Kentucky Derby Contenders 2024 News. Just a touch the 150 th kentucky derby (g1) is saturday, may 4, at churchill downs, offering a record $5 million purse. Fierceness the 150 th kentucky derby (g1) is saturday, may 4, at churchill downs, offering a record $5 million purse.

The 2024 kentucky derby field is dominated by three clear favorites. The kentucky derby celebrates its 150th running on saturday, may 4th, 2024.