Kentucky Derby 2018: Everything you need to know about the 20 horses racing in the 'Run for the Roses' by Tyler Lauletta on May 3, 2018, 12:01 PM Advertisement
 The 2018 Kentucky Derby field is set. On Saturday, 20 horses will step into the gates at Churchill Downs, with one ultimately winning the "Run for the Roses" and making the first step towards Triple Crown immortality. After the official draw determined the post positions for the 20 horses in the field this year, the morning line was set, and bettors began to consider where they'd put their money down before the starting gun sounds on Saturday. It's an incredibly talented field this year, with reasons to both doubt some of the favorites and love some of the underdogs. Justify is the current favorite at 3/1, but will have to overcome over 100 years of history if he is to win at Churchill Downs, while a few horses with longer odds have gone their entire careers having never missed the money in a race. Take a look below as we go post by post to give you the rundown on every horse racing this weekend at the Kentucky Derby. 1. Firenze Fire (50/1)  Trainer/Jockey: Jason Servis/Paco Lopez Career wins:4 Recent result: 4th at Wood Memorial Stakes One thing to know: Having the inside track is good once the race is underway, but horses have struggled in recent years coming out against the rail at Churchill Downs — the last horse to win from pole position was Ferdinand in 1986.
2. Free Drop Billy (30/1)  Trainer/Jockey: Dale L. Romans/Robby Albarado Career wins: 2 Recent result: 3rd at Blue Grass Stakes One thing to know: Earlier this week it was announced that Free Drop Billy would be heading to Spendthrift Farm to stud once his racing career is over. He may still be racing in this year's Derby, but I'm not one to bet on a horse whose eyes are already on retirement.
3. Promises Fulfilled (30/1)  Trainer/Jockey: Dale L. Romans/Corey J. Lanerie Career wins: 3 Recent result: 9th at Florida Derby One thing to know: Fast out of the gate and with a sound path to the inside, Promises Fulfilled is a good bet to be leading out of the first turn. That said, we don't bet on which horse is leading into the first turn, and endurance is just important as your burst when looking to pick a Derby winner.
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