Kentucky Derby 2024: Fierceness Horse Racing Profile
Fierceness is one horse many will be afraid to bet against in 2024 Kentucky Derby odds come May 4. He closed a 5-2 favorite in the final Kentucky Derby Futures Pool after securing a big victory in the Florida Derby. Perhaps the fastest horse in the field, his career-high 112 Brisnet Speed Figure is unrivaled by challengers in this race. Expect Fierceness and Sierra Leone to battle for the favorite spot.
Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know to bet Fierceness in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
Fierceness Horse Racing Profile
Record: 3-0-1 (5)
Owner: Repole Stable
Jockey: John Velazquez
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 136 (2nd)
Running Style: Front Runner
Last race: Won Florida Derby (G1)
Sire/Dam: Sire of Light/Nonna Bella
Post position: 17
Morning line odds: 5-2
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Fierceness Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/24 | Florida Derby (G1) | 1 1/8 miles | 106 | 1st |
| 2/3/24 | Holy Bull (G3) | 1 1/16 miles | 89 | 3rd |
| 11/3/23 | Breeders Cup Juvenile (G1) | 1 1/16 miles | 112 | 1st |
| 10/7/23 | Champagne Stakes | 1 mile | 77 | 7th |
| 8/25/23 | MSW | 6 furlongs | 101 | 1st |
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The Word On Fierceness
Mar. 30: Went off as an even favorite in the Florida Derby (G1). Took an early lead and never relinquished it. Held a one-length lead going into the second turn before widening the gap to four lengths and eventually ran away without another contender in sight.
Apr. 7: Closed as a 5-2 favorite in the Futures Pool 6, nudging out Sierra Leone.
Apr. 27: Opened a 5-2 favorite on the morning line, running out of Post 17.
*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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