LEXINGTON, Ky. _ The Kentucky Derby is still a little more than three months away, but the group of top contenders for this year's race is already starting to take shape.
With a handful of early prep races behind us, and some major ones coming up in the near future _ including a few this weekend _ it's worth taking a look at the key players on the Derby trail so far.
Here's the latest on 10 early contenders _ and additional info on 10 more promising 3-year-olds _ as the calendar flips to February, which should be a busy month for sorting out this year's Derby hopefuls.
The William Hill sportsbook has provided its latest futures odds, and the Herald-Leader will continue to update this top-10 list as the road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby continues.
