Fierceness, trained by Todd Pletcher, won the Florida Derby, setting a record with a 13.5-length victory and securing a spot in the Kentucky Derby.

Fierceness, trained by Todd Pletcher, won the Florida Derby with a record-breaking 13.5-length victory, setting himself up as a top contender for the Kentucky Derby on May 4th. This is Pletcher's eighth Florida Derby win and extends jockey John Velazquez's record to six victories in the race. The win guarantees Fierceness's spot in the Kentucky Derby and increases his career earnings to around $1.7 million.

March 31, 2024
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