Ol' Drunk Daddy back with own kind in Charles Taylor Derby

Ol’ Drunk Daddy will be getting back with straight 3-year-olds on Saturday night, when he runs in the $55,000 Charles Taylor Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The race, which will be run over 1 1/16 miles, drew a field of six. Others set to start include Wine N Divine, who earlier this year ran fourth to Conquest Mo Money in the $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby, and Outrageous Green, winner of the $30,000 Inaugural in May at Arapahoe Park.

Ol’ Drunk Daddy exits the $150,000 Sunland Park Handicap, which was for 3-year-olds and up April 16. He finished sixth behind winner American Dubai, one start after running third against older horses in an entry-level allowance at Sunland.

KEY CONTENDERS

Ol’ Drunk Daddy, by Drosselmeyer
Last 3 Beyers: 85-74-70

◗ Ol’ Drunk Daddy was a winner the last time he raced against straight 3-year-olds, taking a maiden special weight at a mile in February at Sunland. The start was the second of his career, and his first around two turns.

◗ Ol’ Drunk Daddy earned an 85 Beyer Speed Figure for his second route attempt, which came in the Sunland Park Handicap. The number is the best career Beyer in the Charles Taylor Derby.

◗ Alfredo Sigala has the mount from post 4 for Dream Walkin’ Farms and trainer Paul Smith.

Wine N Divine, by Divine Park
Last 3 Beyers: 50-59-3

◗ He is moving back to two turns after finishing fifth to Outrageous Green in the Inaugural for 3-year-olds at six furlongs May 21. In his two turn debut in January, he was second to Conquest Mo Money in the $100,000 Riley Allison going one mile at Sunland. Conquest Mo Money went on to run second in the Sunland Derby and Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.

◗ Albuquerque leading rider J. Martin Bourdieu has the mount for co-owner and trainer Greg Green.