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Kentucky Derby 2024: Fierceness the Betting Favorite, Ridden by Three-Time Derby Champion John Velazquez
Kentucky Derby 2024 Draw
By Ron Flatter, April 27, 2024, 5:21pm
The 2024 Kentucky Derby, the 150th running of the annual horse race in Louisville, Kentucky, will feature a star-studded field of horses, celebrities, and famous athletes. Among the favorites is Fierceness, ridden by three-time Derby champion John Velazquez.
Fierceness, currently the 5-2 betting favorite, is trained by Bob Baffert, who has won the Derby six times. Velazquez, known for his exceptional riding skills and calm demeanor under pressure, is confident in Fierceness's chances of victory.
Other contenders in the race include Epicenter, trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Joel Rosario, and Rich Strike, the surprise winner of the 2023 Derby, trained by Eric Reed and ridden by Sonny Leon.
The 150th Kentucky Derby promises to be an unforgettable event, with a captivating blend of tradition, excitement, and the thrill of horse racing. As the horses thunder around the iconic Churchill Downs track, the world will watch in anticipation, eager to witness the crowning of the next Kentucky Derby champion.
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