Road to the Kentucky Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby includes 46 prep races with new schedules with a points system for 2019. The previous format of graded stakes race and the accumulation of graded stakes earnings is gone and now there will be two schedules in which trainers and horses can accumulate points to earn their way into the 2019 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Points System
Trainers and horses will be awarded points for a win, points for a place, points for a show and points if they round out the superfecta and finish in 4th place. Kentucky Derby Point System . Winning a prep race can get a horse anywhere from 10 up to 100 points depending on the race.
Road to the Derby Schedule
Below you will find the schedule for the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" which is the first of the two schedules of Prep Race dates. The Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule does not offer as many points for each races when compared to the second schedule but it offers trainers a chance to pick up an early points lead before the Kentucky Derby Championship Series starts.
Handicapping the Road to the Kentucky Derby
Our expansive online coverage of the 2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby includes prep race results, horse racing news updates, an up-to-date listing of points standings, contenders, workouts, past performances and even speed ratings. Get all the handicapping information you need right here and Bet With Confidence at All Horse Racing!
Triple Crown
Graded Stakes Races
Belmont at the Big A: John A. Nerud Stakes ,$175,000 ,4&up ,6f Dirt
Belmont at the Big A: Man o' War Stakes ,$400,000 ,4&up ,11f Turf
Belmont at the Big A: Peter Pan Stakes ,$200,000 ,3yo ,9f Dirt
Belmont at the Big A: Ruffian Stakes ,$200,000 ,4&up f/m ,8f Dirt
Churchill Downs: Mamzelle Stakes ,$225,000 ,3yo f ,5.5f Turf
Japan Racing Association: Epsom Cup ,$669,000 ,4&up ,9f Turf
Japan Racing Association: Kyoto Shimbun Hai ,$846,000 ,3yo ,11f Turf
Japan Racing Association: NHK Mile Cup ,$2,028,000 ,3yo ,8f Turf
Pimlico: Black-Eyed Susan Stakes ,$300,000 ,3yo f ,9f Dirt
Pimlico: Miss Preakness Stakes ,$150,000 ,3yo f ,6f Dirt
Pimlico: Pimlico Special ,$250,000 ,3&up ,9.5f Dirt
Churchill Downs: Louisville Stakes ,$250,000 ,4&up ,12f Turf
Japan Racing Association: Niigata Daishoten ,$669,000 ,4&up ,10f Turf
Pimlico: Dinner Party Stakes ,$250,000 ,3&up ,9f Turf
Pimlico: Gallorette Stakes ,$150,000 ,3&up f/m ,8.5f Turf
Pimlico: Maryland Sprint Stakes ,$150,000 ,3&up ,6f Dirt
Pimlico: Preakness Stakes ,$2,000,000 ,3yo ,9.5f Dirt
