Kentucky Derby 2024: Epic Ride Horse Racing Profile
Epic Ride sits 21st in Kentucky Derby points, on the bubble, but next in line to be one of 20 horses in the Derby field. He has never failed to hit the board in five starts, most recently finishing third at the Blue Grass Stakes. Despite being a longshot in April’s futures pool, his 60-1 number 2024 Kentucky Derby odds were still ahead of other horses currently in the race. That pricing suggests Epic Ride may be a horse worth consideration underneath in exotics.
Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know before considering a bet on Epic Ride in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Epic Ride Horse Racing Profile
Record: 2-2-1 (5)
Owner: Welch Racing
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Trainer: John Ennis
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 35 (21st)
Running Style: Stalker
Last race: Showed in Blue Grass Stakes (GI)
Sire/Dam: Blame/Pick a Time
Post position: 21
Morning line odds: 50-1
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Epic Ride Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/24 | Blue Grass Stakes (G1) | 1 1/8 miles | TBA | 3rd |
| 3/2/24 | John Battaglia Memorial (LS) | 1 1/16 miles | 89 | 2nd |
| 2/2/24 | Leonatus Stakes (LS) | 1 mile | 84 | 1st |
| 1/5/24 | MSW | 6 furlongs | 96 | 1st |
| 12/8/23 | MSW | 6 furlongs | 81 | 2nd |
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The Word On Epic Ride
Apr 27: Opened at 50-1 longshot odds on the morning line, running out of Post 21.
Apr. 22: Common Defense is ruled “unlikely” for the Kentucky Derby, pushing Epic Ride to No. 21 in the Kentucky Derby points standings. He is now first on the bubble to get into the field. With Endlessly possibly running in a turf race instead, Epic Ride could get into the field. That decision has not been made yet by Endlessly’s connections.
Apr. 7: Closed 60-1 in April’s Kentucky Derby futures pool despite being on the outside looking in for the field.
*Quotes courtesy of Churchill Downs Communications
Kentucky Derby Odds 2024
Unlike fixed odds betting, odds for the Kentucky Derby will continue to move until post time, even if you place your bet today. Most odds movement occurs day-of and minutes prior to post.
For example, if you were to bet on Dornoch the week of the race at 20-1 odds but when the race started he was 18-1, your wager slip/betting ticket would be at 18-1 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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