saturday. Sunday features Encino back in action in the Prairie Bayou at Turfway. He drew post 12 in the oversubscribed one-mile race on Tapeta and is the 3-1 morning-line favorite.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystik Dan | 1st Lukas Classic (G2) | Stands for $15,000 at Airdrie |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 2nd Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $75,000 at Ashford |
| 3 | Forever Young | 1st Breeders' Cup Classic | No works since last race |
| 4 | Catching Freedom | 3rd Alw OC (Nov. 21 at CD) | Worked 4f Sat. at FG |
| 5 | T O Password | 6th Shiwasu | No works since last race |
| 6 | Resilience | 5th Alw OC (Nov. 12 at CD) | No works since last race |
| 7 | Stronghold | 2nd Pat O'Brien (G2) | No works since last race |
| 8 | Honor Marie | 5th Boone County | No works since last race |
| 9 | Endlessly | 9th Del Mar Handicap (G2) | Worked 5f Dec. 7 at SA |
| 10 | Dornoch | 4th 2024 Travers (G1) | Stands for $30,000 at Spendthrift |
| 11 | Track Phantom | 9th Zia Park Championship | Entered Sat. in Jeffrey A. Hawk Memorial at RP |
| 12 | West Saratoga | 9th Alw (Nov. 6 at CD) | Sold to race in Dubai |
| 13 | Domestic Product | 3rd Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | Stands for $25,000 at Ashford |
| 14 | Epic Ride | 3rd Alw OC (Nov. 7 at CD) | No works since last race |
| 15 | Fierceness | 3rd Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $50,000 at Ashford |
| 16 | Society Man | 10th Alw OC (Thu. at KEE) | Worked 4f Fri. at BEL |
| 17 | Just Steel | 8th Pimlico Special (G3) | Worked 4f July 18 at CD |
| 18 | Grand Mo the First | 2nd Alw OC (May 24 at GP) | Worked 4f Sept. 20 at GP |
| 19 | Catalytic | 7th Alw OC (Oct. 24 at KEE) | Entered Sat. in Harlan's Holiday (G3) at GP |
| 20 | Just a Touch | 2nd Monmouth Cup (G3) | Entered Sat. in Tenacious at FG |
| SCR | Encino | 9th River City (G3) | Entered Sun. in Prairie Bayou at TP |
| SCR | Mugatu | 6th Maryland Million Classic | Worked 4f Nov. 8 at LRL |
2023 Kentucky Derby
Three entrants from the 2023 Kentucky Derby have been in the starting gate recently. Hit Show proved his class once again in the Clark (G2) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28, finishing well and missing by only a half-length to Magnitude, a 3-year-old who appears to be gearing up for a strong 4-year-old year.
Derma Sotogake was third Nov. 26 in the 1 1/4-mile Urawa Kinen, chasing on honestly down the lane and crossing the wire 3 1/2 lengths behind Ho O Roulette. It was his first on-the-board finish since being the runner up behind White Abarrio in the 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Continuar was also in action in Japan, contesting the Autumn Leaf Stakes at seven furlongs on the Kyoto dirt. He chased midfield and plugged on in the lane, crossing the wire sixth of 16, 6 3/4 lengths behind Happy Man.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mage | 7th 2023 Travers (G1) | Stands for $15,000 at Airdrie |
| 2 | Two Phil's | 1st 2023 Ohio Derby (G3) | Stands for $7,500 at WinStar |
| 3 | Angel of Empire | 3rd 2023 Jim Dandy (G2) | Stands for $5,000 at Taylor Made |
| 4 | Disarm | 2nd Lukas Classic (G2) | No works since last race |
| 5 | Hit Show | 2nd Clark (G2) | No works since last race |
| 6 | Derma Sotogake | 3rd Urawa Kinen | No works since last race |
| 7 | Tapit Trice | 6th Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $10,000 at Gainesway |
| 8 | Raise Cain | 5th Fifth Season | Worked 5f Fri. at LRL |
| 9 | Rocket Can | 4th Fred W. Hooper (G3) | No works since last race |
| 10 | Confidence Game | 7th Temperence Hill | No works since last race |
| 11 | Sun Thunder | 5th Alw (Oct. 19 at KEE) | No works since last race |
| 12 | Mandarin Hero | 11th Tokyo Kinen | No works since last race |
| 13 | Reincarnate | 3rd 2024 Pacific Classic (G1) | Stands for KTBA in South Korea |
| 14 | Kingsbarns | 1st 2024 Stephen Foster (G1) | Stands for $17,500 at Spendthrift |
| 15 | King Russell | 7th Alw (Nov. 14 at RP) | No works since last race |
| 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) | Stands at Don Florentino in Argentina |
| SCR | Continuar | 6th Autumn Leaf | No works since last race |
| SCR | Forte | 4th 2023 Travers (G1) | Stands for $35,000 at Spendthrift |
| SCR | Lord Miles | 9th Alw OC (Oct. 26, 2024 at BAQ) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Practical Move | 1st Alw OC (Oct. 6 at SA) | Deceased |
| SCR | Skinner | 4th Alw OC (April 19 at KEE) | No works since last race |
2022 Kentucky Derby
Crown Pride lined up against Derma Sotogake in the Urawa Kinen on Nov. 26. Showing his usual front-running flair, he led most of the way but was caught late and finished fourth, 3 3/4 lengths behind Ho O Roulette and a neck behind Derma Sotogake for the show.
