Kentucky Derby 2024 Contenders Fierceness. This year, that number is only nine:. The 150th kentucky derby, a testament to the enduring legacy of horse racing, will crown a new winner on the.

The kentucky derby celebrates its 150th running on saturday, may 4th, 2024. Stronghold is one of 20 horses expected to enter the 2024 kentucky derby on may 4 at churchill downs.