[2] However, in March 2020, the growing coronavirus pandemic prompted the cancellation of several prep races, and the rescheduling of the Derby itself.
The following table shows the points earned in the eligible races for the main series.
The ranking is for horses that are still pointing towards the race, as shown on the Derby Leaderboard published by Churchill Downs on August 22,[4] updated for subsequently announced withdrawals from the field.
If neither of the top four accept, this place in the starting gate reverts to the horses on the main road to the Derby.
If the connections of that horse decline the invitation, their place is offered to the second-place finisher and so on.
If none of the top four accept, this place in the starting gate reverts to the horses on the main road to the Derby.