18 horses in Kentucky Derby 2023: Jockeys, records, trainers, everything you need to know
The field is set after four were scratched from the 2023 Kentucky Derby following Monday's post-position draw. With a day until Saturday's Run for the Roses, we have all the latest on the field that is down to 18 horses after the defections of Practical Move, Lord Miles and Continuar on Thursday, Skinner on Friday morning and Derby favorite Forte on Saturday morning.
Before you place your bets on which horse will win, place and show at the 149th Kentucky Derby, The Courier Journal has compiled everything you need to know about all 18 horses set to run at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The field features some strong contenders. But will anyone pull a Rich Strike and shock the world for a second year in a row?
Get to know this year's thoroughbred horses and be sure to check our Kentucky Derby home page daily for the latest coverage from the track.
Four defections: Skinner, with elevated temperature, scratched from Kentucky Derby 2023 field
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Run for the Roses 2023: 19 Kentucky Derby horses at Churchill Downs
