Gun Pilot under consideration for Rebel Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Gun Pilot is being considered for a Kentucky Derby points race following his Feb. 4 allowance win at Oaklawn Park.

Trainer Steve Asmussen said Wednesday that the horse is under consideration for the Grade 2, $1 million Rebel on Feb. 25 at Oaklawn.

Gun Pilot has made two starts at the current meet. He was second to Daily Racing Form Derby Watch member Verifying in a first-level allowance on Jan. 14. Gun Pilot then won an entry-level allowance at a mile, overcoming traffic and accelerating for a two-length win. He earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 87.

“It was an excellent race,” Asmussen said. “He handled nicely and looked very good. He will be under consideration for the Rebel.”

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Gun Pilot is a son of Gun Runner who races for his breeder, Three Chimneys Farm. He won a maiden special weight over seven furlongs at Churchill Downs in his career debut Nov. 26.

Gun Pilot is from the female family of Grade 2 San Felipe winner A.P. Warrior.

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