UAE Derby (G2) when he threw his exercise rider. Is recovered and still on target for the Blue Grass (G1)// Tom Amoss will putīlinkers on Shared Property for the Louisiana Derby (G1) due to the speed biasĪt the Fair Grounds// Lucky Chappy was chippy during training in Dubai for the Wednesday the Daily Racing Form reported the colt did pop a splint, but In May is the long-term goal// There were rumors earlier in the week that Including recent Derby trail winners and filly On Fire Baby// On Fire Baby’s next race remains undecided,īut trainer Gary Hartlage could enter her in both the Fantasy Stakes (G2) andĪrkansas Derby (G1) before deciding which is the better fit. Wager pool at 3-1 followed by ‘all others’ and Hansen at 6-1. Full entries, PPs, and preview articles can be foundīelow// Speaking of Union Rags, he’s favored in the final Kentucky Derby Future Lion’s share of wagering seeing as the other seven possess no graded victoriesĪnd inferior résumés. Winner El Padrino, who is considered a top 5 prospect in most rankings. Grade 1 winner and early Kentucky Derby favorite Union Rags as well as Grade 2 The Florida Derby on the other hand features That’s one more than last Sunday’s Sunland Derby (G3), whichįeatured only two Grade 3 winners. The field was expected to number seven,īut swelled to nine when entries closed Wednesday. Proximity and convenience must have trumped competition for theĬonnections of most contenders in Saturday’s Florida Derby (G1). He faces a tough challenge SaturdayĪgainst several successful horses, includes Aidan O’Brien’s Breeders’ Cup His Derby winning connections Graham Motion and Team Valor. Lucky Chappy continues to be the center of attention for the UAE Derby (G2) in Posting a bullet move in 5-furlongs and the latter going an extended 1 mile// Secret Circle and Drill put in official workouts Thursday, with the former Second last time out in the San Felipe (G2), will ship to Oaklawn for the His assistant Jimmy Barnes said Bodemeister, who finished Suffered a heart attack earlier in the week. Guy, and Tiger Walk// Bob Baffert is out of the hospital in Dubai, where he He and Alpha will most likely face Casual Trick, My Adonis, Street Life, The Lumber McLaughlin thinks Gemologist is the one to beat in the Wood. Hasn’t switched the plan in almost a week, which is a nice respite from the onceįrequent changes to the horse’s schedule. Third race, but Cigar Street is coming off a 13 3/4 length maiden romp at theįair Grounds which was as visually impressive as any win from the other Louisianaĭerby entrants// Alpha is still on course for the Wood Memorial (G1)- as of Pletcher instead// Buzz is picking up for Cigar Street in Sunday’s Louisiana Seems accepting of the fact he gave up the mount on Union Rags to ride for Triple Crown season// Javier Castellano describes El Padrino as “laid-back” and In any event, most everyone is hopingįor a dominating performance from Union Rags to spark hype going into the Pending seem to be the choices for the bottom half of the exacta. Pletcher-trained El Padrino in the second spot. Somewhat surprising is that several are trying to beat Todd Will be the short priced favorite in Saturday’s Florida Derby (G1). Many of the articles and videos have a singular focus on Union Rags, who You can tell from the sheer number of linked stories below that the
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