Honor Marie jockey, trainer, odds and more to know about Kentucky Derby 2024 horse
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will feature the son of the 2015 winner attempting to follow in his father's footsteps at Churchill Downs.
Honor Marie, the son of the esteemed champion Honor Code, is the third starter from the lineage of Dame Marie, who was a runner-up in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile. This unique lineage, coupled with his heavier build favoring stamina, sets Honor Marie apart and could potentially give him an edge in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
Get ready for the excitement of Saturday's race as we delve into everything you need to know about the promising Honor Marie.
Kentucky Derby Field: Full horses list and odds for the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Honor Marie: Trainer, Jockey, Owner and Pedigree
Trainer: Whit Beckman
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Owner: Ribble Farms LLC
Sire: Honor Code
Dam: Dame Marie
Bred: Kentucky, United States
Honor Marie: Past performances and career earnings
Past performances:
Date | Track | Race | Finish | Speed |
9/29/23 | Churchill Downs | Msw | 1 | 87 |
10/29/23 | Santa Anita Park | Alwoc | 2 | 91 |
11/25/23 | Churchill Downs | 2023 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) | 1 | 96 |
2/17/24 | Fair Grounds Race Course | 2024 Risen Star | 5 | 86 |
3/22/24 | Fair Grounds Race Course | Louisiana Derby | 2 | 94 |
Career Earnings: $448,455
Honor Marie: Predictions, odds and analysis
Prediction, expert analysis:
Kentucky Derby experts: Five of six experts have Honor Marie in the top 10
Kaitlin Free, listed as a reporter and analyst for Churchill Downs, is the sole expect to exclude Honor Marie from the top 10.
Dornoch odds: 20-1 (morning line)
Post number: 7
Kentucky Derby 2024: Latest field odds
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Number (Post) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Morning-line odds (American odds)* |
1 | Dornoch | Danny Gargan | Luis Saez | 20-1 (+2000) |
2 | Sierra Leone | Chad Brown | Tyler Gaffalione | 3-1 (+300) |
3 | Mystik Dan | Kenny McPeek | Brian Hernandez Jr. | 20-1 (+2000) |
4 | Catching Freedom | Brad Cox | Flavien Prat | 8-1 (+800) |
5 | Catalytic | Saffie Joseph Jr. | José Ortiz | 30-1 (+3000) |
6 | Just Steel | D. Wayne Lukas | Keith Asmussen | 20-1 (+2000) |
7 | Honor Marie | Whit Beckman | Ben Curtis | 20-1 (+2000) |
8 | Just a Touch | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux | 10-1 (+1000) |
9 | T O Password | Daisuke Takayanagi | Kazushi Kimura | 30-1 (+3000) |
10 | Forever Young | Yoshito Yahagi | Ryusei Sakai | 10-1 (+1000) |
11 | Track Phantom | Steve Asmussen | Joel Rosario | 20-1 (+2000) |
12 | West Saratoga | Larry Demeritte | Jesús Castañón | 50-1 (+5000) |
13 | Endlessly | Michael McCarthy | Umberto Rispoli | 30-1 (+3000) |
14 | Domestic Product | Chad Brown | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 30-1 (+3000) |
15 | Grand Mo the First | Victor Barboza Jr. | Emisael Jaramillo | 50-1 (+5000) |
16 | Fierceness | Todd Pletcher | John Velazquez | 5-2 (+250) |
17 | Stronghold | Phil D'Amato | Antonio Fresu | 20-1 (+2000) |
18 | Resilience | Bill Mott | Junior Alvarado | 20-1 (+2000) |
19 | Society Man | Danny Gargan | Frankie Dettori | 50-1 (+5000) |
20 | Epic Ride | John Ennis | Adam Beschizza | 30-1 (+3000) |
Kentucky Derby 2024: TV, streaming and where to watch
When: Saturday, May 4
Coverage starts: 2:30 p.m. ET
Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET
Where: Churchill Downs, Louisville Kentucky
Cable TV: NBC
HOW TO WATCH: See the full Kentucky Derby with a subscription to Peacock
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