Kentucky Derby 2024: West Saratoga Horse Racing Profile
West Saratoga is a horse with some of the most experience in the Kentucky Derby hopeful field. However, he lacks the true top-end results, placing him as a longshot among the 2024 Kentucky Derby odds. Last time out, West Saratoga nudged out of a crowded field, running behind Endlessly in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (GIII), finishing second. Those points were enough to slot him in the 150th Run for the Roses likely. We’ll need to see a major improvement during the derby for West Saratoga to be considered a contender truly.
Below, we will discuss everything you need to know to bet on West Saratoga in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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West Saratoga Horse Racing Profile
Record: 2-5-1 (10)
Owner: Harry L. Veruchi
Jockey: Jesus Castanon
Trainer: Larry Demeritte
Color: Gray
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 67 (11th)
Running Style: Stalker
Last race: Placed in Jeff Ruby Steaks (GIII)
Sire/Dam: Exaggerator/Mo Wicked
Post position: 13
Morning line odds: 50-1
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West Saratoga Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/24 | Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) | 1 1/8 miles | 87 | 2nd |
| 2/10/24 | Sam F. Davis (G3) | 1 1/16 miles | 85 | 3rd |
| 1/13/24 | Pasco (LS) | 7 furlongs | 74 | 2nd |
| 10/7/23 | Breeder’s Futurity (G1) | 1 1/16 miles | 82 | 5th |
| 9/16/23 | Iroquois (G3) | 1 mile | 89 | 1st |
| 8/5/23 | MSW | 1 mile | 86 | 1st |
| 7/21/23 | MSW | 7 furlongs | 80 | 2nd |
| 6/4/23 | MSW | 5 furlongs | 64 | 2nd |
| 5/11/23 | MSW | 5 furlongs | 74 | 2nd |
| 4/7/23 | MSW | 4 1/2 furlongs | 66 | 4th |
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The Word On West Saratoga
Apr. 7: Closed a 60-1 longshot in April’s Kentucky Derby futures pool.
Apr 27: Opened a 50-1 longshot on the morning line, running out of Post 13.
*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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