Welcome to the Virtual Kentucky Derby
The Virtual Kentucky Derby is the crown jewel of Photo Finish™ LIVE! Modeled after the legendary real-world “Run for the Roses,” this 10-furlong left-turning race on dirt (10F LD) is the pinnacle of virtual horse racing. Get ready to compete for the most sought-after title in virtual horse racing history – The Virtual Kentucky Derby!
The Kentucky Derby is a the best on best series for 3 year old Left Dirt horses. Horses earn qualifying points. There are 3 major events for the Kentucky Derby, each with a purse size of 80,000 Derby ($10k USD)
Twin Spires Sprint 5f
Twin Spires Gallop 8f
Kentucky Derby 10f
Click here to see links to all Kentucky Derby Major freerolls
Click here to see links to all Kentucky Derby qualifying races
How to Qualify
- Eligibility: Open only to 3-year-old horses.
- Qualifying Period: From Day 1 to Day 21 of the season.
- Qualifying Races: Each series has its own set of qualifying events to earn leaderboard points.
How to Join
- Post-qualifiers, register your horse during the open registration period.
- Even if you’re near the cutoff, register—unexpected openings can work in your favor.
What’s at Stake?
- Purse Prize: Kentucky Derby event total purse prize is ~$32,850.
Undercard Series
Bourbon County Stakes
- Benchmark race for horses (aged 3+) who have completed at least 10 Benchmark races during the season.
- Last 28-day earnings is the selection committee used to determine eligibility amongst qualified horses.
- The payout is in $Crown, roughly valued at $1450 at the beginning of the season.
Mint Julep Memorial
- Benchmark race for horses (aged 3+) who have completed at least 10 benchmark races during the season.
- The last 28-day earnings is the selection committee used to determine eligibility amongst qualified horses.
- Payout is in $Crown, roughly valued at $1450 at the beginning of the season.