2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders Update: Horses to Know Heading Into 2022 Kentucky Derby

The sports world is focused on March Madness and the wild NFL offseason right now, but we're officially less than two months away from the 2022 Kentucky Derby. And it's never too early to start studying up on the field.

Here are some quick-hitting updates on some of the early contenders to win the 2022 Kentucky Derby.

Classic Causeway

Classic Causeway earned a first-place finish at the Tampa Bay Derby. That's the kind of momentum you want to see heading into the biggest race of the year.

Tiz the Bomb

Tiz the Bomb won the 2022 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes. Tiz the Bomb just managed to hold off a late charge from Stolen Base, ultimately getting the win in a photo finish.

Morrello

Morrello continues to look like a stud, as the horse maintained an unblemished record by winning the 2022 Gotham Stakes – the horse's third-straight win.

Forbidden Kingdom

Forbidden Kingdom blew out the competition at the 2022 San Felipe Stakes, proving the horse is more than just a cool name.

Simplification

Simplification kept things, well, simple in the 2022 Fountain of Youth Stakes, pulling away for a dominant win down the stretch.

2022 Kentucky Derby

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