The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on May 3rd. There are numerous horses that are earning advance press attention as contenders for the biggest race of the year. Undefeated War Pass looks like he refuses to lose, and will likely bring his four-race win streak to the Wood Memorial in New York for his final prep before the Derby.

El Gato Malo is coming off of three consecutive wins, the most recent being a record-setting-run at the $150,000 San Rafael Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Court Vision has established himself as one of the frontrunners with a win at the Grade 2, $200,000 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct.

Cowboy Cal is coming off of three victories and hasn’t been challenged since his 7th-place finish at the Maiden Special Weight – Saratoga. There is also Anak Nakal who has had two victories and one place in three races.