He will get another chance in Saturdays Arkansas Derby and certainly is still sharp, working five furlongs in company in 1:00 1/5, galloping out six furlongs in 1:13 2/5. Copyright 2016 Blood-Horse LLC. He is not a horse who is going to wow a lot people with his brilliance, but he has drawn off in the final eighth to win by open lengths in all four of his victories and somehow managed to get a sensational 1 on Thoro-Graph in the Florida Derby, the second fastest number run by a 3-year-old, topped only by Taibas Santa Anita Derby. I do recommend to call in your order if youmore, I bought some tacos and two dozen tamales maybe two weeks ago. He has caught the eye of a lot of people. Based on running style and overall. He was dismissed at 32-1 odds in Churchill Downs final Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool, perhaps an indication he could similarly fall out of betting favor on Derby Day. The final race in the Road to the Kentucky Derby prep series the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes is set for Saturday, April 16. Getting back to ROCK YOUR WORLD, it has to be mentioned that his was bred by Ron and Debbie McAnally. When a horse has been running Thoro-Graph numbers of 11 and makes a giant leap to a 3 1/2 there are several factors to consider. Rock Your World (John Sadler, Candy Ride Charm the Maker, by Empire Maker) Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - May 5, 2020 Nadal and Charlatan make an impression in the final ranking of the Top 12. And he is one of few Derby horses who works by himself. If were in a forgiving mood and wish to overlook CLASSIC CAUSEWAYS implosion in the Florida Derby then you can say he belongs in the race. Does that sound like a Todd Pletcher-trained horse to you? I said a few weeks ago following Tiz the Bombs impressive victory in the Jeff Ruby Steaks on a synthetic surface that I want to see how he trains at Churchill Downs. Zandon has been pure poetry out on the track whether galloping or working, or just his overall presence. Even his second-place finish on debut Jan. 8 was a high-level performance, a neck loss to the now Grade 3-placed Volcanic. By using this website you agree. 4 Messier (Tim Yakteen, Empire Maker Checkered Past, by Smart Strike). So well see what he can do under the circumstances and go from there. So his inclination was to not run in the Derby. Its been a fun ride with lots of twists and turns and interesting back stories. You can bet hes going to get a faster Thoro-Graph number than the winner in the Wood Memorial, which he appeared to have won, but just got nipped on the wire after losing a lot of ground on the first turn and racing wide throughout. It was the second time in three routes he has been outfinished. (Coady Photography), Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino, America's Best Racing's Triple Crown page, Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa, Wood Memorial Presented by Resorts World Casino, Churchill Downs final Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool. With no races on the horizon, it will be interesting to see what Tagg does with Delivery & Pickup Options - 86 reviews of Yomie Yogurt "We loved it!!! All Rights Reserved. In the work he came home his final quarter in :23 3/5 with the riders hands turned down loosely allowing him to do everything on his own. This is all about hopes and dreams and we certainly have both.. There is no doubt this colt is coming into his own at the right time. It would have to be him, as his wire-to-wire victory in the LeComte Stakes has been long forgotten by most people and in his last two starts racing just off the pace he didnt have the closing kick to get the job done. Read More, Omaha Beach remains at the top, as the last Derby Dozen is posted. His third in the Florida Derby is better than it appears coming after he contested the pace between horses. By Steve Haskin May 5, 2020 A Big Day for Big Red The scroll on. I also love his Thoro-Graph pattern, which indicates he is ready for a good move forward following his pairing up fast numbers. TAWNY PORT is a horse on the rise, but not quite there yet, finding his way into the Derby at the last minute with a victory in the Lexington Stakes. 1 spot as we head into the makeshift spring schedule beginning with the Matt Winn Stakes (G3) May 23. But here is why he has been an enigma. Although Im still not sure he is ready take on the leading contenders, as I dont believe he has beaten top quality fields in his last two starts I cant ignore the way hes been working and how he handles this track. Find out who else made the list. Omaha Beach remains at the top, as the last Derby Dozen is posted. His lone defeat in five starts came at Churchill when third in last fall's Kentucky Jockey Club, but horseplayers shouldn't harbor concerns about him not liking the surface. He had his first work over the Churchill Downs track, breezing five furlongs in a sharp 1:01 1/5. He kept on determinedly, but all that ground loss eventually took its toll. As for his pedigree, in this day and age where speed rules, he is a rarity with points in both the stamina categories of his Dosage Profile. It is not an ideal way to prep for the Derby and can very well dull a horse. Soup and Sandwich (Casse, Into Mischief Souper Scoop, by Tapit) Secretariat.com 2023. Baffert has always been very high on this colt and we will see how he adapts if they