2021 Kentucky Derby Points Bubble

Today, a quick look at the 2021 Kentucky Derby points bubble. The 2021 Kentucky Derby is a little over a month away, which means we are in the thick of the Derby prep races. With the Florida Derby out of the way. It’s time to take a look at who’s in and out of the Kentucky Derby points bubble.

In

Like The King, 104 points.
The Wesley Ward-trained colt has flown under the radar during the Derby prep season. He followed up a second-place finish at the John Battaglia Memorial. This with a win at the Jeff Ruby Steaks over the weekend, giving him more than enough points to earn a spot at the Derby.

Known Agenda, 102 points.
The Todd Pletcher trained colt emerged as a likely contender to win the Kentucky Derby after an impressive win at the Florida Derby, defeating fellow contender Greatest Honour, which came into the race as the favorite.

Updated 2021 Kentucky Derby Points Bubble Cusp

Rebel’s Romance, 100 points.
Rebel’s Romance is coming off a win at the UAE Derby, giving home two wins in three starts.

Greatest Honour, 80 points.
The Fountain of Youth winner had already booked a spot in the Derby, but he saw his three-race winning streak end after a third place finish at the Florida Derby. Despite the loss, he will still be one of the favorites to win the Kentucky Derby.

On the Bubble

Spielberg, 17 points.
After a second-place finish at the Southwest Stakes in February, trainer Bob Baffert decided to enter him in the Florida Derby. However, it didn’t pan out after an eighth-place finish. With very few prep races left. It is unlikely that the winner of the Los Alamitos Futurity and runner-up in the Southwest Stakes will make it to the Kentucky Derby. Ready for May?