However, the connections of Pablo del Monte chose not to run and he was also scratched from the race. [10], Jockeys José Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr. became the first brothers to race in the Kentucky Derby since 1984. The 2014 field was determined by a points system that was introduced in 2013. I look at this Derby as a great wagering opportunity. [11] It was the first Derby for each of them. 3. 2018 – Justify. The 140th Kentucky Derby is set to run on Saturday, May 3, and an intriguing field is coming into focus. All Rights Reserved. 3. Barring any last minute changes the field is set for the 2014 Kentucky Derby. The Ultimate Guide to the Races of the Triple Crown Swaps won the Derby that year. There’s even a special display of Derby fashion at the Kentucky Derby Museum! I will be back Friday night with my final “Exceptional Eleven” Derby contenders. Jockey: Javier Castellano, 8. Long-shot Commanding Curve came from well back to claim second, while Danza took third. Uncle Sigh Terry Finley’s West Point Thoroughbreds co-owned 2017 Derby winner Always Dreaming and was the sole owner of 2014 runner-up Commanding Curve. Handicapping often comes down to taking or trying to beat the favorite, or finding ways to get value out of the favorite. 1930 – Gallant Fox After the draw, California Chrome was installed as the morning line favorite at 5–2 entering the derby having won four straight stakes. The field for Kentucky Derby 2014 is set. 2014 Kentucky Derby Field Analysis May 3, 2014 5:19am Photo: Coady Photography 1. Average Field Size By Decade:All told, there has been a field … After the race, trainer Art Sherman called Espinoza's ride "perfect". Rosario has booted home one winner, Orb in 2013, from nine mounts. It was the second-largest crowd in Kentucky Derby history. Uncle Sigh: Irad Ortiz Jr. Gary Contessa: 30-1: 4. Harry’s Holiday Trainer: Mike Maker Jockey: Corey Lanerie. He was named the Horse of the Year in 2014 and 2016. Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan, 18. Barring any last minute changes the field is set for the 2014 Kentucky Derby. Trainer: James Jerkens 1919 – Sir Barton All of a sudden Kentucky Derby time has rolled around and you haven’t been paying attention. The 2014 Kentucky Derby field. Best Derby finish is 4th on Improbable in ’19. On Saturday May 3rd, 20 horses will be vying for the Blanket of Roses as the compete in the first jewel of the Triple Crown. [12] The horse is owned by "a couple of working stiff owners", Perry Martin and Steve Coburn, who spent what they could afford in the hopes of producing a great race horse. Dance With Fate Jockey: Joel Rosario, 9. Apart from this, people enjoy drinks of mint julep on this day, and it is estimated that around 120,000 mint juleps are consumed. Intense Holiday VICAR’S IN TROUBLE: By Into Mischief and out of a Vicar mare, this colt’s pedigree does not suggest that distances beyond a mile and one-eighth would be within his realm. Trainer: Bob Baffert 2015 – American Pharoah Rosie Napravnik was riding in her third Derby, hoping to become the first woman rider to win the race. By Mark Sandritter Apr 30, 2014, 5:53pm EDT Trainer: Todd Pletcher, 53. [9] Post positions were moved up and Pablo del Monte was given slot 20. Trainer: John Sadler Jockey: Mike Smith, 12. The race was scheduled to start at 6:24 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 3, 2014 at Churchill Downs and was run as the eleventh race on a racecard with thirteen races. Chitu [12][14], Coburn, who predicted that California Chrome would win the Derby, also predicted his horse would be the first California-bred winner of the Triple Crown. Rival trainers conceded it was plausible. May 02, 2014 at 9:18 AM . Hoppertunity drew post 11 but came out of the race with a foot issue on Thursday morning. Jockey: Joe Bravo, 5. 2. The Post Position Draw for the Kentucky Derby was held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Churchill Downs Racetrack clubhouse. Trainer: Bob Baffert. Vicar’s in Trouble: Rosie Napravnik: Mike Maker: 20-1: 2. [8], Second favorite Hoppertunity was scratched on the Thursday prior to the Derby due to soreness. "[14] He is the offspring of a mare, Love the Chase, purchased for $8,000, and a stallion, Lucky Pulpit, that stood for a $2,000 stud fee. The favorite went on to win the Derby six consecutive times between 2014 and 2019. Vinceremos 2014 Kentucky Derby Field and Morning Line Odds: Post: Horse: Jockey: Trainer: Odds: 1. [12], Nineteen horses started, with 164,906 spectators gathered at Churchill Downs. The combination of his humble roots and those of his connections prompted the Associated Press to remark, "Even Hollywood couldn't have made this up. Danza [14] Interviewed after the race, Sherman emotionally remarked, "Well, when I went to Swaps' grave the other day I said a little prayer and it came true. Hoppertunity drew post 11 but came out of the race with a foot issue on Thursday morning. Jockey: Victor Espinoza, 6. Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr, 16. Trainer: Mike Maker Medal Count [2] The race was broadcast in the United States on the NBC television network. Commanding Curve © 2007-2020 Triple Crown Races. This year’s Kentucky Derby will be held on Sunday the 2nd of May at Churchill Downs Racecourse, Kentucky. We Miss Artie Trainer: Peter Eurton Trainer: Rick Violette Jr. 1978 – Affirmed 1935 – Omaha "[12], By pedigree, California Chrome was an unlikely winner. The 2021 Kentucky Derby will return to its rightful place on the first Saturday of May after a postponement to September a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "[13], Times: 1⁄4 mile – 23.04; 1⁄2 mile – 47.37; 3⁄4 mile – 1:11.80; mile – 1:37.45; final – 2:03.66. Some people are calling the 2014 Kentucky Derby one of the worst fields in quite some time. 2014 Kentucky Derby field. Trainer: William Gowan Also-eligible Pablo Del