AQUEDUCT, Ozone Park, NY
| 1 | Revolutionary | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A++ | $120,000 |
2010 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | War Pass - Runup the Colors, A.P. Indy
Sire: War Pass, Dark Bay or Brown, 2005. Raced 2 years. 7 starts, 5 wins, $1,583,400. Lifetime: 116 yearlings sold, median $30,973.
Broodmare Sire: A.P. Indy, Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2012 Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $235,000.
Keeneland Associaton September 2011 Yearling Sale, $80,000.
| 2 | Escapefromreality | Margin: 1¾ | $40,000 |
2010 | Bay Gelding | Read the Footnotes - Queen of the City, Medaglia d'Oro
Sire: Read the Footnotes, Bay, 2001. Raced 2 years. 8 starts, 5 wins, $450,660. Lifetime: 85 yearlings sold, median $11,000.
Broodmare Sire: Medaglia d'Oro , Dark Bay or Brown, 1999.
| 3 | Siete de Oros | Margin: 1¼ | TrueNicks: NR | $20,000 |
2010 | Bay Gelding | A. P. Warrior - Crafty Sarah, Crafty Friend
Sire: A. P. Warrior, Dark Bay or Brown, 2003. Lifetime: 59 yearlings sold, median $6,000.
Broodmare Sire: Crafty Friend, Chestnut, 1993.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2011 Eastern Fall Yearling Sale, $2,000.
Others: Amerigo Vespucci, $10,000; Champion Boy, $6,000; Smooth Bert, $1,334; Valid, $1,334; Long River, $1,332.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revolutionary | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2 | Escapefromreality | Jose L. Ortiz | Dominick A. Schettino |
| 3 | Siete de Oros | Maria Remedio | Ramon Preciado |
| 4 | Amerigo Vespucci | Erick D. Rodriguez | Timothy J. Tullock, Jr. |
| 5 | Champion Boy | Eddie Castro | Juan Carlos Guerrero |
| 6 | Smooth Bert | Michael J. Luzzi | Leah Gyarmati |
| 7 | Valid | Junior Alvarado | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
| 8 | Long River | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Revolutionary | Javier Castellano | $3.50 | $3.00 | $2.10 | ||||||
| 3 | Escapefromreality | Jose L. Ortiz | $10.20 | $7.00 | |||||||
| 5 | Siete de Oros | Maria Remedio | $5.10 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (2-3) | $30.00 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (2-3-5) | $115.00 | ||||||||||
After bypassing the Preakness, trainer Todd Pletcher has a deep group of possible contenders for the Belmont Stakes, including Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) third-place finisher Unlimited Budget.
16 hours ago
To Brennan, success is a result of teamwork and talent. Along with wife, Stephanie, Niall operates Niall Brennan Stables in Ocala, Fl. where Kentucky Derby winner Orb received his initial training as a young colt.
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Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Trainer Todd Pletcher reflects on his five Derby horses and comments on where they may go next. Todd also explains how he feels about the week as a whole and the Kentucky Oaks.
One day after Orb took the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), it appears only a few of the 18 other horses that ran in the Derby will run back in two weeks in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Sunday, May 05, 2013
The 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Florida Derby winner Orb has Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey excited about the May 4 Kentucky Derby--more excited, said McGaughey, than he's ever been. But 19 other 3-year-olds also have their sights on the Derby.
Saturday, May 04, 2013
The slight favorite is Goldencents at 5-1. Goldencents is trained by last year's Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill. Also at 5-1 is Revolutionary, who will be ridden by three-time Derby winner Calvin Borel.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Longshot Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar will assure a large payout in the Oaks-Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) double.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Lenny Shulman gives the Kentucky Derby news for May 1, 2013.
The final Derby Dozen for 2013, are there any surprises?
If this year's Derby has you confused now, you'll really be tested if the projected forecast for rain on Saturday holds true.
Verranzano, Palace Malice, Charming Kitten and Revolutionary get baths after working out as trainer Todd Pletcher Watches.
Kentucky Derby Comments from Calvin Borel who worked Revolutionary Saturday.
Steve Haskin talks about all of the works today. Times and brief analysis on Normandy Invasion, Mylute, Black Onyx, Palace Malice, Overanalyze, Revolutionary, Charming Kitten, Verrazano, and more!
After watching five of his Derby contenders work April 27, trainer Todd Pletcher said he thought Verrazano and Revolutionary continued steady progress, while Overanzalyze registered his best workout ever.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Saturday, April 27, 2013
What better way to kick off live Kentucky Derby coverage than with a photo gallery of some of the major players and some early observations.
In his final breeze for the Kentucky Derby, Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Goldencents breezed six furlongs in 1:16 1/5 April 25 at Santa Anita Park under regular exercise rider Jonny Garcia.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Trainer Todd Pletcher said a decision on whether to point Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. III) winner Winning Cause toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will be made after the colt breezes April 28.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez put his skills as a former rider to use on Tuesday, April 23, riding grade II winner Vyjack on the Churchill Downs main track in preparation for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Steve Haskin reshuffles his deck of 12 and reminds us how to handicap the old fashioned way this week on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen.
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