Kentucky Derby 2024: Forever Young Horse Racing Profile
Forever Young is Japan’s latest rising horse racing star to grace Kentucky Derby odds. However, the Yoshito Yahagi-trained colt is unbeaten in five starts. Forever Young secured his spot in the Kentucky Derby with a victory at the UAE Derby. Following that impressive showing, he closed at 10-1 – the shortest among international horses and fourth shortest overall – in the final Derby futures pool. Watch for sky-high expectations and heavy backing for the next Japanese horse in a long line of international KY Derby hopefuls.
Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know to bet Resilience in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Forever Young Horse Racing Profile
Record: 5-0-0 (5)
Owner: Susumu Fujita
Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 100 (6th)
Running Style: Stalker
Last race: Won UAE Derby (GII)
Sire/Dam: Real Steel/Forever Darling
Post position: 11
Morning line odds: 10-1
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Forever Young Past Performances
The lyrics of Jay-Z’s “Young Forever” featuring Mr. Hudson are a microcosm of any racehorse’s life:
sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip.
After these five victories, a win in the Kentucky Derby would bring H.O.V.A’s lyrics to life:
Fear not die, I’ll be alive for a million years, bye bye’s
Are not for legends, I’m Forever Young, my name shall survive
| Date | Race | Length | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/24 | UAE Derby (G2) | 1 3/16 miles | 1st |
| 2/2/24 | Saudi Derby (G3) | 1 mile | 1st |
| 12/13/23 | Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun (LS) | 1 mile | 1st |
| 11/3/23 | JBC Nisai Yushun (LS) | 1 1/8 miles | 1st |
| 10/14/23 | Newcomer | 1 1/8 miles | 1st |
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The Word On Forever Young
Mar. 30: Sat just back of the lead in a crowded field at the UAE Derby. Closed the deal in the final 400m, beating out Auto Bahn in a sprint by about two lengths.
Apr. 7: Closed at 10-1 in April’s futures pool 6, behind only three horses (Sierra Leone, Fierceness, Catching Freedom).
Apr. 12: Two more chances for Japan to win the Kentucky Derby in 2024.
Apr. 24: Worked six furlongs in 1:19.60 on Wednesday with company.
Apr. 27: Opened at 10-1 on the morning line, running out of Post 11.
*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 bet on Forever Young at 8-1 to win, but he winds up at 10-1 when the race starts, your ticket is at 10-1 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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