According to the Lexington Herald Leader, of the 2022 crop of foals (the year the horses that will compete in this year's Kentucky Derby were born), 7,754 of the 18,700 North American foals were born in Kentucky. Among the 20 horses in this year's Derby, all but two were born in Kentucky.

Gather your friends for an at-home Kentucky Derby viewing party. The Derby will be held on May 3 at Churchill Downs.

This year’s race is shaping up to be a bettor’s dream, especially if you’re willing to discount morning-line favorite Journalism.