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Using History to Handicap the 2020 Kentucky Derby
Like many things in 2020, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is going to look a little (or a lot) different this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the postponement of the race from May 2 (the fabled “First Saturday in May”) until Sept. 5 (the alliterative, but historically jarring “First Saturday in September”). The race will be run without fans, and a few horses who would have been prominent contenders in May are no longer part of the equation.
The ‘Classic’ Distance and Challenge of Excelling at 1 ¼ Miles on Dirt
In the buildup to the Kentucky Derby each spring, one of the most important questions each 3-year-old must answer is whether they can stretch out to 1 ¼ miles and thrive at what is considered to be the “classic” distance.
2020 Kentucky Derby Data: How Fast the Contenders Finished
The Kentucky Derby is a handicapping challenge unlike any other. It’s the only race in North America where bettors must choose between 20 lightly-raced 3-year-olds traveling a testing 1 1/4-mile distance. It’s a recipe for surprising outcomes, as was the case in 2019, when 65.20-1 longshot Country House was elevated to victory via disqualification.
