Each year, about 35,000 thoroughbreds are born and registered in
the Jockey Club of American. Every one shares the dream of one day
making it, and winning the Kentucky Derby. Out of these 35,000,
only about 15,000 will make it to the track. Of those 10,000 only
20 can run in the Kentucky Derby, and out of those 20, only one
horse can come out victorious. Therefore, the Kentucky Derby is one
the most prestigious races in American, and with good reason,
too.