Kentucky Derby 2024 Scheduled Tasks. The top 18 point earners will earn a spot in the starting gate for the 150th running of the kentucky derby presented by woodford reserve (grade i), which is scheduled for saturday, may 4,. The $600,000 breeders’ futurity (g1) at keeneland on saturday is an important early stop on the road to the kentucky derby.
And this year, the excitement is bigger than ever. Discover the complete kentucky derby schedule for 2024 with all the races and events happening at churchill downs during this major meet.