Trainer Todd Pletcher sent his four Kentucky Derby hopefuls out for works in company with one another Friday morning at Churchill Downs, in their most serious breezes before the May 1 classic.
The connections of UAE Derby runner-up Panadol had hoped to run him in the May 1 Kentucky Derby, but he has been declared from consideration after suitable transportation from overseas became unavailable.
The answer was succinct, and honest. Asked Wednesday morning if Dream Shake would run in the Kentucky Derby if he could get in, trainer Pete Eurton said, “I don't know what we're going to do yet.” It's a decision he and his owners – and several others currently on the outside looking in – are likely to face.
The connections of Grade 1 winner Get Her Number will be keeping close tabs on Kentucky Derby developments leading up to the May 1 classic at Churchill Downs. Trainer Peter Miller said Tuesday that the race is on the horse's radar after his troubled fourth-place finish in the Arkansas Derby last Saturday.
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Super Stock put himself into the Kentucky Derby field by winning the final major points race, the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. In the process, he also gave the sireline of the late, great A.P. Indy another representative in the race.
Brian Klatsky and his partners in BBN Racing have been agonizing over the Kentucky Derby points standings, but somebody tell them they can stop worrying. Hidden Stash, in all likelihood, will be carrying the blue and white silks of the far-flung ownership group when the 147th Derby is run May 1 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
Hot Rod Charlie, the Louisiana Derby winner, will have Flavien Prat aboard in the Kentucky Derby on May 1, trainer Doug O’Neill said Monday.
Maybe it was needing time to grow up after an ambitious campaign late last year, a hot pace that flattered his style, or relishing the off track – or all the above - but this version of King Fury was a lot better than the one who underwhelmed in his final two starts last year.
Whether it’s the first race on a sleepy Thursday at Aqueduct or the Arkansas Derby, pace makes the race. It was paramount here, as a sharp pace set the race up for late runner Super Stock, who got an ideal trip and moved forward in his second start of the year.
