The Risen Star: A Key Milestone on the Kentucky Derby Trail
The Significance of the Risen Star
Saturday’s Grade 2 Risen Star marks a significant moment on the Kentucky Derby trail. This 1 1/8-mile race offers 50-20-10-5 Derby points, guaranteeing the winner a spot in the prestigious Derby held on May 7. While there have been other Derby preps with the same distance, the Risen Star stands out due to its higher point valuation. It signifies the transition from the preliminaries to the win-and-you’re-in stretch of the Derby trail.
