The long-awaited 146th running of the $3 million, Grade 1 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs drew 17 horses – and also Tiz the Law, for a total of 18.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs is not being run on the first Saturday in May for the first time since 1945. In addition, it will provide the second leg of the Triple Crown instead of the traditional opening leg.
Better late than never, the $3 million, Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodward Reserve will finally take place on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Churchill Downs, four months later than its traditional date on the first Saturday in May.
Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law, with a classic win already under his belt and winner of the Aug. 8 Runhappy Travers Stakes, drew post-position 17 for the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Managing partner Jack Knowlton and his fellow Sackatoga Stable owners stepped out of a yellow school bus at Churchill Downs to gain an upset victory with New York-bred gelding Funny Cide in the 2003 Kentucky Derby. In another unexpected twist, Knowlton and Sackatoga have returned to the national spotlight with another stellar New York-bred.
