Kentucky Derby Contenders

Earned enough graded stakes and showed enough improvement in strong runner-up finish in Wood Memorial to land a berth to the Derby; may be peaking at just the right time.

West Side Bernie Check the current odds

Continued his winning ways with a strong 2-length victory in Illinois Derby on April 4.

Musket Man Check the current odds

Tiznow colt with the pedigree to go 1 1/4 miles, Mr. Hot Stuff place third in the Santa Anita Derby in his latest outing.

Mr. Hot Stuff Check the current odds

Powerful move in the stretch of the Lexington Stakes earns this Chapel Royal colt enough graded stakes earnings for a berth to the big dance; Pletcher seems inclined to take a chance at the Derby.

Advice Check the current odds

Lane's End Stakes hero put in a strong stretch run in the Blue Grass Stakes on April 11 but could not match the winner.

Hold Me Back Check the current odds

Swept Louisiana series for 3-year-olds with a convincing win in Louisiana Derby on Mar. 14 in the slop.

Friesan Fire Check the current odds

Hasn't looked entirely comfortable at Churchill Downs - may indicate this Smart Strike colt is not up to the task.

Papa Clem Check the current odds

Will go into the Kentucky Derby off a fourth-place finish in the Sunland Derby; like Summer Bird, he is a son of Birdstone.

Mine That Bird Check the current odds

Aptly named Sky Mesa colt could be entered off Quality Road's exit; stablemate Take the Points also in consideration.

Join in the Dance Check the current odds

Newest darling of Godolphin Stable after beating stablemate Desert Party in UAE Derby on March 29.

Regal Ransom Check the current odds

Ran into traffic and was beaten by a length in Santa Anita Derby - solid effort to build upon heading to the Kentucky Derby.

Chocolate Candy Check the current odds

Underdog triumphs in Blue Grass Stakes on April 11 over deep, talented field.

General Quarters Check the current odds

After breaking badly in the Wood Memorial on April 4, I Want Revenge and rider Joe Talamo combined for a thrilling, gritty win.

I Want Revenge (Scratched) Check the current odds

Atomic Rain Check the current odds

Showed his quality first time out in graded stakes company, coming in second just behind highly regarded Quality Road in Florida Derby.

Dunkirk Check the current odds

Pioneerof the Nile impressed in latest win in Santa Anita Derby on April 4 despite absence of rival The Pamplemousse.

Pioneerof the Nile Check the current odds

Lightly raced son of Birdstone showed enough promise in his third-place finish in the Arkansas Derby to warrant a spot in the Kentucky Derby.

Summer Bird Check the current odds

Nowhere to Hide Check the current odds

Has looked sharp in Derby workouts? seems to have put his disappointing season behind him.

Desert Party Check the current odds

Has enough graded stakes to qualify but hasn't won a race all year? best was a runner-up finish behind Hold Me Back in Lane's End Stakes in March.

Flying Private Check the current odds