change tactics with the speedy Caddo River and let him roll this time. I have seen so many horses who cannot catch anyone in the stretch, but are hard to pass once on the lead. Following a workmanlike maiden win at Fair Grounds, he took an allowance optional claiming race by 10 lengths at Oaklawn Park before his promising stakes debut in the Louisiana Derby. That came despite his time of 1:50.42, not particularly quick relative to the 1 1/16-mile Fantasy Stakes earlier that day at Oaklawn Park in 1:43.65. Brands on May 6. By Steve Haskin 1. He is coming off a very impressive victory in the UAE Derby going 1 3/16 miles and was relentless in the stretch going after the loose on the lead Summer is Tomorrow in what was a two-horse race down the stretch. Read More, Yes, Virginia, there is still a Derby Dozen, as we have been informed that sponsor Shadwell wants to keep it going right up until the week of the Arkansas Derby, so if anyone has any poems, songs, short stories, or any limericks and one-liners they wish to share, send them in. Greg Foley and his son and assistant Travis were thrilled with his performance in the Louisiana Derby, where he got the fastest Thoro-Graph number in the race, a 2 3/4. They realize he is still immature physically and growing and improving every day. What are people saying about mexican restaurants near Rowland Heights, CA? Find out who else made the list. Omaha Beach remains at the top, as the last Derby Dozen is posted. 12 Crown Pride (Reach the Crown Emmys Pride, by King Kamehameha). I just dont know if hes quite there yet. But it has to be mentioned that no Blue Grass winner has won the Derby in 30 years. Whenever stakes are carded, such as this years version of the Belmont Stakes (G1), he will be ready, having remained in steady training, breezing five furlongs in !more, I'm not a fan of heat and the tamales on Thursday tamale night were simply stunning.more, I had the pupusas and the tamales. He definitely is still a work in progress. 8 Simplification (Antonio Sano, Not This Time Simply Confection, by Candy Ride). He proved popular last week with future wager bettors off at 17-1 after his April 2 Arkansas Derby win. Both comments and pings are currently closed. There were three qualifying points preps for the Kentucky Derby last weekend: the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino, the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, and the Runhappy Santa Anita Derby. Rock Your World (John Sadler, Candy Ride - Charm the Maker, by Empire Maker) In the 22 years I've been doing Derby Dozen and Derby Rankings I have never had a tougher time deciding who to put No. Yes, Virginia, there is still a Derby Dozen, as we have been informed that sponsor Shadwell wants to keep it going right up until the week of the Arkansas Derby, so if anyone has any poems, songs, short stories, or any limericks and one-liners they wish to share, send them in. This entry was posted All rights reserved internationally. He wants to go and I love his energy level, which is high, but well in control. I am fully aware it is sacrilegious to have him ranked No. The buzz surrounding him keeps growing with every gallop and workout, and with all the rave reviews there is now a good chance he will go off as favorite, but it still should be close with Epicenter, who has been training at Churchill Downs now for several weeks. Find information about hours, locations, online information and users ratings and reviews. But he has earned his way into the big race and deserves a shot at it, especially considering he has never finished out of the money and has proven he is a fighter on the lead. ~ Steve Haskin, 1 Zandon (Chad Brown, Upstart Memories Prevail, by Creative Cause). I would check the Mexican markets in your area or maybe even the little. That should help set him up foruh, nothing. Well keep monitoring his works closely and leave it up to Mark Casse to figure out a way to pull this off. 3, especially considering he is an undefeated champion and his Blue Grass victory was exactly the prep he needed for the Kentucky Derby, where he no doubt will be favored unless Concert Tour does something exceptional in the Arkansas Derby. I don't think everyone will love it, because the yogurt does taste a little different from the traditional American yogurt, however, the one I had was the one with the purple rice in it, the . Whenever stakes are carded, such as this years version of the Belmont Stakes (G1), he will be ready, having remained in steady training, breezing five furlongs in Tiz the Law remains on top of the Derby Dozen, as much of his competition prepares for the divisions of the Arkansas Derby. Get the latest insider news, analysis, entries and results on your phone or sent to your email! The big weekend of final preps that was supposed to clear up the Derby picture hardly accomplished that as we lost several of the old faces and added several new ones, including a megabomb that no one saw coming. It all comes down to this: Essential Quality is an undefeated champion who is the most logical No. By Steve Haskin . But I will be a spectator and just enjoy the show. Sign up for our free weekly email newsletters and alerts, filled with race previews and results, news of the week, or breaking news. Well, he has shown absolutely no signs of disliking the dirt and in fact seems to relish it. My mom, boyfriend and I have been buying our