It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. Curlin would continue to reach racing's heights. This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. Cyberknife also won his most recent start at this distance and over the track, but it was a maiden race so he is stepping way up in class. The Derby was the first race for the colt outside of California. Epicenter. The trouble is that this one is pointed to the Bay Shore instead of the Wood which implies this one wont be pointed toward the Derby anyway. He broke away with a clean break and got into a nice little rhythm.". He doesn't really care about anything. Just as Epicenter earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, Turnerloose earned a like amount for the Kentucky Oaks. They all look good out there. This progressive colt has run faster with each start, with Equibase Speed Ratings of 82, 90, and 94. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. Asmussen loves the natural talent of Epicenter, noting that if you only looked at numbers, you'd think Epicenter was training harder than some of his previous Derby contenders. How to make 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic picks, bets. Compared with Asmussen's previous Derby horses that went on to earn Horse of the Year honors, Epicenter's preparation is closer to Gun Runner's than Curlin's. All Rights Reserved. It was the best performance of his five-race career. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. Just nice and quiet. He went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. The Preakness will be Early Voting's first start away from Aqueduct Racetrack, where he broke his maiden, won the Withers (G3), and finished second by a neck in the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino (G2). *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. Yonkers Raceway This one couldnt beat Classic Causeway who didnt exactly flatter the Tampa Bay runners on Saturday. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. Now this is where the two colts paths diverge. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. "I'm good at getting here. Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. Those two figures offer this colt a double advantage over the other eight entrants, as the lower of the two is higher than the higher of the last two figures of any of the other horses. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. In the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby, players would be wise to follow the narrative on this runner to decide if hes continuing the progression. The diagnosis took the edge off a satisfying climax to the night for Asmussens team. In the Lecomte, Epicenter established an easy lead on fairly brisk fractions but Call Me Midnight rallied from eighth of nine early and 12 lengths back, to get up by a head on the wire, earning a . It seems like his energy level is good," said Scott Blasi, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen, who left the track early to watch horses work at The Midlantic Sale, Fasig-Tipton's 2-year-olds in training sale at Timonium. "One particular moment he said, 'I won't win it, but you will.' He had worn them in three of his first four starts before O'Neill took them off for the Derby. This means he will now have the chance to get to the Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby. He's won pretty much every other race. Saturday's Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes showcases nine recently turned 3-year-olds and is the first of a local three-race prep series at the Fair Grounds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Trained by Steve Asmussen Top Speed Figure: 97 Equibase Speed Figure This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: Epicenter, perhaps his best chance to win his first Kentucky Derby, led from gate to wire in a dominant, 2 3/4-length triumph in the Grade 2, $400,000Risen Star Stakes. Horse Profile for Epicenter | Equibase is Your Official Source for Thoroughbred Racing Information Horse Profile Home Stats Central Horse Profile (Thoroughbred) Epicenter (KY) TB, B, C, foaled January 29, 2019 ( Not This Time - Silent Candy, by Candy Ride (ARG) ) Connections as of last Start: Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen Cox is the reigning Eclipse Award winning trainer and this one is the kind of horse that is progressing at the right time. #Epicenter dominates the Risen Star Stakes on the Road to the #KyDerby for Joel Rosario, Steve Asmussen, and Winchell Thoroughbreds. Epicenter had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Asmussen most assuredly puts the work in as he searches for Derby gloryin April he drove all night from Oaklawn to Churchill to witness an Epicenterbreezebut he's also been around the race enough to nod to the 'Derby gods.' He was away cleanly and thought he was very comfortable and attending close enough to the pace, and just ran a very dominating performance against a very good group. Bet the Preakness! "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! Jockey Corey Lanerie tried to find room between rivals as he turned Smile Happy into the homestretch. Post time at 7:01 p.m. The Preakness is the only American Classic that has eluded Rosario, as the leading jockey has finished runner-up in the second jewel three times. He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. Pappacap is notable not because of his two runner-up efforts last fall but because those efforts came against unbeaten and untested Corniche in the G1 American Pharoah Stakes and in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile. Thoroughbred pedigree for Epicenter, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. As a consistent, fast, and pace-versatile horse who has already won at 1 3/16 miles, hes the deserving favorite in the Preakness. This one ran second in the Jeff Ruby behind a turf horse. He broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. [23] The Daily Racing Form later reported that Epicenter suffered a lateral condylar fracture to his right foreleg and was expected to undergo surgery at Rood & Riddle the following morning. These runners are often way over bet. