Inside the Kentucky Derby: Risen Star Recap

Feb 19, 2024 Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein

Sierra Leone passes Track Phantom in deep stretch to win the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography / Credit to Lou Hodges Jr.)

Sierra Leone outduels Track Phantom in the Risen Star earning himself 50 points to his resume and vaulting him up the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. With a new favorite on the leaderboard Darren and KK analyze Sierra Leone’s performance and look ahead to what we could expect from him moving forward. Plus, they look at the upcoming slate of races on the Road to the Derby schedule and recapped Future Wager 4.

Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the most recent derby prep races from around the globe. They keep you up to date on the recent points earners on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.

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