carne aside here for the longest time. I think we need to take a deep breath and give this horse a break. The 2021 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes victor can build upon his return. According to Trakus, he ran 43 feet farther than the winner, indicating that with a ground-saving trip he would have won by many lengths. The usual list of horses who have already established themselves and a separate list in Knocking on the Door comprised of late developers who have only competed in maiden and allowance races and have not yet faced stakes We're going to focus a little more on speed ratings that we follow to detect patterns that could suggest where these horses might be on the first Saturday in September. Sure, ZOZOS is very talented horse who can carry his speed a long way, especially for a son of Munnings, but again we have a horse with only three starts, and I feel his best races are down the road. That sapped the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes victor of some of his late strength. I cant help but feel that this colt is a far better than his overall record looks and he is capable of great things when allowed to run his race. These are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.This website is not owned, affiliated with, funded, or in any way associated with the property operators and shopping malls/centers owners. The last time a horse did that and won the Derby was 42 years ago and his name was Spectacular Bid. Steve Haskin Posting Archive Most Memorable Finishes 1967 - 1985 December 26th, 2022 here have been many memorable finishes over the past half century, so trying to pick out just a handful is a daunting task, but I am going to continue to tackle this challenge that began with my Seattle Slew/Exceller column in October. Read More, Find out which horse from the Louisiana Derby is ranked highest on this week's Derby Dozen. 1 Tiz the Law Barclay Tagg Constitution Tizfiz, by Tiznow Just when you thought Tiz the Law was shifting his gears to neutral following the Curlin Florida Derby (G1), breezing an easy :52 4/5 half-mile, he shifts back into drive with a sharp 1:00 3/5 work for five furlongs. I also bought a dozen tamales from the tamale lady selling homemade tamales from the trunk of, I know places in the SGV. That is exactly what Epicenter showed in the Louisiana Derby, which now makes him doubly dangerous, especially with his high cruising speed and ability to come home fast. The bottom line is that he is the logical and deserving Derby favorite, but this just isnt the year I want to put a favorite on top, so I am just looking to latch onto something special and stand by my early convictions regarding the merits of the Top 2 horses. Shuffled back in traffic to be last of 11, his chances of passing the entire field seemed bleak. He had a monster Thoro-Graph leap to run a career-high negative number; his Brisnet numbers show an equally huge leap; he will have five career starts; and has a strong 2-year-old foundation. But this was a wacky race with the first three-quarters run in 1:12 and the deep closers Rombauer and Keepmeinmind running third and fourth only two lengths off the lead. Other horses I have a close eye on and are one good effort away from cracking the Dozen are Springboard Mile runner-up ANSWER IN, who turned in a sharp five-furlong work in :59 2/5 at Oaklawn Park; the highly touted HONOR A.P., who breezed five furlongs in 1:02 2/5 at Santa Anita; and impressive maiden winner MAJOR FED, who worked five furlongs . For a horse making just his second start in the Runhappy Santa Anita Derby, and off merely a debut win at six furlongs, his inexperience never showed. They did a lot more working in company and galloping out strongly. Essential. 1972 Horse of the Year A Prelude to Greatness, The Forgotten Horse Who Nearly Saved The Meadow, Memories, Big Red, and Two Kids from Brooklyn. Please read Disclaimer Page for copyright information. I hope everyone has enjoyed it and now it is time for the nitty gritty. Though he lost the Feb. 19 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford, he won support in this corner with this third-place finish after a poor start. This not a horse who needs the lead and I am looking forward to seeing how he runs sitting off the pace, just as I was when American Pharoah ran in the Arkansas Derby and showed he was capable of winning that way. It's been a fun ride with lots of twists and turns and interesting back stories. (Coady Photography) BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen for 2022, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7. By the time he asked him to run turning into the stretch Epicenter was long gone. This $1.7 million 2-year-old purchase broke smartly and relaxed in third, allowing Messier to do the dirty work of going after pacesetter Forbidden Kingdom, and then reeled in his stablemate down the stretch to complete 1 1/8 miles in 1:48.46. His granddam comes from one of the strongest European sires lines of modern times, from her sire Darshaan, who won the French Derby and was a champion sire and broodmare sire in three countries to Darshaans sire Shirley Heights, who the English and Irish Derby and sired a French Derby winner and English Derby winner in back-to-back years to Shirley Heights sire, the legendary Mill Reef, winner of the English Derby, King George, and Arc de Triomphe, whose record of six