Kentucky Derby 2024: 5 horses worth betting if it rains on race day

There’s a pretty decent chance if you’re reading this the rain has already started to fall over Churchill Downs in Louisville.

As post time for the 150th Kentucky Derby draws closer, forecasts around Louisville show scattered storms heading into the area. Considering the race is a rain-or-shine event, the impact water has on the track is massive.

So if you’re wondering which of the horses in this year’s stacked field are worth betting on if the track becomes muddy or sloppy, don’t worry. We did the research for you. These are the five notable horses who have excelled on rain-soaked tracks in the run-up to the Kentucky Derby.