Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. Some will point to an injury that was reported after the last race as the reason this one didnt have its best, but maybe the answer is that hes just not a grade 1 dirt router. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. He went to the early lead, setting fast opening fractions of 22.37 seconds for the first quarter-mile and 45.72 for the half. It might be a tougher task to run as well off nearly three months away from the races as compared to Epicenter and Trafalgar, but if Pappacap is fit to run as well as he did in his last race off workouts alone he should be a strong factor in this years Lecomte Stakes. "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! And the tote board doesn't mean a. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was installed as the prohibitive 6-5 program choice in the Preakness field of nine runners. The last three Preakness winners have gone to post with odds of 11/1, 11/1 and 6/1. Epicenter. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Epicenter, recovering from surgeries, arrives at Ashford Stud, Flightline and friends: See the 2022 Eclipse Award finalists, Flatter: At last, Eclipse Awards decisions have been made, Division Rankings: This Eclipse voter has made up his mind, Eclipse opinion: Epicenter has led Taiba every step of the way, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, HRN Speed figures powered by Colts Neck data. Clunked in the Arkansas Derby after an upset in the Rebel. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. Ramsey had planned to take Creative Minister to the track right after the mid-morning renovation break. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable advantage coming into the Preakness, according to HRN. We're lucky to have him. The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes , t Hallandale Beach, Fla. Trainers always are searchi Before handicapping the Grade 2, $400,000 San Feli History (1875-2022 Derby Results & Videos), Breeders' Cup Super Screener - Expert Picks. This one seems to just be the precocious type as he really hasnt progressed in his three year old season. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. 1), Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford (Gr. It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. When he was caught by Call Me Midnight at the wire last month in the Lecomte (G3), he went out in 23.40 and 47.01. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Presidential was impressive when winning by seven and three-quarter lengths in his second career start, but it was nearly five months ago so he could be a bit short of ready for this caliber of field. "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. Moving way up in class from the maiden ranks to run in the inaugural Gun Runner Stakes, and in his first try around two-turns, Epicenter improved again to a career-best 98 Equibase Speed Figure while cruising to a 6 1/2-length win in ridden out fashion. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. She will likely be the favorite in that race and I dont expect her to even consider the Derby. You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. Included in the travel party was Sabas Rivera, a barn foreman for trainer Doug O'Neill. Trained by Steve Asmussen Top Speed Figure: 97 Equibase Speed Figure This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. If ever there was a Derby Fever horse this might be the one. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. Using TVG projections and Horse Racing Nation (HRN) as a guide, here are the horse profiles for the second leg of Americas Triple Crown. "[14], Epicenter went off as the 4-1 favorite in a very deep field for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Jockey Corey Lanerie tried to find room between rivals as he turned Smile Happy into the homestretch. Compared with Asmussen's previous Derby horses that went on to earn Horse of the Year honors, Epicenter's preparation is closer to Gun Runner's than Curlin's. One Mile and One Sixteenth As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. [6] He returned on November 13 in another maiden special weight at Churchill Downs, this time at a distance of one mile. Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. Epicenter will break from post 8 in the Preakness, which Rich Strike is skipping. Winchell Thoroughbreds'Epicenter, the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21Preakness Stakes (G1), jogged a mile around Pimlico Race Course early May 18, his first morning in town after vanning from Louisville. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. ), Morning Line Odds: 6/5Bet Now at FanDuel Racing. The Preakness will be Early Voting's first start away from Aqueduct Racetrack, where he broke his maiden, won the Withers (G3), and finished second by a neck in the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino (G2). It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. He held second in the Louisiana Derby, 2 1/2 lengths behind victorious Epicenter after setting . The son of Not This Time seemed home free in the Derby in deep stretch, only to have the late-running Rich Strike shoot past him on the rail to win by three-quarters of a length at odds of 80-1. Making his second start off the layoff, second over the Fair Grounds surface and second at this distance, Trafalgar draws one position inside Epicenter in the gate, and if in the final yards these two colts are neck-and-neck, Trafalgar may have the mental talent to post the mild upset and win. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. 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His stakes wins include wins in the 2022 Travers Stakes (G1), 2022 Jim Dandy (G2), 2022 Louisiana Derby (G2), 2022 Risen Star (G2), and the 2021 Gun Runner (LS). O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. Epicenter (6-5) POST NUMBER: No. The colt currently has 0 Kentucky Derby points but was transferred out of the Bob Baffert barn. "Happy Jack, Fenwick Settle In Tawny Port (24-1), Slow Down Andy (7-1), Trafalgar (24-1), second choice Pappacap (7-2), Bodock (63-1) and Russian Tank (149-1) finished fifth through 10th in that order. If this one gained some professionalism from the start, he may be the likeliest Derby winner we saw all weekend. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. Blue Kentucky finished third in the Sugar Bowl Stakes near the end of December and he too is trying two turns for the first time. The decision to ship to Baltimore came after the allowance score. Congratulations to the winner.". "You look at the third-place Derby finishes by Curlin and Gun Runner and I've had horses that were good enough, they just weren't fast enough on that day or the circumstances didn't allow it," Asmussen said of his Derby drought. Just one of those things. I mean, Curlin gave us so much power. And bam. I knew he was a talented horse. If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Zandon was closing on his outside while on the inside, Rich Strike found room on the rail. Epicenter has raced at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Keeneland, Pimlico Race Course, Saratoga with wins at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Saratoga. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. Considering the win was at Fair Grounds and at the distance of the Lecomte and Epicenter is making only his fourth career start and second around two-turns, this colt is the one to beat in the Lecomte. While this horse seems to be coming along nicely, the likelihood that he can make that kind of jump in a short time just seems like a reach. [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. His time of 1:54.38 for 1+316 miles set a new track record. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. Pappacap is notable not because of his two runner-up efforts last fall but because those efforts came against unbeaten and untested Corniche in the G1 American Pharoah Stakes and in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. I'm unbelievably excited to be doing this well with this much on the line.". "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. Which horses should you bet on at TVG? He sent out Creator to victory in the 2016 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1). As a consistent, fast, and pace-versatile horse who has already won at 1 3/16 miles, hes the deserving favorite in the Preakness. "I've had the disappointment and survived it. We were proud of our horse and how he ran. (I will reference Equibase's Speed Figure and BRIS and Beyer speed figures, which tells you how fast a horse has been running in each of its races -- adjusted for track, distances, and conditions. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. With only a couple chances left to earn points, it is time to start identifying contenders and pretenders. "We've just been seeing how he's progressing," said co-owner Greg Back. Despite sitting wide, the colt who I had shown some support for, did little to make me think this one can even hit the board in the Derby. This is another Brad Cox who looks alright on paper. Im hesitant to endorse this one. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenter (Not This Time) put in his final work ahead of next week's GI Kentucky Derby with a five-furlong drill in 1:01.00 (3/6) at Churchill Downs Sunday.Over a muddy . This horse was included in that mix. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. All Rights Reserved. This progressive colt has run faster with each start, with Equibase Speed Ratings of 82, 90, and 94. Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). If there was any question about Epicenter, it was whether he would go too fast. The 2022 Preakness Stakes is Sat., May 21, and nine top 3-year-olds will run in the second jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course. Epicenter does meet some key trends and respected metrics in horse racing when determining a contender or winner of the Kentucky Derby. La Crte is comfortable and weight bearing, a Tweet from owner Stonestreet Stables said Saturday night. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. "Gun Runner had his start and a number of breakout performances here at the Fair Grounds, and to see what he has done in the stallion barn has been historical. He swung five-wide moving into the stretch and moved steadily to the lead to win by 1+12 lengths over Zandon, with Early Voting finishing in fourth. The Curlin colt is coming off an 11th-place finish in the April 9 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland for Villa Rosa Farm and Harlo Stable. 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