Meet the horses running in the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Tyler LaulettaMay 6, 2023, 02:46 IST

Rich Strike, with Sonny Leon aboard, crosses the finish line to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place this Saturday at Churchill Downs.
While it's a wide-open field this year, two horses — Forte and Tapit Trice — stand above the rest.

The field for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is officially set.

Earlier in the week, posts were drawn for this weekend's Run for the Roses. After four scratches, the field is down to 19 horses set to run the race.

This Saturday, fans will don their most spectacular hats, grab a mint julep, and head to Churchill Downs to take in the year's biggest event in horse racing and see who wins the first race of the Triple Crown.

Take a look below as we go post by post to give you the rundown on every horse racing this weekend at the Kentucky Derby.

Odds as of Friday afternoon.

1. Hit Show (34/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Hit Show works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

2. Verifying (22/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Verifying works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

3. Two Phil's (8/1)

Kentucky Derby entrant Two Phil's works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

4. Confidence Game (17/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Confidence Game works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

5. Tapit Trice (5/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Tapit Trice works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

6. Kingsbarns (12/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Kingsbarns works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

7. Reincarnate (15/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Reincarnate works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

8. Mage (18/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Mage works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

9. Skinner (Scratched)

Kentucky Derby entrant Skinner workout at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

10. Practical Move (Scratched)

Kentucky Derby entrant Practical Move works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

11. Disarm (31/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Disarm works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

12. Jace's Road (37/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Jace's Road works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

13. Sun Thunder (32/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Sun Thunder works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

14. Angel of Empire (5/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Angel of Empire works out at Churchill Down.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

15. Forte (9/2)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Forte works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

16. Raise Cain (36/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Raise Cain works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

17. Derma Sotogake (8/1)

Kentucky Derby entrant Derma Sotogake, from Japan, works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

18. Rocket Can (34/1)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Rocket Can works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

19. Lord Miles (Scratched)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Lord Miles works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

20. Continuar (Scratched)

Kentucky Derby hopeful Continuar, from Japan, works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

21. Cyclone Mischief (45/1)

Kentucky Derby alternate Cyclone Mischief works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

22. Mandarin Hero (29/1)

Kentucky Derby alternate Mandarin Hero works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

23. King Russell (44/1)

Kentucky Derby alternate King Russell works out at Churchill Downs.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

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