Kentucky Derby 2024: Catching Freedom Horse Racing Profile
Catching Freedom figures to be one of the favorite horses near the top of 2024 Kentucky Derby odds boards this spring. He enters the Run for the Roses with three wins, among the most in the field. Futures pools also tabbed the Brad Cox horse as a strong contender. Catching Freedom secured his Derby spot with an impressive victory in the Louisiana Derby – just 1/16 of a mile short of the Kentucky Derby’s arduous 1 1/4-mile length. His proven prowess at distance makes this horse an intriguing prospect come May 4’s race.
Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know to bet Catching Freedom in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Catching Freedom Horse Racing Profile
Record: 3-0-1 (5)
Owner: Albaugh Family Stables
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Trainer: Brad Cox
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 125 (3rd)
Running Style: Closer
Last race: Won Louisiana Derby (GII)
Sire/Dam: Constitution/Catch My Drift
Post position: 4
Morning line odds: 8-1
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Catching Freedom Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/24 | Louisiana Derby (G2) | 1 3/16 miles | 100 | 1st |
| 2/17/24 | Risen Star (G2) | 1 1/8 miles | 91 | 3rd |
| 1/1/24 | Smarty Jones (LS) | 1 1/16 miles | 89 | 1st |
| 11/9/23 | Alowc | 1 1/16 miles | 90 | 4th |
| 10/1/23 | Alowc | 1 mile | 83 | 1st |
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The Word On Catching Freedom
Mar. 23: Sat at the back of the back for a majority of the Louisiana Derby before closing down the second turn and final stretch. Made up several lengths to nose out the 2-1 favorite Tuscan Gold.
Apr. 7: Closed with the third-shortest odds (8-1) in the Kentucky Derby futures pool 6 behind Sierra Leone and Fierceness.
Apr. 27: Opened at 8-1 on the morning line, running out of Post 4.
Check back for more media quotes and updates on Catching Freedom.
*Quotes courtesy of Churchill Downs Communications
Kentucky Derby Odds 2024
Unlike fixed odds, the Kentucky Derby odds will continue to move until post time, even if you place your bet days before the race. Most odds movement occurs the day of and minutes prior to post time.
For example, if you bet on Catching Freedom horse racing odds at 10-1 but his adds when the race starts are 8-1, your ticket is at 8-1 odds.
| 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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