The prep races are done, posts have been drawn, and it's full steam ahead to the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The 20-horse 2024 Kentucky Derby field is set and Fierceness is the 5-2 favorite in the 2024 Kentucky Derby odds despite drawing a long trip around from the No. 16 post. Sierra Leone (3-1) will have to battle traffic near the rail after drawing the No. 2 post for the Kentucky Derby 2024. Epic Ride joined the 2024 Kentucky Derby field this week following the scratch of Encino. Mage won last year as a 15-1 longshot.

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Fierceness

Post position: 17
Trainer: Todd Pletcher (Kentucky Derby winner in 2010, 2017)
Jockey: John Velazquez (Kentucky Derby winner in 2011, 2017, 2020)
Odds: 5-2
Career earnings: $1,703,850 (second in Derby field)
Career record (starts-win-place-show): 5-3-0-1
Notable win: Florida Derby (G1)
Best consensus speed figure: 110 (first in Derby field)
Last Race: 1st by 13.5 Florida Derby (G1)  

Jody Demling's Analysis: The Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner was a disappointing third in the Holy Bull Stakes but came back and looked like a champion in the Florid Derby. He's a legit favorite and trainer Todd Pletcher will have him ready to go. Get PPs for every horse by joining SportsLine here.

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