2026 Belmont Stakes: The finalized field is officially set at a tight, elite group of 9 confirmed classic contenders.
2026 Belmont Stakes: Zero active contenders in the lineup carry a native local main track route win, completely neutralizing the lifetime track filter.
2026 Belmont Stakes: Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade is the established 2-1 morning-line favorite and will break from post position 4 under Irad Ortiz, Jr.
2026 Belmont Stakes: Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo (9-2) drew the outside post 9, targeting a second classic trophy completely fresh after skipping Baltimore.
2026 Belmont Stakes: Chief Wallabee sits as the strong 3-1 second choice from post 3; he enters off a closing fourth in Louisville for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott.
2026 Belmont Stakes: The presence of front-running threats Growth Equity (post 6) and Powershift (post 2) injects verified early speed into the tracking map.
2026 Belmont Stakes: West Coast invader Vitruvian Man (30-1) will trigger the action from the rail post 1, wielding a premium 9.8 OPI Pedigree Index.
2026 Belmont Stakes: The high-stakes post-position draw concluded live on Monday, June 1, locking in the official tactical corridors for all 9 runners.
2026 Belmont Stakes: Trainer Chad Brown holds a potent three-pronged attack featuring Peter Pan winner Growth Equity, Emerging Market (6-1), and Ottinho (20-1).
2026 Belmont Stakes: Florida Derby winner Commandment is a dangerous bounce-back candidate at 6-1 from post 7 with legendary rider John Velazquez taking the reins.
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Top 20 Horses on the Road to the Kentucky Derby 2025: Leaderboard Update
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The following table presents the top 20 horses currently leading the leaderboard for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs. The Road to the Kentucky Derby is a prestigious series of 35 designated races held across the United States and internationally, designed to determine which horses earn a spot in the starting gate for the iconic Run for the Roses. Points are awarded to the top finishers in these races, with the point structure escalating based on the race’s significance: ‘Prep Season’ races offer 10-4-3-2-1 points to the top five finishers, while ‘Championship Series’ races increase to 50-20-15-10-5, and major events like the Florida Derby or Santa Anita Derby award 100-40-30-20-10. As of March 25, 2025, these equine contenders have accumulated points through stellar performances, with their non-restricted stakes earnings and career earnings reflecting their prowess on the track. The top 20 horses with the highest points will secure their chance to compete in the Kentucky Derby, making this leaderboard a critical snapshot of the race to Louisville.
Top 20 Horses on the Road to the Kentucky Derby 2025
| # | Horse | Points | Non-Restricted Stakes Earnings | Career Earnings | Trainer | Breeder/Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiztastic Keeneland Sales Graduate Tiz the Law—Keesha | 119 | $1,395,800 | $1,549,800 | Steven M. Asmussen | Capital Bloodstock Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick |
| 2 | Final Gambit Not This Time—Pachinko | 100 | $446,400 | $520,639 | Brad H. Cox | Juddmonte Juddmonte |
| 3 | Chunk of Gold Preservationist—Play for Gold | 75 | $324,400 | $348,818 | Ethan W. West | Brereton C. Jones Terry L. Stephens |
| 4 | Coal Battle Coal Front—Wolfblade | 70 | $1,034,500 | $1,053,875 | Lonnie Briley | Hume Wornall & Jay Adcock Norman Stables LLC |
| 5 | Owen Almighty Keeneland Sales Graduate Speightstown—Tempers Rising | 65 | $415,310 | $484,310 | Brian A. Lynch | Mark Stanley Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing LLC |
| 6 | Citizen Bull Keeneland Sales Graduate Into Mischief—No Joke | 60 | $1,376,000 | $1,421,000 | Bob Baffert | Robert Low & Lawana Low SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine |
| 7 | Sovereignty Into Mischief—Crowned | 60 | $364,800 | $388,800 | William I. Mott | Godolphin Godolphin, LLC |
| 8 | American Promise Keeneland Sales Graduate Justify—Tapella | 55 | $335,000 | $444,874 | D. Wayne Lukas | Candy Meadows LLC BC Stables, LLC |
| 9 | Flood Zone Frosted—Curls for Girls | 50 | $165,000 | $203,800 | Victor Barboza, Jr. | Al Figliolia Westburystables,LLC Big Frank Stable, Ascione, Enrico, Mancini, Guy and Veb Racing Stable Corp |
| 10 | Flying Mohawk Keeneland Sales Graduate Karakontie—Bonbons Fleur | 50 | $156,800 | $295,800 | D. Whitworth Beckman | John O’Meara Two Eight Racing, Berry Family Racing LLC and Kaleta Racing |
| 11 | Journalism Curlin—Mopotism | 47.5 | $300,000 | $338,880 | Michael W. McCarthy | Don Alberto Corporation Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 LLC and LaPenta, Robert V. |
| 12 | Getaway Car Keeneland Sales Graduate Curlin—Surrender Now | 46 | $570,800 | $615,800 | Bob Baffert | Blue Heaven Farm & Curlin Syndicate SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine |
| 13 | Built Keeneland Sales Graduate Hard Spun—Sea Garden | 45 | $180,000 | $244,204 | Wayne M. Catalano | Robert Low & Lawana Low Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners |
| 14 | Chancer McPatrick McKinzie—Bernadreamy | 35 | $550,000 | $605,000 | Chad C. Brown | Rigney Racing, LLC Flanagan Racing |
| 15 | John Hancock Constitution—Scribbling Sarah | 35 | $160,000 | $178,560 | Brad H. Cox | WinStar Farm, LLC WinStar Farm LLC, CHC, Inc. and Siena Farm LLC |
| 16 | Maximum Promise Keeneland Sales Graduate Maximum Security—Paixao | 33 | $96,150 | $141,291 | Kenneth G. McPeek | Don Alberto Corporation Back Racing, LLC and Run for LaRoses, LLC |
| 17 | Madaket Road Quality Road—Frolic’s Dream | 31 | $244,000 | $280,000 | Bob Baffert | SF Bloodstock LLC SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine |
| 18 | Poster Munnings—Pin Up | 31 | $194,700 | $298,828 | Eoin G. Harty | Godolphin Godolphin, LLC |
| 19 | Burnham Square Liam’s Map—Linda | 30 | $171,700 | $222,130 | Ian R. Wilkes | Whitham Thoroughbreds, LLC Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 20 | Sandman Tapit—Distorted Music | 29 | $307,995 | $444,595 | Mark E. Casse | Lothenbach Stables Inc D. J. Stable LLC, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables |
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