Fierceness Leads as Favorite for the 150th Kentucky Derby

The historic race at Churchill Downs features a $5 million purse and a challenging post position for the top contender.

Fierceness is the morning line favorite at 5-2 odds for the Kentucky Derby, aiming to win from the historically challenging No. 17 post.
Sierra Leone, the second favorite at 3-1 odds, faces its own challenge from the No. 2 post, a position that hasn't produced a winner since 1978.
The total purse for the Derby has increased to $5 million, with the winner set to receive $3.1 million.
Brad Cox-trained Catching Freedom and Tarifa are notable contenders, with Cox seeking his first outright Derby win.
The Kentucky Oaks also promises excitement with Tarifa as the favorite and a strong field competing for a $1.5 million purse.