05/01/2012 11:04AM

2012 Kentucky Derby: Rousing Sermon works on light morning at Churchill Downs

By Mike Welsch
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Rousing Sermon worked five furlongs in 1:00.13 Tuesday at Churchill Downs.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Rousing Sermon worked five furlongs in 1:00.13 at Churchill Downs on Tuesday, the only potential Kentucky Derby starter to work over a racetrack upgraded from good to fast following the renovation break.

Rousing Sermon, who finished a fast-closing third in the Louisiana Derby, posted splits of 12.52, 24.92 and 36.45, completing his final quarter-mile in 23.68 before galloping out six furlongs in 1:14.23.

Union Rags went to the racetrack before dawn, jogging three-quarters of a mile and then galloping a mile under regular exercise rider Peter Brette while wearing a tongue tie for the first time on Tuesday.

Alpha made his first local appearance after arriving on the grounds from New York the previous afternoon. He turned in a routine gallop after the break.

 

mikey More than 1 year ago
This horse has another 1.5 furlongs to show his turn of foot going 10 panels....the 8.5 furlongs and his Beyers in the 80s is a joke....He gets 102-106 going 10 panels and be in the money at the derby
akhiym james More than 1 year ago
Like this horse in my tri and super bets. If pace is hot like it should be then he has a chance to be in the money but no to win because he will have to come from way back but has a very good turn of foot and if he doesnt get traffic trouble he should be in the money.
Justin More than 1 year ago
I love Jerry Hollendorfer but this aint the Oaks and hes not at Golden Gate. I dont believe this horse has any shot for the win but could possibly round out some vertical wagers. His best Derby horse was Chocolate Candy and he finished 5th. Good luck Jerry but that elusive Derby win will have to wait at least 1 more year.
James P More than 1 year ago
$500 WPS!!!
Rodney Dangerfield More than 1 year ago
I think you would be much better off donating that to a charitable organization rather than throwing your money down the drain, sorry this horse has no shot at all
Ron Fox More than 1 year ago
James- You do that, the rest of handicappers appreciate it....as it helps the odds on our horses.
James P More than 1 year ago
Was joking, but I actually give this horse an outside shot. He reminds me a little bit of Giacomo.
David More than 1 year ago
Giacomo? More like Chocolate Candy to me.