Twenty horses are allowed to race in the 148th Kentucky Derby on May 7 and below is the list of the top 20 point-getters from Derby prep races. To this point, 18 days out from the famous race at Churchill Downs, these 20 are all set on being entered for the 1 1/4 mile classic as long as their training goes flawlessly.

EPICENTER is a long leader in points as he dominated preps in Louisiana and he could become the first Derby winner for all-time leading trainer by wins, Steve Asmussen and Winchell Thoroughbreds. The son of Not This Time – Silent Candy by Candy Ride (Arg) has had three improved Beyer Speed Figures in his last three races with a top of 102 in the Louisiana Derby (G2). Joel Rosario rides this strong bay colt. Epicenter was a $260,000 Keeneland September sale yearling.

ZANDON, by Upstart – Memories Prevail by Creative Cause, is owned by Jeff Drown and trained by Chad Brown and this guy was impressive winning the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes with a 98 Beyer Figure.

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