Kentucky Derby 2024: Dornoch, Full Brother to Last Year’s Winner, Gets UFC Backing

As the anticipation builds for the 2024 Kentucky Derby, the recent event-draw has set the stage for an exhilarating race at Churchill Downs on May 4th. Among the contenders, Dornoch, the full brother to last year’s victor, Mage, has garnered significant attention. Mage’s had stunned everyone with its upset victory at odds of 15-1 in the previous year’s Derby. Now, Dornoch aims to follow in his sibling’s footsteps, starting from post-position one. Adding to the intrigue is the unexpected endorsement from UFC Fighter Dustin Jacoby.

 In a recent interview with FanDuel Racing on X on 1st May 2024, Jacoby expressed admiration for Dornoch’s prowess. When asked about, “What about your athletes? Have you looked at other athletes that you’ve been able to match in your own competition that you might be able to beat?”.

The athlete replied, “Dornoch? I think Dornoch just did an incredible job. Most of his overall position in class is super incredible, but Dornoch and I’m not saying this because he’s not what he’s supposed to look like, but he looks fantastic so far. The class is incredible. He’s been strong this whole year. I think he looks really good, and he’s right. You know, it happens just like that. He’s an expert gamer”. 

Jacoby’s endorsement lends a unique crossover appeal, bridging the two sports. With Jacoby’s backing, Dornoch emerges as a formidable contender, poised to make waves in the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby. Will Dornoch rise to the occasion and capture Derby glory, or will another challenger seize the coveted victory? The answer awaits on the hallowed grounds of Churchill Downs.