LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 2022 Kentucky Derby is fast approaching.
The final prep races took place in April at Keeneland with the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes and the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes, both of which produced some unexpected late contenders. The Road to the Kentucky Derby points qualifying leaderboard has been locked in place ever since.
This means we have a good idea of what the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field will look like, as well as some horses currently on the outside looking in who might still get a shot to win the prestigious race. More will become clear Monday afternoon when post positions are drawn for the 148th Run for the Roses.