In 2014 the 140th Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 3rd. The horses for the Kentucky Derby are selected by awarding points in as 34-race series to top 4 finishers in each race. The top 20 horses will earn a slot at the starting gate. California Chrome and Hoppertunity are two most frequently mentioned favorites to win the Kentucky Derby this year. California Chrome is at the moment on the top of the leader board.
