LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky is not just the "horse capital of the world" because the Kentucky Derby happens to be here. It's the horse capital of the world because almost all the contenders for this signature American classic are born and bred in the commonwealth.
This year, 17 of the 20 horses entered in the Derby were born in the Bluegrass. Only three come from outside the state (but you don't have to go too far back in their pedigrees to find their Kentucky ties.)
Here's a rundown of all the horse farms that nurtured Saturday's runners, listed in post-position order with morning-line odds:
