Typically, horses that win their maiden races tend to perform poorly in the Derby. This is quite clear. We prefer not to have horses in the Derby that are unable to secure a victory in an allowance or minor preparatory race. Although the impact of this factor has diminished somewhat since the point system was introduced in 2013, it still shows a significant elimination rate.
Horses in black never won a race
76-4 since 1992
95 Percent Automatic Eleminations
| Post |
Derby 2026 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 5 |
Right to Party |
Louisiana Derby |
9 |
| AE |
Ocelli |
Wood |
|
| AE |
Robusta |
SA Derby |
17 |
| Post |
Derby 2025 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 17 |
Chunk of Gold |
Louisiana Derby |
9 |
| 11 |
Publisher |
Arkansas Derby |
14 |
| 13 |
Render Judgment |
Blue Grass |
17 |
| Post |
Derby 2024 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 5 |
Catalytic |
Florida Derby |
19 |
| 8 |
Just a Touch |
Blue Grass |
20 |
| 20 |
Society Man |
Wood Memorial |
16 |
| Post |
Derby 2023 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 8 |
Mage |
Florida Derby |
Won |
| 9 |
Disarm |
Louisiana Derby |
4 |
| 11 |
Sun Thunder |
Blue Grass |
11 |
| 18 |
King Russell |
Arkansas Derby |
15 |
| Post |
Derby 2022 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 2 |
Happy Jack |
Santa Anita Derby |
14 |
| 8 |
Charge It |
Florida Derby |
17 |
| 21 |
Rich Strke |
JRSteaks |
Won |
| Post |
Derby 2021 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 5 |
Sainthood |
JRSteaks |
11 |
| 11 |
Dynamic One |
Wood Memorial |
18 |
| Post |
Derby 2019 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 4 |
Gray Magician |
UAE |
19 |
| 20 |
Country House |
Arkansas Derby |
Won |
| 21 |
Bodexpress |
Florida Derby |
14 |
| Post |
Derby 2018 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 8 |
Lone Sailor |
Louisiana Derby |
8 |
| 9 |
Hofburg |
Florida Derby |
7 |
| 17 |
Solomini |
Arkansas Derby |
10 |
| 20 |
Combatant |
Arkansas Derby |
18 |
| Post |
Derby 2017 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 4 |
Untrapped |
Arkansas Derby |
12 |
| 6 |
State of Honor |
Florida Derby |
19 |
| 12 |
Sonneteer |
Arkansas Derby |
16 |
| 20 |
Patch |
Louisiana Derby |
14 |
| Post |
Derby 2016 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 1 |
Trojan Nation |
Wood Memorial |
16 |
| 6 |
My Man Sam |
Blue Grass |
11 |
| 12 |
Tom's Ready |
Louisiana Derby |
12 |
| 18 |
Majesto |
Florida Derby |
18 |
| Post |
Derby 2015 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 4 |
Tencendur |
Wood Memorial |
17 |
| 5 |
Danzig Moon |
Blue Grass |
5 |
| 17 |
Mr. Z |
Arkansas Derby |
13 |
| 21 |
Frammento |
Blue Grass |
11 |
| Post |
Derby 2014 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 3 |
Uncle Sigh |
Wood Memorial |
14 |
| 17 |
Commanding Curve |
Louisiana Derby |
2 |
| Post |
Derby 2013 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 4 |
Golden Soul |
Louisiana Derby |
2 |
| 5 |
Normandy Invasion |
Wood Memorial |
4 |
| 10 |
Palace Malice |
Blue Grass |
12 |
| 18 |
Frac Daddy |
Arkansas Derby |
16 |
| Post |
Derby 2012 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 2 |
Optimizer |
Arkansas Derby |
11 |
| Post |
Derby 2011 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 11 |
Master of Hounds |
UAE |
5 |
| 12 |
Santiva |
Blue Grass |
6 |
| 19 |
Nehro |
Arkansas Derby |
2 |
| Post |
Derby 2010 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 9 |
Make Music for Me |
Blue Grass |
4 |
| 10 |
Paddy O'Prado |
Blue Grass |
3 |
| Post |
Derby 2009 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 3 |
Mr. Hot Stuff |
Santa Anita Derby |
15 |
| 9 |
Join in the Dance |
Blue Grass |
7 |
| 14 |
Atomic Rain |
Wood Memorial |
16 |
| 17 |
Summer Bird |
Arkansas Derby |
6 |
| 18 |
Nowhere to Hide |
Illinois Derby |
17 |
| Post |
Derby 2008 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| - |
(None) |
- |
- |
| Post |
Derby 2007 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 9 |
Liquidity |
Santa Anita Derby |
14 |
| Post |
Derby 2006 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 1 |
Jazil |
Wood Memorial |
4 |
| 19 |
Storm Treasure |
Blue Grass |
11 |
| 20 |
Flashy Bull |
Florida Derby |
14 |
| Post |
Derby 2005 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 10 |
Giacomo |
Santa Anita Derby |
Won |
| Post |
Derby 2004 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| - |
(None) |
- |
- |
| Post |
Derby 2003 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 2 |
Brancusi |
Blue Grass |
16 |
| Post |
Derby 2002 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 2 |
Wild Horses |
Arkansas Derby |
18 |
| 6 |
Ocean Sound |
Blue Grass |
17 |
| 19 |
Easy Grades |
Santa Anita Derby |
13 |
| Post |
Derby 2001 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 7 |
Arctic Boy |
Arkansas Derby |
12 |
| Post |
Derby 2000 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 1a |
Commendable |
Lexington |
17 |
| 1c |
Impeachment |
Arkansas Derby |
3 |
| 2b |
Curule |
UAE |
7 |
| 5 |
Aptitude |
Wood Memorial |
2 |
| Post |
Derby 1999 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 8 |
Valhol |
Arkansas Derby |
15 |
| Post |
Derby 1998 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 1 |
Nationalore |
Santa Anita Derby |
9 |
| 15f |
Robinwould |
Arkansas Derby |
12 |
| Post |
Derby 1997 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| - |
(None) |
- |
- |
| Post |
Derby 1996 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 13f |
Corker |
Santa Anita Derby |
11 |
| Post |
Derby 1995 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 13f |
Lake George |
Santa Anita Derby |
18 |
| 14f |
In Character |
Santa Anita Derby |
10 |
| Post |
Derby 1994 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| - |
(None) |
- |
- |
| Post |
Derby 1993 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 14f |
Tossofthecoin |
Wood Memorial |
19 |
| 17f |
Ragtime Rebel |
Arkansas Derby |
9 |
| Post |
Derby 1992 Entrant |
Final Prep Race |
Finished in Derby |
| 6 |
Conte Di Savoya |
Blue Grass |
4 |
| 12f |
Snappy Landing |
Wood Memorial |
17 |
| 18f |
Disposal |
CalDerby |
18 |