consecutive Group 1 victories stood for 30 years and who sired eight classic winners and a Breeders Cup Turf winner. He does need to continue to move forward and improve his Thoro-Graph numbers, but I doubt there is anyone who believes that wont happen. Although there is still the Lexington Stakes with enough points to possibly get him in the Derby, they have decided to sit pat, with the worst case scenario being a start in the Pat Day Mile on Derby Day as one of the favorites. I know hes fast (see the Mucho Macho Man Stakes) and can win on the lead, I know he can close from off the pace (see the Fountain of Youth Stakes), and I know he can win his races by daylight (see all three of his victories by 16, 4, and 3 lengths). I was just waiting for him to get that maiden win out of the way, which he did on a similar slow track, and I felt he had a big shot to move forward several lengths in the Wood. PIONEER OF MEDINA is another who is going to win his share of big races and hes been running well against top company, mainly Zandon, Epicenter, Smile Happy, and Zozos. (Eclipse Sportswire) Our mailing list is never sold or viewed by anyone other than Secretariat.com. Medina Spirit (Bob Baffert, Protonico Mongolian Changa, by Brilliant Speed) Epicenter clings to the top spot in the Dozen rankings due to his professionalism, experience, and progression at age 3. PROXY Mike Stidham said hes been a puzzle and he had to make a positive visual move forward to continue on to Kentucky, which he didnt. Both horses actually turned in the same time of :48 for the half; they just did it in different ways. BARBER ROAD would be the most likely deep-closing longshot to hit the board, but he still needs to figure out where the winners circle is one of these days. All Rights Reserved. But to his credit he did come home his final three-eighths in a respectable :37 1/5. Like with Smile Happy he was passed in the stretch in his final Derby prep, and by a stablemate who had only one six-furlong maiden race under him. It was tough dropping him to No. I am looking at him as a horse who has had more than three starts because I have never seen a horse gallop out after a race the way he does and comes back as if he wants to go around again. By Steve Haskin; . With Highly Motivated now on his wrong lead he just failed to hold off the champ, who got his neck in front right before the wire. But seriously, we will try to provide some semblance of a Derby Dozen, although there is not much that would alter the Top Time aside, he produced a sustained run to go after the leader down the backstretch, an early move that could have knocked out less talented runners. 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If this colt only had one more start I would rank him higher based on all the positives I saw in his first two starts and the way hes been training at Churchill Downs. Derby longshot Slow Down Andy ran him down in the stretch of the Los Alamitos Futurity. He may be more of a Belmont or even Travers horse, but I still feel with a good trip he can make his presence felt in the Derby. Max Player Returns at Oaklawn After Quiet 2022 Campaign; Triple Crown Winners, 2023 Santa Anita Handicap Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses, Mike Repole Chats Racing Friends Becoming Family, Champion Forte's Return, Winning Belmont Stakes, From Barbershop to Backstretch: Real Players Sharing Unique Horse Racing Stories. In his most recent work, still at Gulfstream, which went late in the afternoon, he was a powerhouse in the stretch and galloping out, and was striding out beautifully. Find out who else made the list. Award-winning BloodHorse senior correspondent Steve Haskin presents his Derby Dozen this week with a look at his leading contenders for the 146 th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, now rescheduled for Sept. 5. Our mailing list is never sold or viewed by anyone other than Secretariat.com. With jockey Corey Lanerie riding him patiently from seventh to avoid a wide move on the second turn in the Risen Star, this colt found a seam between horses in the stretch and finished well. 1. So he was coming off of Lasix, and coming off a $50,000 claiming race and a starter allowance optional claimer for horses who had run in a claiming race and he wins the Wood Memorial at 72-1 coming from far back with an powerful stretch run after trailing the field until inside the three-sixteenths pole. He's developed since, winning from pace-pressing positions or by stalking outside, as he did effectively in taking the April 2 Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa at Gulfstream Park. Yes he will have to work out a trip and get through the big field, which will require some luck, and closers have not won many Derbys in the last 10 years, but sometimes you cant ignore what is right in front of you, and if you leave him out and he wins you will look back to his sensational :35 2/5 final three-eighths and :11 4/5 final eighth in the Wood Memorial, and his whopping 121 late pace figure on Brisnet and realize too late that he was touting you big-time and you ignored it. Who knows who is going to set the pace in the Derby? I don't know your area anymore. Stiffer breezes are to come in the weeks ahead. And it didnt help that the track was so ridiculously slow. So in my opinion there is little strategy to discuss. 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