Here Are All the 2022 Kentucky Derby Horse NamesHome > Entertainment > Celebrity > SportsSource: Twitter Some of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Horse Names Pay Homage to the OwnersBy Mustafa GatollariMay 5 2022, Updated 2:31 p.m. ET The 2022 Kentucky Derby is back, and boy are people excited! This year, masks are no longer required to attend, meaning the event's tradition of fabulous hats, beautiful horses, and insane bets is back on. Many place their bets based on statistics or horse bloodlines, but for the majority of novices, it's all about how creative the horses' names are.Article continues below advertisement This year's list of names boasts bravado and eccentricity. So without further ado, here are horses in the Kentucky Derby in 2022.Source: TwitterArticle continues below advertisement Here are the horse names in the Kentucky Derby 2022 Many of the names for this year's batch of contenders have homages to the horse's sire or dam, marking an important bloodline or adding prestige to an already impressive moniker. Some, however, are cute nods to the owners' hometowns. The official rules regarding Kentucky Derby naming are as follows: Names can be up to 18 characters, including spaces and punctuation.No names of actual persons unless written permission to use their name is on file with the Jockey Club.No names that are suggestive or have a vulgar or obscene meaning; names considered in poor taste; or names that may be offensive to religious, political, or ethnic groups.Article continues below advertisementSource: Getty Images Now, here are the 2022 Kentucky Derby competitors:CyberknifeClassic CausewayTiz the BombSummer Is TomorrowPioneer of MedinaSmile HappyHappy JackTawny PortBarber RoadCharge ItMo DonegalEpicenterMessierCrown PrideZandonTaibaSimplificationWhite AbarrioZozosEthereal RoadArticle continues below advertisement Here' s how to bet on the Kentucky Derby If you want to bet on horses online, the laws of online betting vary from state to state. If you're in a state that's got a casino that facilitates sports betting, you could always bet that way. There are also legitimate sites that will handle your money as well. The official betting site of the Kentucky Derby and backed by the race itself is TwinSpires. To learn more about it, you can check it out here. Post Positions for the 2022 Kentucky Derby.#KyDerby pic.twitter.com/TCuaiHrhF1— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 2, 2022 Here' s how to watch the Kentucky Derby 2022 On Saturday, May 7 at 6:57 p.m. EST, the Kentucky Derby will air live on NBC. Full coverage of the event is blocked off for five hours worth of air time, however, beginning at 2:30 p.m. You can stream the event online as well by going to NBC Sports Live.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Busch Beer Wants to Pay Your Dog $20,000 in New Pet-Friendly Contest Netflix's 'Horse Girl' Is Not What You Expect This Marvel MCU Characters as Birds Twitter Thread Is Shockingly Accurate Latest Sports News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.