The highly anticipated 2024 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will showcase a contender with a notable connection. Bred by the same individual who produced the legendary 13th winner of the Triple Crown, Justify, this horse is poised to make a significant impact on the race.
Grand Mo the First is the product of a strong lineage, combining the successful stallion Uncle Mo, whose sire is a 2022 Belmont Stakes winner, Mo Donegal. This pedigree, with its blend of stamina and speed, equips Grand Mo the First with the necessary tools to conquer the one mile and 1/4 track at Churchill Downs. His potential victory is sure to catch the attention of spectators.
Get ready for the excitement of Saturday’s race as we delve into everything you need to know about the promising Grand Mo the First.
Kentucky Derby field: Full horses list and odds for the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Grand Mo the First: Trainer, Jockey, Owner and Pedigree
Trainer: Victor Barboza Jr.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Owner: Granpollo Stables LLC
Sire: Uncle Mo
Dam: Lilies So Fair
Bred: Kentucky, United States
Grand Mo the First: Past performances and career earnings
Past performances:
|
Date |
Track |
Race |
Finish |
Speed |
|
09/01/23 |
Gulfstream Park |
Alwoc |
1 |
82 |
|
10/08/23 |
Santa Anita Park |
2023 Zuma Beach (G3) |
3 |
97 |
|
2/03/24 |
Gulfstream Park |
2024 Swale (LS) |
3 |
86 |
|
3/09/24 |
Tampa Bay Downs |
2024 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) |
3 |
87 |
|
3/30/24 |
Gulfstream Park |
2024 Florida Derby (G1) |
3 |
87 |
Career Earnings: $164,250
Grand Mo the First: Predictions, odds and analysis
Prediction, expert analysis:
Kentucky Derby experts: Zero of six experts have Grand Mo the First in the top 10
Dornoch odds: 50-1 (morning line)
Post number: 16
Kentucky Derby 2024: Latest field odds
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Odds via CBS Sports:
Kentucky Derby 2024: TV, streaming and where to watch
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When: Saturday, May 4
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Coverage starts: 2:30 p.m. ET
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Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET
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Where: Churchill Downs, Louisville Kentucky
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Cable TV: NBC
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Streaming: Peacock; YouTube TV; fuboTV
HOW TO WATCH: See the full Kentucky Derby with a subscription to Peacock
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kentucky Derby horses 2024: Grand Mo the First
