Kentucky Derby 2024: Catalytic Horse Racing Profile
Catalytic has yet to run a horse race outside of the state of Florida. A lightly-run colt, the Saffie Joseph Jr. product looks to shock bettors after closing a 50-1 longshot among 2024 Kentucky Derby odds in April’s futures pool. Just three races under his belt – two of which came in March – there’s a lot of unknown surrounding Catalytic. However, he did improve with each race and didn’t shy away from Grade I competition in the Florida Derby. Although Fierceness, one of the derby favorites, trounced him, Catalytic still finished second in the field, securing enough points for the 150th Run for the Roses.
Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know to bet Catalytic in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Catalytic Horse Racing Profile
Record: 1-2-0 (3)
Owner: Multiple
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 50 (15th)
Running Style: Stalker
Last race: Placed in Florida Derby (G1)
Sire/Dam: Catalina Cruiser/One Show Only
Post position: 5
Morning line odds: 30-1
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Catalytic Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/24 | Florida Derby (G1) | 1 1/8 miles | 90 | 2nd |
| 3/8/24 | Alowc | 6 furlongs | 87 | 2nd |
| 10/7/23 | MSW | 6 1/2 furlongs | 85 | 1st |
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The Word On Catalytic
Mar. 30: Sat a length behind pace-setter Fierceness for most of the Florida Derby before getting left in the dust down the final stretch and losing by several lengths.
Apr. 7: Closed a 50-1 longshot in April’s Kentucky Derby futures pool 6.
Apr. 25: Worked a mile and a half on Thursday. “He’s doing well,” said Tristan Ford, an assistant to trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., after the gallop. “Everyone is happy with the way he’s progressing.”
Apr. 27: Opened 30-1 on the morning line, running out of Post 5.
May 1: “He’s going to school in the paddock during race two this afternoon,” trainer Saffie Joseph said Wednesday. “[Thursday], he’ll gallop again, and maybe school in the paddock, depending on how today goes.”
“All is well with him. He’s been handling everything very well so far.”
*Quotes courtesy of Churchill Downs Communications
Kentucky Derby Odds 2024
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| Post Position | Horse | Morning line odds | Updated Kentucky Derby odds | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dornoch | 20-1 | 22-1 | Danny Gargan | Luis Saez |
| 2. | Sierra Leone | 3-1 | 5-1 | Chad Brown | Tyler Gaffalione |
| 3. | Mystik Dan | 20-1 | 16-1 | Kenny McPeek | Brian Hernandez |
| 4. | Catching Freedom | 8-1 | 8-1 | Brad Cox | Flavien Prat |
| 5. | Catalytic | 30-1 | 32-1 | Saffie Joseph | Jose Ortiz |
| 6. | Just Steel | 20-1 | 22-1 | D. Wayne Lukas | Keith Asmussen |
| 7. | Honor Marie | 20-1 | 13-1 | Whit Beckman | Ben Curtis |
| 8. | Just A Touch | 10-1 | 10-1 | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux |
| 9. | Encino | Scratched | Scratched | Brad Cox | Axel Concepcion |
| 10. | T O Passowrd (JPN) | 30-1 | 47-1 | Daisuke Takayanagi | Kazushi Kimura |
| 11. | Forever Young (JPN) | 10-1 | 6-1 | Yoshito Yahagi | Ryusei Sakai |
| 12. | Track Phantom | 20-1 | 40-1 | Steve Asmussen | Joel Rosario |
| 13. | West Saratoga | 50-1 | 23-1 | Larry Demeritte | Jesus Castanon |
| 14. | Endlessly | 30-1 | 47-1 | Michael McCarthy | Umberto Rispoli |
| 15. | Domestic Product | 30-1 | 28-1 | Chad Brown | Irad Ortiz |
| 16. | Grand Mo The First | 50-1 | 45-1 | Victor Barboza | Emisael Jaramillo |
| 17. | Fierceness | 5-2 | 7-2 | Todd Pletcher | John Velazquez |
| 18. | Stronghold | 20-1 | 35-1 | Philip D’Amato | Antonio Fresu |
| 19. | Resilience | 20-1 | 29-1 | Bill Mott | Junior Alvarado |
| 20. | Society Man | 50-1 | 46-1 | Danny Gargan | Frankie Dettori |
| 21. | Epic Ride | 50-1 | 44-1 | John Ennis | Adam Beschizza |
| 22. | Mugatu | Scratched | Scratched | Jeff Engler | Joseph Talamo |
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