The Derby Decimal Classifications: March 9

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

6-1

The odds available on Authentic in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3, the shortest price available among individual betting interests. The “All Other 3-Year-Olds” option closed as the 4-1 favorite.

15

The number of years since trainer John Shirreffs and jockey Mike Smith sprung a 50-1 upset with Giacomo in the 2005 Kentucky Derby. Shirreffs and Smith could return to Churchill Downs in 2020 with Honor A. P., who picked up 20 qualification points for his gallant runner-up effort in the San Felipe (G2).

30

The number of Kentucky Derby qualification points accumulated by Tampa Bay Derby (G2) runner-up Sole Volante. The late-running son of Karakontie sits seventh on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.

50

The number of Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points awarded to Mischevious Alex for his two-length score in the Gotham (G3), which puts him third on the leaderboard.

54

The number of days remaining until the Kentucky Derby. The clock is ticking away.

60

Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points secured by Authentic, which places him atop the leaderboard. The son of Into Mischief earned 50 points for his frontrunning victory in the San Felipe.

85

The number of horses nominated to Saturday’s Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is responsible for six of the nominees, including San Vicente (G2) winner Nadal and eye-catching maiden winner Charlatan.

$100.40

The $2 win payoff generated by 49-1 shot King Guillermo in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2). The speedy son of Uncle Mo dominated the 1 1/16-mile race, won by 4 3/4 lengths, and secured 50 qualification points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

102

The impressive Brisnet Speed rating assigned to King Guillermo for his decisive win in the Tampa Bay Derby.

$6,000

The cost required to make King Guillermo a late nominee to the Triple Crown. His connections are expected to make the payment.

$356,668

The amount of money wagered in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3, down slightly from $385,464 in 2019.