how many points does a horse need to qualify for the kentucky derby?
Since this system began in 2013, horses with 100 qualifying points or more have won the Kentucky Derby all but one time: Orb (2013, 150 points), California Chrome (2014, 150 points), American Pharoah (2015, 160 points), Nyquist (2016, 130 points), Always Dreaming (2017, 100 points), and Justify (2018, 100 points.)