It may not be worth points on the road to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), but the $750,000 Illinois Derby (gr. III) drew a packed field of 14, including some familiar names, when entries were taken April 17
Sterling Racing's Black Onyx ran his way into the picture for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a 1 1/2-length victory in the $550,000 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes at Turfway March 23.
Tampa Bay Derby runner-up will remain in the U.S. and point for the Kentucky Derby.
After sending out Frac Daddy for a five-furlong breeze at Gulfstream Park on the morning of March 16, trainer Ken McPeek reported that the 3-year-old son of Scat Daddy would likely run next in the $1 million Florida Derby.
| Trainer | Kenneth G. McPeek |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Perry Wayne Ouzts |
| Owner | Chasing Dreams Racing 2011 LLC |
| Breeder | Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A. |
| Taken by the Storm View Five-Cross Pedigree | Stormy Atlantic | Storm Cat |
| Hail Atlantis | ||
| Paint Brush | Broad Brush | |
| Unbridled Lassie |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 2796 |
Yearling | Kenneth McPeek, agent | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $27,000 |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Upstart |
| Bodemeister |
| International Star |
| Far Right |
| Calculator |
| Buddy's Saint |
| Main Sequence |
| