Hot Shot Kid trying turf in Mystic Lake Derby
Eleven horses were entered Wednesday for the $200,000 Mystic Lake Derby, a one-mile turf race for 3-year-olds that headlines a three-stakes card Saturday at Canterbury.
From the rail out, the field, which lacks standouts, includes Siem Riep, Line Judge, Sakonnet, Red Corvette, Witt’sdollarnight, Mongolian Greywold, My Bariley, Diamondmaze, Giant Payday, Jack Snipe’s, and Hot Shot Kid.
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Minnesota-bred Hot Shot Kid drew poorly on the far outside but comes into the race having won all four of his races at this meet and five starts in a row. He is set to make his turf debut and earned a start in Saturday’s race by working five furlongs on grass Aug. 19 at Canterbury.
“I worked him with Majestic Pride, my best turf horse, and Hot Shot Kid was right there with him easily,” trainer Mac Robertson said.