R Dub gets two-turn test in CTBA Derby
R Dub is the most accomplished member of the $40,000 Colorado Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Derby field on Saturday at Arapahoe Park as a two-time stakes winner. Despite the class edge, he finds himself facing the same question as all but one of his rivals: Can he get two turns?
The CTBA, a 1 1/16-mile race restricted to 3-year-olds bred in Colorado, drew a field of seven. The lone entrant proven at two turns is Noble Artist, who is coming off a one-mile allowance win over R Dub at Arapahoe.
CTBA Derby, Race 7
KEY CONTENDERS
R Dub, by Fort Prado
Last 3 Beyers: 54-49-42
◗ He was making his two-turn debut in a June 4 allowance at Arapahoe and rallied from just off the pace to earn his best career Beyer Speed Figure. R Dub could get a similar trip Saturday, stalking Lou Who, Let the Boy Sing, and perhaps Mr Poker Man.
◗ R Dub is a son of Fort Prado, who was a multiple Grade 3 winner at two turns, earning more than $1.2 million.
◗ Dennis Collins has the mount for Nye S. Brookover and trainer Kenneth Gleason.
Dugaboy Brown, by Big Brown
Last 3 Beyers: 56-58-35
◗ He is making his two-turn debut and gets pedigree support for the added distance as a son of Big Brown, a winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.
◗ Dugaboy Brown is returning to both the straight 3-year-old ranks and the Colorado-bred ranks after finishing second in a conditioned allowance against older rivals June 10 at Arapahoe.