Kentucky Derby prospect Mo Tom breezes half-mile

Kentucky Derby hopeful Mo Tom had a serious breeze early Wednesday at Churchill Downs, going a half-mile in 48.40 seconds, with gallop-out times of 1:01.40, 1:14.20, and 1:27.40, according to Churchill clocker John Nichols.

Trainer Tom Amoss said a Derby jockey will not be decided until Sunday at the earliest. Corey Lanerie, who rode Mo Tom when the colt had major traffic problems in the Risen Star and Louisiana Derby, is one possibility to have the mount back, although he also might have an opportunity to ride Cherry Wine or Unbridled Outlaw.

◗ The 14-karat gold trophy that goes to the winning owner of the Kentucky Derby arrived Wednesday morning at Churchill from its creator, Richline. The 65-ounce trophy took artisans an estimated 2,000 man-hours to create.