Fierceness has been named the 5-2 morning line favorite for the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, set to take place on May 4. Trained by Todd Pletcher, the colt will be aiming to make history by winning from the No. 17 post position, a feat that has not been achieved in 45 attempts.
Coming off a dominant 13 1/2-length victory in the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park, Fierceness is looking to secure Pletcher his third Derby win, with his last victory dating back to 2017 with Always Dreaming. Sierra Leone, with 155 qualifying points, is the 3-1 second choice for the Derby, drawing the No. 2 post position. The son of Gun Runner has shown impressive form, winning both of his starts this year, including a thrilling victory in the Grade 1 Blue Grass at Keeneland.
