Churchill Downs
Geroux gets mount on Hence in Kentucky Derby
Barbara D. Livingston Hence (outside), who worked five furlongs Monday at Churchill, will have Florent Geroux aboard for the Kentucky Derby.
Hence, winner of the Sunland Derby in his last start, will be ridden by Florent Geroux in the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs, trainer Steve Asmussen said Monday.
Hence is son of Street Boss who has won twice in six starts. He is owned by the Calumet Farm of Brad Kelley.
Hence worked five furlongs in 1:00 on Monday morning at Churchill Downs, his third work since the Sunland Derby. He is scheduled for one more work prior to the Kentucky Derby.
Geroux has never ridden Hence in a race before. Sunland-based Alfredo Juarez Jr. rode Hence in the Sunland Derby.
