Samraat, Others Exit Derby in Good Shape
Trainer Rick Violette said he was delighted with the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) fifth-place performance put in by his colt Samraat, but was unsure of the colt's next start.
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Chitu - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Chitu preps for the Kentucky Derby on April 27.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
Photo: Coady Photography
Chitu (Teal Hemlet) and Midnight Hawk (Grey) running in the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby at Sunland Park.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu running in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Chitu running in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Photo: Benoit PhotographyConnections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Martin Garcia |
| Owner | Tanma Corporation |
| Breeder | Tom Evans, Macon Wilmil Equines & Marjac Farms |
Pedigree
| Chitu View Five-Cross Pedigree | Henny Hughes | Hennessy |
| Meadow Flyer | ||
| Sea Gift | A.P. Indy | |
| Ocean Queen |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 3123 |
Yearling | Southern Chase Farm | Trackside Farm, agent for Tom Evans, Macon Wilmil Equines, & Marjac Farms | $67,000 |
| OBSMAR2013 Hip 58 |
Two-year-old | Susan Chu | Southern Chase Farm, agent | $300,000 |
California Chrome Draws Post 5 in Derby
California Chrome, the morning-line favorite for the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post 5 of 20.
Baffert Horses Breeze in Weather Break
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Trainer Bob Baffert Talks Kentucky Derby
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Chitu Posts 'Solid' Work for Kentucky Derby
Sunland Derby (gr. III) winner Chitu worked six furlongs from the Churchill Downs' starting gate in 1:13 1/5 the morning of April 27 in his final preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Sunday, April 27, Workouts at a Glance
Under ideal conditions at Churchill Downs Sunday morning, April 27, seven contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and several Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) candidates breezed.
Partners Share Thrill of Breeding Derby Horse
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TimeformUS Stakes Plays from Keeneland
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That Handicapping Show: Derby Trial Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Derby Trial Stakes that may hold a few Preakness contenders. Claire picked the winner of the Illinois Derby last week. watch video
Baffert Duo Has Derby Trial as Backup Plan
As usual, trainer Bob Baffert has the racing world hanging on his every move leading up to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), even as he enters horses in the April 26 Derby Trial (gr. III).
Baffert Duo Chitu, Bayern in Derby Works
Chitu and Bayern, two possible starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, breezed a half-mile at Churchill Downs April 21 as they continued preparations for the May 3 race.
After the Wire: Top 5 Derby Prep Races
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Ky Derby: Form, Pedigree, Speed, & Red Flags
Doug Salvatore profiles the form, pedigree, speed and red flags of Kentucky Derby contenders. Part 2 of 3. read blog
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 3/25/2014
Photos from Turfway Park, Sunland Park, Australia, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and more. view slideshow
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/24/2014
Did the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes shake Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week? You may be surprised, read and find out! read blog
California Chrome Tabbed in Derby Future Pool
The fourth and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager will open March 27 with fast-rising West Coast star California Chrome as the narrow morning-line favorite over East Coast standout Cairo Prince.
Chitu Cuts Loose for Sunland Derby Triumph
Favored Chitu put away stablemate Midnight Hawk in the drive for the wire as trainer Bob Baffert accounted for the first two finishers in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 23 in New Mexico.
Tanzanite Cat Puts Speed to Test at Sunland
Escaping Oaklawn Park, stakes-winning Tanzanite Cat faces a pair of tough entrants from both Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher as part of a deep field for the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 23 in New Mexico.
The First of the Final Derby Preps
We're almost there, folks. The first of the final Kentucky Derby prep races are being held this weekend. read blog
Big Step for Bayern in San Felipe
Undefeated colt will make his stakes debut for Bob Baffert following allowance romp in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Candy Boy Makes Sweet Move for Lewis Score
Candy Boy stamped himself as the top contender for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) when he overpowered a pair of well-regarded Bob Baffert trainees in winning the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. I) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Santa Anita and Gulfstream read blog
Midnight Hawk One to Beat in Robert B. Lewis
Sham Stakes (gr. III) winner Midnight Hawk takes his next step on the Triple Crown trail for trainer Bob Baffert when he faces six other 3-year-olds in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.
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