LEXINGTON, Ky. — When evaluating the field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, one of the most important aspects to look at is the background and bloodlines of each horse.
The sire of a horse can say a lot about the horse’s ability on different surfaces, when racing different lengths and other advantages it could have over the field come race day.
With this in mind, here’s a look at the sire of each 2022 Kentucky Derby contender, including the four horses that have sired multiple horses set to contest this year’s Run for the Roses.
