Ask a hundred jockeys what their ultimate goal is in horse racing and, almost without exception, they’ll tell you it’s to ride in (and win) the Kentucky Derby. For those who’ve previously made the Derby starting gate on the first Saturday in May, they describe a feeling unlike any other. In this year’s race, which will be held on Saturday, May 6, all 20 riders — one aboard each horse that has earned a coveted spot in the Derby — have the chance to leave their mark on racing history.
