2024 Kentucky Derby Horses Are Set

25 Qualifiers Have Been Announced

Only 20 Horses Will Make the Gate

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the race is open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds. The race is 1 1/4 miles long and is run on a dirt track.

The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the race. A total of 25 horses have qualified for the race, but only 20 horses will be allowed to start. The final field of 20 horses will be determined by the Kentucky Derby points system.

The Kentucky Derby points system awards points to horses based on their finishing position in designated prep races. The horses with the most points will qualify for the race. The top 20 horses in the points standings will be guaranteed a spot in the starting gate.