A Rundown Of Top Contenders In Saturday's Santa Anita Derby Race

The Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby was postponed to June 6th. It was originally scheduled for April 4th, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Santa Anita Derby is a major prep for the Kentucky Derby. TV coverage is on TVG with Trackside Live from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p., and on NBCSN. The winner will probably run in the Haskell at Monmouth Park on July 18.

Authentic is the morning line favorite for the Santa Anita Derby. It's his first start since majority ownership interest was purchased by Spendthrift Farm. Drayden Van Dyke will ride him. They will break from post 7.

A rundown of the top contenders in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby race.

Authentic is the favorite in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby. Honor A.P. is a potential challenger to Authentic. Peter Eurton's horse Shooters Shoot makes his stakes debut. The horse is trained by Peter's daughter Britney. Abel Cedillo is second in the jockey standings at Santa Monica. They are 8-1 on the morning line. They will be leaving from post 3.

Authentic is the favorite, but Shooters Shoot has the advantage of a post position inside Authentic. If Shooter Shoot can break sharply and gain the lead going into the clubhouse turn, Authenti will have to adjust to the pace.