Which sires have the most Kentucky Derby contenders?
Of the 270 horses in Las Vegas' most recent Kentucky Derby futures, only four sires have seven or more hopefuls.
Here is a look at the four and their potential runners for the roses.
Into Mischief – 15
Retired in 2008 with a 6: 3-3-0 record, his biggest win came in the Hollywood Futurity (G1) at Hollywood Park. He is the sire of 2020 Kentucky Derby winner Authentic and could become the only stallion to produce consecutive Derby winners if Mandaloun is elevated to victory for 2021. The top-ranked sire for 2019, 2020 and 2021, according to BloodHorse, his other progeny include Life is Good and Gamine.
| Kentucky Derby horse | Trainer | Best Nevada odds |
|---|---|---|
| Varatti | Todd Pletcher | 75-1 |
| Doppelgänger | Bob Baffert | 100-1 |
| My Prankster | Todd Pletcher | 125-1 |
| Strava | Dallas Stewart | 175-1 |
| Higher Standard | Tom Amoss | 200-1 |
| Barossa | Rodolph Brisset | 300-1 |
| Dr. Perry | Steve Asmussen | 300-1 |
| Gilded Ruler | Brad Cox | 300-1 |
| Key Point | Chad Brown | 300-1 |
| Kitten Mischief (g) | Jonathan Thomas | 300-1 |
| Overstep | Todd Pletcher | 300-1 |
| So Determined | Todd Pletcher | 400-1 |
| Triple Elvis | Chad Brown | 400-1 |
| Immoral (g) | Brittany Russell | 500-1 |
| Pressure | Steve Asmussen | 500-1 |
Gun Runner – 15 contenders
The 2017 Horse of the Year and champion older dirt male finished third in the 2016 Kentucky Derby after wins in the Risen Star (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2). He went on to win eight graded stakes, ending his career on a five-race winning streak, including the 2017 Breeders' Cup and the 2018 Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1). His first-crop progeny turned 3 this year.
| Kentucky Derby Horse | Trainer | Best Nevada odds |
|---|---|---|
| American Icon | Todd Pletcher | 35-1 |
| Echo Zulu (f) | Steve Asmussen | 40-1 |
| Pappacap | Mark Casse | 50-1 |
| Early Voting | Chad Brown | 55-1 |
| Cyberknife | Brad Cox | 125-1 |
| Flying Drummer | Bob Baffert | 150-1 |
| Gunite | Steve Asmussen | 200-1 |
| McLaren Vale | Bob Baffert | 200-1 |
| Elusive Target | Steve Asmussen | 250-1 |
| Costa Terra | Steve Asmussen | 300-1 |
| Concept | Steve Asmussen | 400-1 |
| Guntown | Steve Asmussen | 400-1 |
| Hitting Bombs | Brian Lynch | 400-1 |
| Red Run | Steve Asmussen | 400-1 |
| Ten Gauge | Steve Asmussen | 500-1 |
Practical Joke – 10
A son of Into Mischief, he finished fifth in the 2017 Kentucky Derby after winning the Hopeful (G1) and Champagne (G1) as a 2-year-old. His first crop is made up of current 3-year-olds.
| Kentucky Derby Horse | Trainer | Best Nevada odds |
|---|---|---|
| Wit | Todd Pletcher | 50-1 |
| Klugman | Eddie Plesa | 150-1 |
| Money Supply | Chad Brown | 150-1 |
| Page One | Brad Cox | 175-1 |
| Joker Boy | Brian Koriner | 225-1 |
| Bourbon Heist | Ian Wilkes | 300-1 |
| Graphic Detail | Bill Mott | 300-1 |
| Little Vic | Juan Carlos Ávila | 300-1 |
| Practical Coach | Butch Reid | 300-1 |
| Legendary Lore | Bill Morey | 400-1 |
Tapit – 7
The winner of the 2004 Wood Memorial (G1) went on to finish ninth in the Kentucky Derby and Pennsylvania Derby (G2) before being retired. Although he has not sired a Kentucky Derby winner, his progeny include Essential Quality, winner of last year's Belmont Stakes and Travers (G1), and the California sensation Flightline.
| Kentucky Derby Horse | Trainer | Best Nevada odds |
|---|---|---|
| Charge It | Todd Pletcher | 30-1 |
| Zatip | Graham Motion | 125-1 |
| Courvoisier | Kelly Breen | 150-1 |
| Coinage | Mark Casse | 200-1 |
| Stellar Tap | Steve Asmussen | 300-1 |
| Almanzo | Brad Cox | 400-1 |
| Naval Aviator | Brad Cox | 500-1 |
The lowest odds on these lists are for Charge It, a Tapit colt best-priced at 30-1. Here are the sires of the 10 top choices in Las Vegas.
| Kentucky Derby horse | Sire | Trainer | Best Nevada Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messier | Empire Maker | Bob Baffert | 13-1 |
| Corniche | Quality Road | Bob Baffert | 14-1 |
| Smile Happy | Runhappy | Ken McPeek | 14-1 |
| Jack Christopher | Munnings | Chad Brown | 15-1 |
| Emmanuel | More Than Ready | Todd Pletcher | 16-1 |
| Mo Donegal | Uncle Mo | Todd Pletcher | 18-1 |
| Classic Causeway | Giant’s Causeway | Brian Lynch | 20-1 |
| Rattle N Roll | Connect | Ken McPeek | 22-1 |
| Epicenter | Not This Time | Steve Asmussen | 25-1 |
| Newgrange | Violence | Bob Baffert | 25-1 |
Also, six sires have six contenders each: Classic Empire, Hard Spun, Maclean’s Music, Not This Time and Nyquist.