The Derby Decimal Classifications: April 14

A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.

1/2

The margin of victory, in lengths, posted by Mr. Big News in Saturday’s $200,000 Oaklawn S. at Oaklawn Park. The 1 1/8-mile race saw Mr. Big News produce a perfectly timed late rally over a sloppy track to defeat fellow late runner Farmington Road in 1:49.89.

The Oaklawn S. isn't an official prep for the Kentucky Derby (G1), though it does award the top three finishers guaranteed spots in the Arkansas Derby (G1) on May 2 at Oaklawn.

9-1

The odds available on Mister Winston in a 6 1/2-furlong maiden special weight on Saturday at Gulfstream Park. Despite being overlooked in the wagering, the stoutly bred son of Lookin At Lucky rallied strongly down the stretch to win by a half-length over heavy favorite Ima Pharoah.

Trained by Chad Brown, Mister Winston should only improve when he stretches out in distance.

12.47

The respectable time, in seconds, required to run the final furlong of the Oaklawn S. Though the early pace was blazing, the race didn’t fall apart completely down the stretch, with Mr. Big News forging on resiliently to win in a driving finish.

19

The number of years since Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen saddled his first starter in the Kentucky Derby.

Though he’s 0-for-20 in the Run for the Roses, Asmussen has sent out four horses to hit the board and could return to the Derby with Earner.

The son of Carpe Diem was a powerful maiden winner Saturday at Oaklawn, where he rallied to win a 1 1/16-mile event by 3 3/4 lengths.

45.47

The fast half-mile fraction, in seconds, recorded by pacesetter Gold Street in the Oaklawn S. The Smarty Jones S. winner weakened from his early exertions to finish eighth, which set the stage for Mr. Big News to sweep past and prevail.

46-1

The odds available on Mr. Big News in the Oaklawn S. Disregarded as the fourth-longest shot in the 13-horse field, Mr. Big News paid $95.60 to win.

145

The number of days until the Kentucky Derby. If it feels like a long way off, well, that’s because it is.

$1.2 million

The amount paid to purchase Colonel Liam, who won his debut via disqualification Saturday at Gulfstream Park.

Trained by Todd Pletcher, the son of Liam’s Map crossed the wire two lengths behind Per Capita, but was forced to steady when the latter drifted in down the homestretch. The incident was enough for the stewards to reverse the order of finish, which gave Colonel Liam the victory in the 1-mile test.