Which sires have the most Kentucky Derby contenders?

Of the 270 horses in Las Vegas' most recent Kentucky Derby futures, only four sires have seven or more hopefuls.

Into Mischief retired in 2008 with a 6-3-0 record. He is the sire of 2020 Kentucky Derby winner Authentic.

Gun Runner is the most successful sire with 15 Kentucky Derby contenders. Gun Runner won the Risen Star (G2) and Louisiana Derby ( G2). He went on to win eight graded stakes and ended his career on a five-race winning streak.

Practical Joke finished fifth in the 2017 Kentucky Derby. He won the Hopeful (G1) and Champagne ( G1), as a 2-year-old.

Tapit is the 7th most popular horse sire in Las Vegas. His progeny include Essential Quality and Flightline. Classic Empire, Hard Spun, Maclean’s Music, Not This Time and Nyquist are the top six sires with most Kentucky Derby contenders.