While Asmussen has never won the Derby, he has trained horses that have won the Preakness and the Belmont. Jockey Joel Rosario rode Orb to a victory at the 2013 Kentucky Derby. American Promise also brings a championship pedigree to Saturday's race. The D. Wayne Lukas-trained horse is the son of Justify, who won the Triple Crown in 2018.

Post Positions have been drawn, and the field is set for the 151st Kentucky Derby.

The Kentucky Derby has seen plenty of drama in recent years. The 2020 version was moved to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while 2021 winner Medina Spirit was disqualified. Legendary trainer Bob Baffert also served a three-year suspension from 2022 to 2024.