Photos: Get to know the Kentucky Derby horses

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Photos: Get to know the 2016 Kentucky Derby horses

20 horses will make the "Run for the Roses" in the 142nd edition of the Kentucky Derby in May 2016

Exercise rider Jonny Garcia takes Nyquist over the track during training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The owner is a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan who named him after winger Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist will be getting a visit from the Stanley Cup before post. Nyquist is the odds on favor to win.

Exercise rider Carlos Rosas rides Kentucky Derby hopeful Gun Runner, who has 10-1 odds to win.

Suddenbreakingnews runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby. Suddenbreakingnews will start from the second post with 20-1 odds to win.

Shagaf trains on the track for the Kentucky Derby. He has 20-1 odds to win.

Kentucky Derby hopeful Mohaymen, ridden by exercise rider Miguel Jaime, gallops at Churchill Downs. Mohaymen has 10-1 odds to win.

Danzing Candy runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Danzing Candy has 15-1 odds to win.

Exercise rider Andy Durnin gallops Kentucky Derby entrant Trojan Nation - named for a Southern Cal fan - at Churchill Downs. Trojan Nation will start from the first spot.

Whitmore goes over the track during morning training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Whitmore faces 20-1 odds to win.

Destin, who has 15-1 odds to win, runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Outwork, with 15-1 odds, runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Oscar Nominated, with 50-1 odds to win, runs on the track during morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Mor Spirit, with 12-1 odds, runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Mor translates to "mom" in Danish.

Exaggerator runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Exaggerator has 8-1 odds to win.

My Man Sam, with 20-1 odds to win, runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Brody's Cause trains on the track for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Brody's Cause has 12-1 odds to win.

Tom's Ready, owned by New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, runs on the track during the morning training for the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Tom's Ready has 30-1 odds to win.

Mo Tom, starting from the 4th post, trains on the track for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Mo Tom has 20-1 odds to win.

Lani, with 30-1 odds, trains on the track for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Majesto trains on the track for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Majesto has 30-1 odds to win.

Creator, with 10-1 odds to win, trains on the track for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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Exercise rider Jonny Garcia takes Nyquist over the track during training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The owner is a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan who named him after winger Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist will be getting a visit from the Stanley Cup before post. Nyquist is the odds on favor to win.

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