2014 Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby contender California Chrome stands while being bathed after an early-morning workout at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky.

California Chrome is the early 5-2 favorite for the 140th Derby, to be run on May 3, 2014.

By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan

Vicar's In Trouble (1)

Trained by Michael Maker
Jockey: Rosie Napravnik

Vicar's in Trouble won the Louisiana Derby and Lacomte.

In 2012 Napravick became the first female jockey to win the Kentucky Oaks riding Believe You Can.

Harry's Holiday (2)

Trained by Michael Maker
Jockey: Corey Lanerie

In March Harry's Holiday placed second in the Spiral at Turfway Park.

Uncle Sigh (3)

Trained by Gary Contessa
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

At Aqueduct, Uncle Sigh placed second in the Withers in February and in the Gotham in March.

Danza (4) and Vinceremos (9)

Trained by Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Joe Bravo

Danza won the Arkansas Derby last month.

Trained by Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Joe Rocco Jr.

Vinceremos came in second at the Tampa Bay Derby.

California Chrome (5)

Trained by Art Sherman
Jockey: Victor Espinoza

Last month California Chrome won the Santa Anita Derby, after winning the San Felipe in March.

Victor Espinoza won the Kentucky Derby in 2002 with War Emblem.

Samraat (6)

Trained by Richard Violette, Jr.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz

Samraat had two wins at Aqueduct - the Withers and the Gotham - and a second-place finish in the Wood Memorial.

We Miss Artie (7)

Trained by Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Javier Castellano

We Miss Artie earned first-place finished in the Breeders' Futurity last October, and in the Sprial at Turfway Park in March.

General A Rod (8)

Trained by Michael Maker
Jockey: Joel Rosario

General A Rod placed second in the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park in February, and third in the Florida Derby.

Wildcat Red (10)

Trained by Jose Garoffalo
Jockey: Luis Saez

Wildcat Red followed a first-place finish in the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park in February with a second-place finish at the Florida Derby.

Dance with Fate (12)

Trained by Peter Eurton
Jockey: Corey Nakatani

After second-place finishes in the FrontRunner and the El Camino Real Derby, Dance With Fate won the Blue Grass at Keeneland last month.

Chitu (13)

Trained by Bob Baffert
Jockey: Martin Garcia

Chitu won the Sunland Derby in March, after finishing second in the Robert B. Lewis at Santa Anita.

Medal Count (14)

Trained by Dale Romans
Jockey: Robby Albarado

Medal Count came in second in the Blue Grass at Keeneland.

Tapiture (15)

Trained by Steven Asmussen
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.

Last November Tapiture won the Kentucky Jockey Club, and this year Southwest at Oaklawn Park; also, placed second in the Rebel in March, and fourth in the Arkansas Derby.

Intense Holiday (16)

Trained by Todd Pletcher
Jockey: John Velazquez

Intense Holiday won the Risen Star in February, and placed second in the Louisiana Derby.

Jockey John Velazquez won the 2011 Kentucky Derby riding Animal Kingdom.

Commanding Curve (17)

Trained by Dallas Stewart
Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan

Commanding Curve came in third in the Louisiana Derby in March.

Candy Boy (18)

Trained by John Sadler
Jockey: Gary Stevens

Candy Boy won the Robert B. Lewis at Santa Anita, and came in third in the Santa Anita Derby.

Jockey Gary Stevens has won three Kentucky Derbys, aboard Winning Colors (1988), Thunder Gulch (1995), and Silver Charm (1997).

Ride On Curlin (19)

Trained by William Gowan
Jockey: Calvin Borel

Ride On Curlin came in third in the Southwest and the Rebel, and second in the Arkansas Derby.

Jockey Calvin Borell's three Kentucky Derby victories include rides on Street Sense in 2007, Mine That Bird (2009), and Super Saver (2010).

Wicked Strong (20)

Trained by James Jerkens
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh

In April Wicked Strong won the Wood Memorial.