Kentucky Derby is almost here, with Churchill Downs set to host the race on Saturday. This year's Run for the Roses will feature the top 20 horses from the qualifying races, with the winning horse collecting $3.

Burnham Square (Ian Wilkes, Brian Hernandez Jr.) Publisher (Steve Asmussen, Irad Ortiz Jr.) The San Felipe S. at San Anita winner enters this year's Kentucky Derby as the favorite to win the race, thanks to displayed stamina, which he received in part from his sire, Curlin.

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