Rattle N Roll squared off against the likes of Magnitude and Hit Show in the Clark at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28. Settled well off the pace as usual, he made up ground in the lane despite having to alter out near the furlong. He crossed the wire fifth by 5 1/2 lengths, missing the last rung of the superfecta by a neck. Rattle N Roll returns to action Saturday at Oaklawn in the 1 1/8-mile Tinsel Stakes, where he drew the outside post of seven and was named the 8-5 morning-line favorite.
| 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 $25,000 at Ashford |
| 3 | Zandon | 9th 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $7,500 at Spendthrift |
| 4 | Simplification | 5th 2023 Ghostzapper (G3) | Stands for $6,500 at Pleasant Acres |
| 5 | Mo Donegal | 1st 2022 Belmont | Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift |
| 6 | Barber Road | 7th Alw OC (Feb. 17, 2024 at GP) | Retired as John Ortiz barn pony |
| 7 | Tawny Port | 9th Breeders' Cup Turf | No works since last race |
| 8 | Smile Happy | 4th 2024 Ben Ali (G3) | Retired through Secretariat Center |
| 9 | Tiz the Bomb | 8th Str Alw (Dec. 14, 2024 at TAM) | Worked 4f May 9 at GP |
| 10 | Zozos | 6th Alw OC (July 26, 2024 at SAR) | Stands for $2,500 at Equistar Training and Breeding Center |
| 11 | Classic Causeway | 11th 2024 Ky. Downs Preview Turf Cup | Stands for $6,500 at Crestwood |
| 12 | Taiba | 8th 2023 Saudi Cup (G1) | Stands for $25,000 at Spendthrift |
| 13 | Crown Pride | 4th Urawa Kinen | No works since last race |
| 14 | Happy Jack | 5th 2024 Pat O'Brien (G2) | Worked 5f July 20 at DMR |
| 15 | Messier | DNF Forty Niner (G3) | Stands for $5,000 at Rockridge Stud |
| 16 | White Abarrio | 4th Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) | Worked 5f Thu. at GP |
| 17 | Charge It | 10th 2024 Whitney (G1) | Stands for $12,500 at Gainesway |
| 18 | Cyberknife | 6th 2023 Pegasus World Cup (G1) | Stands for $15,000 at Spendthrift |
| 19 | Pioneer of Medina | 2nd 2023 Tenacious | Worked 4f Jan. 5, 2024 at FG |
| 20 | Summer Is Tomorrow | 20th 2022 Kentucky Derby | Deceased |
| SCR | Ethereal Road | 4th Clm (June 19 at CD) | No works since last race |
| SCR | Rattle N Roll | 5th Clark (G2) | Entred Sat. in Tinsel at TP |
2021 Kentucky Derby
Though no one in the 2021 Kentucky Derby field has raced recently, all is not quiet. Like the King has been on the work tab, with his most recent drill being a four-furlong gate work Nov. 29 at Palm Meadows. The gelded son of Palace Malice last raced in July in an optional-claiming allowance at Colonial Downs.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandaloun | 4th 2022 San Diego Handicap (G2) | Stands for $10,000 at Juddmonte |
| 2 | Hot Rod Charlie | 6th 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for ¥1.5 million at Shadai Stallion Station |
| 3 | Essential Quality | 3rd 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $25,000 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 | 2nd, Clm (March 25 at PRX) | 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 | 5th Alw OC (July 12 at CNL) | Worked 4f Nov. 29 at PMM |
| 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 | 4th Clm (June 18 at DEL) | No works since last race |
| 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 $7,500 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) | Retired to owner's farm |
| 19 | Medina Spirit | 2nd 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic | Deceased |
2020 Kentucky Derby
The 2020 Kentucky Derby field, approaching their ninth birthdays, have been quiet in recent weeks, with none in action since Enforceable contested the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) in October at Gavea in Brazil.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authentic | 1st 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $15,000 at Spendthrift |
| 2 | Tiz the Law | 6th 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $40,000 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 $7,500 at Lane's End |
| 5 | Max Player | DNF Alw OC (Feb. 25, 2023 at OP) | Stands for $5,000 at Annestes Farms |
| 6 | Storm The Court | 9th Alw OC (Nov. 17, 2024 at DMR) | Stands for $2,500 at Eclipse |
| 7 | Enforceable | 12th Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) | 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 2024 Louisville Thoroughbred Society | Stands for $3,000 at Breakway |
| 10 | Major Fed | 6th Clm (May 26, 2024 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, 2024 at WO) | Worked 4f Feb. 22 at OTC |