Overview
- The field stands at 19 after Churchill Downs officials scratched The Puma on Saturday because of a swollen leg from a skin infection.
- Renegade is still the betting choice from the No. 1 post, which has not produced a Derby winner since Ferdinand in 1986.
- Earlier withdrawals of Silent Tactic, Fulleffort, and Right to Party opened spots for also-eligibles Great White, Ocelli, and Robusta to join the lineup.
- NBC and Peacock carry live coverage with a 6:57 p.m. ET post time, and the purse totals $5 million with $3.1 million to the winner.
- Bob Baffert starts Potente and Litmus Test as he chases a record-tying seventh Derby win, while analysts describe this year’s race as unusually open with many viable contenders.