LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby field is official and we’re just days away from dreams being fulfilled for one horse’s owners.

Just getting a contender into the 20-horse starting gate for Saturday’s race is a tall order, much less winning. For most, making it to Louisville for the race is the culmination of years of dreams and determination. For some, having a big bank account and keeping select company can make all of the difference.

The 2024 Derby field has plenty of owners making their first attempt to take the Run for the Roses. Until Encino was scratched Tuesday, Goldolphin Racing, a six-time Eclipse Award winner, was attempting to finally get its first win in this historic race. In fact, there are no past winning primary owners with a horse in this year’s 150th edition of the race.

Here’s a look at the owners of each thoroughbred who’ll compete in the 2024 Kentucky Derby.

1. Dornoch

Owners: West Paces Racing LLC, R. A. Hill Stable, Belmar Racing and Breeding LLC, Two Eight Racing LLC and Pine Racing Stables.

Trainer: Danny Gargan.

Breeding: In Kentucky by Grandview Equine.

Earnings to date: $552,275.

Last time out: Fourth in Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes (won by Sierra Leone) at Keeneland on April 6.

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