As 2024 winds to a close, the final opportunity to earn Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points as a 2-year-old takes place in the $100,000 Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Dec. 21.
A field of five was entered, meaning all the runners are guaranteed at least one point as the top five finishers are awarded on a 10-5-3-2-1 scale.
The only contender who already holds points for the May 3 Derby is Baccari Racing Stable, Dream Walkin Farms, MJM Racing and Rocket Ship Racing’s Render Judgment , who earned one point when fifth in the Nov. 30 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs.
That effort was the son of Blame ‘s second straight at the same 1 1/16-mile distance he will experience Saturday. The Kenny McPeek trainee broke his maiden in his first start at the distance at Churchill Downs Oct. 27.
The only other colt with 1 1/16-mile experience is Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Magnitude , who…
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