Kentucky Derby: Epicenter impresses in final five-furlong work
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Epicenter, the Louisiana Derby winner, worked five furlongs in 1:01.21, according to Daily Racing Form's Mike Welsch, on Sunday morning at Churchill Downs in his final drill for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Epicenter worked in company with Alejandro, a well-bred (Curlin-Rachel's Valentina) 4-year-old who owns one win and four seconds in nine starts. He was inside Alejandro throughout. Epicenter was keen early and was never asked for any effort whatsoever, appearing as if he's sitting on go for the Derby. The track was still wet from rain Saturday night.
Epicenter worked right after the first renovation break, at 7:30 a.m.
Epicenter is expected to vie for favoritism in the Derby with Zandon, winner of the Blue Grass Stakes. Entries are due Monday morning, with the post draw Monday afternoon.