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: Matron Stakes ,$175,000 ,2yo f ,6f Turf
Belmont at the Big A: Futurity Stakes ,$175,000 ,2yo ,6f Turf
Belmont at the Big A: Pilgrim Stakes ,$200,000 ,2yo ,8.5f Turf
Keeneland: Darley Alcibiades Stakes ,$650,000 ,2yo f ,8.5f Dirt
Keeneland: Jessamine Presented by Keeneland Sales ,$400,000 ,2yo f ,8.5f Turf
Keeneland: Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix ,$400,000 ,3&up ,6f Dirt
Ascot (UK): Bengough Stakes ,$106,000 ,3&up ,6f Turf
Ascot (UK): Cumberland Lodge Stakes ,$106,000 ,3&up ,12f Turf
Belmont at the Big A: Champagne Stakes ,$500,000 ,2yo ,8f Dirt
Belmont at the Big A: Frizette Stakes ,$400,000 ,2yo f ,8f Dirt
Belmont at the Big A: Jockey Club Derby Invitational ,$500,000 ,3yo ,11f Turf
Belmont at the Big A: Miss Grillo Stakes ,$200,000 ,2yo f ,8.5f Turf
Keeneland: Claiborne Breeders' Futurity ,$650,000 ,2yo ,8.5f Dirt
Keeneland: Coolmore Turf Mile ,$1,250,000 ,3&up ,8f Turf
Keeneland: First Lady ,$800,000 ,3&up f/m ,8f Turf
Keeneland: Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes ,$400,000 ,3&up f/m ,6f Dirt
Keeneland: Woodford Presented by FanDuel ,$400,000 ,3&up ,5.5f Turf
Newmarket (UK): Sun Chariot Stakes ,$344,000 ,3&up f/m ,8f Turf
Santa Anita: American Pharoah Stakes ,$300,000 ,2yo ,8.5f Dirt
Santa Anita: Chillingworth Stakes ,$100,000 ,3&up f/m ,6.5f Dirt