Monte replaces him. [13] Uncle Sigh and Chitu set the early pace, as jockey Victor Espinoza held California Chrome back in third, a bit off the pace. Trainer Dale Romans, who had said California Chrome had no chance to win the Derby, remarked, "I was very, very wrong ... We might have just seen a super horse and a super trainer. The 2014 Kentucky Derby was the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. I am not sure I entirely agree with that. Updated information on 2021 Kentucky Derby odds, nominations and final field, expert tips and a detailed Kentucky Derby form guide. He won the Arkansas Derby at odd of 41/1 and now Danza and Todd Pletcher look to shock the racing world against at the 2014 Kentucky Derby. Jockey: Calvin Borel, 20. And he's a horse who already has tremendous speed in a field packed with speed. [1][4] The winner was California Chrome. Trainer: Mike Maker After the draw, California Chrome was installed as the morning line favorite at 5–2 entering the derby having won four straight stakes. [7] Medina Spirit 99 Bob Baffert Abel Cedillo. Samraat: Jose Ortiz: Rick Violette Jr. 15-1: 7. Trainer Todd Pletcher leads with four Kentucky Derby contenders followed by Mike Maker with three and Bob Baffert with a pair. Arkansas Derby Results With post time odds of 41/1, Danza essentially attracted the interests of about 2.3% of the win pool in yesterday's Arkansas Derby. Vicar’s In Trouble [13], California Chrome became the first California-bred horse to win the Derby since Decidedly in 1962. 2 choice Hoppertunity scratched from Kentucky Derby", The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved, United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing on television, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2014_Kentucky_Derby&oldid=1008350142, May 2014 sports events in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 February 2021, at 21:32. Photo: Bill Brine/Creative Commons License. Ride On Curlin Jockey: Jose Ortiz, 7. Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. 4. Tapiture Jockey: Corey Nakatani, 13. Trainer: Dale Romans [3] The attendance for the race was 164,906, the second-largest after the 2012 race with 165,307 spectators. 1946 – Assault Winner California Chrome is the third horse from the right. Known Agenda. Trainer: Bob Baffert [14] At age 77, Sherman is the oldest trainer to win the race. Samraat NOTE: Field … Our 2014 Kentucky Derby field is pretty much set with only the typical dropouts left to significantly alter the field. I said I hope [California Chrome] is another Swaps. Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski Dish on Their Olympic Style Johnny … The 2014 Kentucky Derby was the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr., 28. Jockey: Robby Albarado, 15. Trainer: Todd Pletcher California Chrome The race was scheduled to start at 6:24 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 3, 2014 at Churchill Downs and was run as the eleventh race on a racecard with thirteen races. For Espinoza, it was his second Kentucky Derby win, his first coming in 2002 when he rode War Emblem to victory. Sadler has saddled four Kentucky Derby starters, including two in 2010 and none since 2014. 1973 – Secretariat 2014 Kentucky Derby 2014 Kentucky Derby Field: Top Horses in Contention for Triple Crown History Andrew Gould @ AndrewGould4. 1948 – Citation By Joe Sullivan Globe Staff, May 3, 2014, 4:13 a.m. Wicked Strong has the look of a winner with Danza and Intense Holiday big contenders. Your Guide to the Races of the Triple Crown of Horse Racing, Cloud Computing Wins the 2017 Preakness Stakes, The 2017 Kentucky Derby Winner is Always Dreaming. [14] For the win, California Chrome took home $1.418 million of the $2.178 million purse. 20 thoroughbred horses will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to run in the 145th Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2019. Jockey: Joe Rocco, 10. Wicked Strong placed fourth and Samraat faded to fifth. Jockey: John Velazquez, 17. Hoppertunity 1941 – Whirlaway Vicar’s In Trouble Trainer: Mike Maker Jockey: Rosie Napravnik. Kentucky Derby traditions are quite quirky. 2014 Kentucky Derby – Handicapping the Field This Derby year is different from any since the start of this site in that the Derby will have one clear favorite. 2014 Kentucky Derby Chart courtesy of Brisnet.com It was a fun two days and we hope you cashed some tickets, see you in two weeks for the Preakness! The two horses remained neck-and-neck for several strides before California Chrome broke away and coasted to finish line, winning by 1 3/4 lengths. Only the top 20-ranked three-year-olds will make the field. Jockey: Gary Stevens, 19. The field for Kentucky Derby 2014 is set. Trainer: Todd Pletcher He also has some tactical turn of foot, which can be handy considering he can be used to either sit close to the front or well off it depending on the pace speed. In Saturday's Kentucky Derby, Uncle Sigh is the only horse racing in blinkers for the first time. Jockey: Luis Saez, 11. 1977 – Seattle Slew Eleven of the last 12 Kentucky Derby winners were sired by a Grade 1 winner around two turns, except Orb in 2013 (Malibu Moon) and California Chrome in 2014 (Lucky Pulpit). Kentucky Derby Handicapping the Kentucky Derby field. Kentucky Derby 2014: An in-depth look at all 20 contenders ... Derby field to enter this race on a high note. 1943 – Count Fleet Trainer: Todd Pletcher [14] California Chrome trains at Los Alamitos Race Course in Orange County. There’s Plenty of TV Coverage. 1. 1. Trainer: Jose Garofallo Jockey: Abel Cedillo. We Miss Artie Though the last major points-earning preps took place on Saturday, April 12, the Kentucky Derby field continued to take shape through last week, with the inevitable defections due to injury. Uncle Sigh Post time is … Jockey: Rajiv Maragh. 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