2010 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Previewing 20 Horses Running For The Roses
On Saturday afternoon, 19 three-year-old colts and one filly will attempt to win the greatest thoroughbred race in America, the Kentucky Derby. Once the starting gate opens, these horses will run the longest race of their career, in the largest field of their career, in front of the largest crowd they will ever see. And when the field passes the legendary twin spires for the second time, one horse will earn a place in racing history.With such a large field, sorting through all the horses, jockeys, and trainers can be a daunting task for the casual Derby observer, many of whom will make their picks due to name, color, lucky number, or a combination of factors. In order to help clarify the picture, I’ve provided a brief overview of this year’s Kentucky Derby contenders.
American Lion : The first of the many speed horses entered in this year’s Derby, American Lion ran his first ever race on dirt in the Illinois Derby and it produced the best race of his career. He’s a long striding colt that may find it difficult to easily secure the lead on Saturday.
