LEXINGTON, Ky. _ Two weeks ago marked the beginning of the 50-point prep races for the Kentucky Derby, and the next three Saturdays should further establish the true contenders on this year's trail.
Next up is the Fountain of Youth Stakes _ headlined by the return of last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile favorite Dennis' Moment _ with the Gotham Stakes, San Felipe Stakes, Tampa Bay Derby and Rebel Stakes to follow over the next two weekends.
These 50-point races are basically win-and-you're-in events for the Kentucky Derby, a victory in any of them likely enough to secure a spot in the top 20 of the points standings.
Here's an updated look at 10 top contenders (with additional info on 10 more promising 3-year-olds). 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.
