The Derby Decimal Classifications: Feb. 3
February 3rd, 2020
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
1
The number of starting gates that will be used for the 2020 Kentucky Derby. A custom-built starting gate with 20 stalls will replace the occasionally problematic two-gate setup employed since 1942.
Out with the old (left) and in with the new (right). @ChurchillDowns to debut new custom-made, 20-stall starting gate for @KentuckyDerby on May 2. Story: https://t.co/0MdP9NysxD pic.twitter.com/byqPDLh4dZ
— Churchill Downs PR (@DerbyMedia) February 3, 2020
2
Tiz the Law’s ranking on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard following his eye-catching triumph in the Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
3
Thousand Words’ placement on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard following his professional victory in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita.
4
The number of 2019-2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races won so far by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who has three colts—Thousand Words, Authentic, and Eight Rings—ranked in the top 20 on the leaderboard.
13
The debut position on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard for Max Player, who earned 10 points for his wide-rallying win in the Withers (G3) at Aqueduct.
20
The number of days until Dieu du Vin cruises to victory in the Feb. 23 Hyacinth at Tokyo Racecourse in Japan. You heard it here first.
58.47
The time, in seconds, of the blazing 5-furlong workout posted by Dennis’ Moment on Sunday at Gulfstream. The Iroquois (G3) winner is training forwardly for a run in the Feb. 29 Fountain of Youth (G2).
89
The number of days remaining until the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby. That’s less than three months, and you know how time flies on the Derby trail.
102.04
The number of seconds required for Tiz the Law to win the Holy Bull and reiterate his status as the Kentucky Derby favorite.
108
The massive Brisnet Speed rating assigned to Tiz the Law for his victory in the Holy Bull. It’s the highest number assigned to any 3-year-old in January or February since 2013.
It's the 1st time any 3yo in January-February recorded at least a 108 since Itsmyluckyday won the 2013 @GulfstreamPark Derby.
— Ed DeRosa (@EJXD2) February 3, 2020
Of the 49 at the 108 level or higher, 29 have come at Gulfstream.
The highest ever was Texas Glitter's 115 when winning the 1999 Spectacular Bid at GP
2016
The most recent year a Kentucky Derby winner managed to win a graded stakes before April of his 3-year-old season. Keep an eye on those maidens, folks!
$1,000,000
The purchase price of Palm Springs, who battled to victory in a 1-mile maiden special weight at Gulfstream on Saturday. Todd Pletcher trains the son of Uncle Mo for China Horse Club and WinStar Farm.
Too many to count
The number of racing analysts moving Tiz the Law up their Derby rankings this week.
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