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. The Curlin colt is coming off an 11th-place finish in the April 9 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland for Villa Rosa Farm and Harlo Stable. The Florida Derby was his third career race. Clunked in the Arkansas Derby after an upset in the Rebel. Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! Five weeks later in the Breeders Cup Juvenile, once again Pappacap faced Corniche and while that one rolled wire-to-wire on top as the heavy favorite, Pappacap finished second of 11 in a fine effort, earning a career-best 95 figure in the process. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. If you guys want to go, we can go.' To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. [24] On November 6, Asmussen confirmed that Epicenter would be retired from racing, adding that the surgery was successful and the prognosis for him to stand at stud was good.[25]. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. "He's extremely talented. Will Epicenter validate the belief he ran the best Kentucky Derby performance based on being relatively close to the hot pace? Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. "I thought Nehro was home; I did not pick up Animal Kingdom," Asmussen recalled of watching that race. Like Justify, Curlin didn't race at 2 and entered the Derby undefeated with just three starts under his belt, including wins in the Rebel Stakes (G3) and Arkansas Derby (G2) at Oaklawn Park. In fact, since first sending out ninth-place Fifty Stars for the 2001 Derby, the Racing Hall of Famer has moved into consideration for the "best trainer to not yet win the Derby" category behind his 23 starts without a victory in the Churchill Downs classic. Breeder: Westwind Farms, Sold to Winchell Thoroughbreds The son of Quality Road made his first appearance at Pimlico just after 8:30 Wednesday morning, galloping about a mile for trainer Tim Yakteen. 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It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. He got the time off," Hernandez said. [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. With Rosario riding him for the third time, he set honest fractions of 23.79, 47.97, 1:12.25 and 1:36.58 on the way to a winning time of 1:49.03 for the 1 1/8 miles of the fast main track. Race 14 at Fair Grounds New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. Third in the UAE Derby this one is the least enticing as he closed into a fast pace and still could get into the exacta. Simplification horse page with past performances, speed figures, results, pedigree, photos and videos. His stakes wins include wins in the 2022 Travers Stakes (G1), 2022 Jim Dandy (G2), 2022 Louisiana Derby (G2), 2022 Risen Star (G2), and the 2021 Gun Runner (LS). Horse: Gens: Highlight: X-Factor: Chef List: Reports: Maintenance: Subscriptions: Help: Message Board: Horse: epicenter : EPICENTER (CHI) G, 2007 {5-j} DP = 6-5-7-0-2 (20) DI = 2.64 CD = 0.65 : SIR CAT (USA) dkb/br. Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass It just is what it is. Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). I thought Nehro was going to win it and Lookin At Lee was just unbelievable. Epicenter has raced at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Keeneland, Pimlico Race Course, Saratoga with wins at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Saratoga. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. La Crte is comfortable and weight bearing, a Tweet from owner Stonestreet Stables said Saturday night. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. "He ran that incredible race in the allowance, and Kenny said, 'This horse has as much talent as my other stakes horses. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was installed as the prohibitive 6-5 program choice in the Preakness field of nine runners. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. Welcome to Equibase.com, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. This one seems to just be the precocious type as he really hasnt progressed in his three year old season. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. NBA Betting Guide for Wednesday 3/1/23: Will the Knicks Keep Winning? ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. Blue Kentucky finished third in the Sugar Bowl Stakes near the end of December and he too is trying two turns for the first time. "We've just been seeing how he's progressing," said co-owner Greg Back. Crown Pride put him away in the last half furlong. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. In the meantime, exercise rider Danny Ramsey oversaw Creative Minister's first day of training at Pimlico after vanning from Louisville on Tuesday. Armagnac went gate to wire in the 1 1/16-mile race that followed a fourth-place finish in the April 9 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1), 121/2 lengths behind stablemate Taiba. Is there a long shot lurking in the wings to run by them all? Winchell Thoroughbreds'Epicenter, the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21Preakness Stakes (G1), jogged a mile around Pimlico Race Course early May 18, his first morning in town after vanning from Louisville. Considering the win was at Fair Grounds and at the distance of the Lecomte and Epicenter is making only his fourth career start and second around two-turns, this colt is the one to beat in the Lecomte. I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen Making his second start off the layoff, second over the Fair Grounds surface and second at this distance, Trafalgar draws one position inside Epicenter in the gate, and if in the final yards these two colts are neck-and-neck, Trafalgar may have the mental talent to post the mild upset and win. He went to the early lead, setting fast opening fractions of 22.37 seconds for the first quarter-mile and 45.72 for the half. Breeder: Winchell Farms Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Record: 6-4-1-0 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Gr. Other highly regarded contenders included Zandon (Blue Grass Stakes), Taiba (Santa Anita Derby), White Abarrio (Florida Derby), Messier (second in Santa Anita Derby), Cyberknife (Arkansas Derby) and Mo Donegal (Wood Memorial). Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. Supplemented to the Preakness for a $150,000 fee, the Creative Cause colt will make his stakes debut in the Preakness off back-to-back scores in maiden and allowance company for trainer Kenny McPeek. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. Early Voting Gallops Trafalgar took two months off and ran in an allowance race at Fair Grounds on Dec. 2, instead of a stakes race as Epicenter did. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. Special Race Coverage Leading the Lecomte field is Epicenter, winner of the Gun Runner Stakes on Dec. 26, a newly anointed Road to the Derby race in which he earned 10 points, which could be significant later in the season. Unified Report is unbeaten in three races but gets a test on two levels here as his wins in the Louisiana Legacy Stakes and Louisiana Juvenile Stakes were against Louisiana-breds and were sprint races; he will be tackling two-turns for the first time in the Lecomte. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. "Gun Runner had his start and a number of breakout performances here at the Fair Grounds, and to see what he has done in the stallion barn has been historical. "The only way I can explain it is, it just wasn't meant to be," Blasi said, adding of the torrid pace that included the first-quarter mile in a Derby-record :21.78, "I don't think anybody saw those fractions coming the first three-quarters of a mile of the race. Just one of those things. We're lucky to have him. ", Photo: Anika MiskarEarly Voting gallops at Pimlico. Laurel Park The rest of the field, with their best Equibase Speed Figures, is Blue Kentucky (94 in sprints), Call Me Midnight (89), Cyberknife (91), Presidential (79), Surfer Dude (92 sprinting) and Unified Report (90 sprinting). 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. The Oaks field is so deep that 2021 NetJets Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Echo Zulu enters with five wins in as many startsby more than 22 combined lengthsand yet she is the third-choice on the morning line at 4-1 behind Central Bank Ashland Stakes (G1) winner Nest (5-2) and undefeated Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) winner Kathleen O. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. That may not be everything as speed hasnt really held at Oaklawn, but this one feels like a cut below the runners that will end up in the gate. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. He's not going to beat us.' Using TVG projections and Horse Racing Nation (HRN) as a guide, here are the horse profiles for the second leg of Americas Triple Crown. If you like California speed, this might be your play. If she were to get in here though she would be a great bet against because she would take a ton of narrative money. "I also thought he took the Louisiana Derby extremely easilyin terms of how he came back from the test barn and went into the barn. Still in seventh place after three-quarters of a mile, he began to make up ground along the rail near the top of the stretch. With his regular exercise rider Marino Garcia up, Early Voting went out to the track at 8:30 a.m. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. "He galloped a mile and a quarter. Moving way up in class from the maiden ranks to run in the inaugural Gun Runner Stakes, and in his first try around two-turns, Epicenter improved again to a career-best 98 Equibase Speed Figure while cruising to a 6 1/2-length win in ridden out fashion. After losing to Street Sense in the Derby, Curlin put it all together in an amazing stretch run in the Preakness to edge that rival. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. ET, following the renovation break. If this runner was a legitimate contender, the Arkansas Derby would have been his for the taking. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! They won the Kentucky Derby. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. "We were able to drop him down in competition and just get him set up with a field that would be sort of a confidence booster for him," Yakteen said. Epicenter improved markedly last November in his second career start when stretching out to a mile (around one turn) for the first time and controlling the tempo from start to finish to beat nine. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. "This year's Oaks and Derby are extremely exciting in terms of how strong the races look and how well all of the horses are doing going into them. Fresh off a cross-country trip from Southern California that saw him arrive in Baltimore Tuesday evening, Armagnac hit the ground running Wednesday. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. In the stretch, first Pappacap and then Call Me Midnight made strong moves. There are no re-dos. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. Breeder: Southern Equine Stables, LLC. I mean, Curlin gave us so much power. With a handful of preps and several workouts left before the first Saturday in may, any picks at this point should be done strictly for editorial purposes with the ability to pivot on the day as the picture becomes more clear. Also settling in at Pimlico Wednesday was Fenwick, a 50-1 shot on the Preakness morning line. This horse was included in that mix. He won the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at 3 and 4, the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (G1) at 3, and the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (G1) at 4 in earning back-to-back Horse of the Year titles. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, Epicenter takes them all the way in the Risen Star for Asmussen. Curlin was attempting to be "Justify" more than a decade before the lightly raced 2018 Triple Crown winner's amazing spring. ', "It's typical of him. I knew he was a talented horse. He seemed to be put together like a Derby horse. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Epicenter, recovering from surgeries, arrives at Ashford Stud, Flightline and friends: See the 2022 Eclipse Award finalists, Flatter: At last, Eclipse Awards decisions have been made, Division Rankings: This Eclipse voter has made up his mind, Eclipse opinion: Epicenter has led Taiba every step of the way, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, HRN Speed figures powered by Colts Neck data. Saturdays Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes showcases nine recently turned 3-year-olds and is the first of a local three-race prep series at the Fair Grounds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. "I thought she won the Fair Grounds Oaks on natural ability and class," said Asmussen, adding that he's been pleased with her works and wants her razor sharp for Friday. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. Equibase Company is the Official Supplier of Racing Information and Statistics to America's Best Racing, Breeders' Cup, Daily Racing Form, NTRA, The Jockey Club, TRA, TVG and XpressBet. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. ", Photo: Skip DicksteinSteve Asmussen enjoys a lighter moment with D. Wayne Lukas May 4 at Churchill Downs, Ron Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win, Steve Asmussen enjoys a lighter moment with D. Wayne Lukas May 4 at Churchill Downs, With Epicenter, Asmussen Eyes Elusive Kentucky Derby. As has been the Midnight Lute colt's custom in recent starts, he lagged behind early Saturdayracing eighth of as Gun Runner Stakes winner Epicenter shot to the lead in the 1 1/16-mile race with. The only win to date is a maiden claiming victory. He's come here a bunch of other times. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. Armagnac Entersoff Confidence-Builder Photo: Anika MiskarCreative Minister gallops atPimlico. I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. "He's in good shape.". If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. He is a good shipper. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. 8 JOCKEY: Joel Rosario / TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen RECORD: 7 starts: 4-2-0 TOP EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE: 105 . Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC Notes: Description: Photo: Skip Dickstein. "You look at the third-place Derby finishes by Curlin and Gun Runner and I've had horses that were good enough, they just weren't fast enough on that day or the circumstances didn't allow it," Asmussen said of his Derby drought. He was comfortable doing it. [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. Which horses should you bet on at TVG? The following horses have earned Kentucky Derby points. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. Epicenter as a yearling at the Harris family's Westwind Farms in Bowling Green, Ky. Epicenter, born and raised at Westwind Farms in Bowling Green, Ky., was honored Thursday night as the Eclipse. Congratulations to the winner.". He finished second by three-quarters of a length to one of the biggest upset winners in the history of the Derby. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Print; Tweet Email. Im hesitant to endorse this one. "He likes it here, so he's in good shape. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez It might be a tougher task to run as well off nearly three months away from the races as compared to Epicenter and Trafalgar, but if Pappacap is fit to run as well as he did in his last race off workouts alone he should be a strong factor in this years Lecomte Stakes. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. Brown and Klaravich owner Seth Klarman opted to skip the Kentucky Derby to focus on the Preakness, which they won in 2017 with Cloud Computing using the same script. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. And bam. Equibase Company is the Official Supplier of Racing Information and Statistics to America's Best Racing, Breeders' Cup, Daily Racing Form, NTRA, The Jockey Club, TRA, TVG and XpressBet. "Happy Jack, Fenwick Settle In The 2022 Preakness Stakes is Sat., May 21, and nine top 3-year-olds will run in the second jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. "He's moved forward from the Wood. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable advantage coming into the Preakness, according to HRN. Given the poor performance of Simplification in Arkansas this weekend, this one is probably a fade. This one is a Derby pass for me. Jockey: Joel Rosario With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. The euphoria of victory in a big race stifled by an injury to a stablemate on the undercard. "Hats off to him. Longines Breeders' Cup Classic participant - 2022. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. This girl ran a respectable Arkansas Derby against the colts. This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. This one is a major toss for me in the Derby. In the Belmont, Curlin lost by a head to filly Rags to Riches. Please log in first Pappacap and then Call me Midnight made strong moves to Riches Candy mare!: Guyana Rocky LLC Notes: Description: Photo: Anika MiskarCreative gallops! 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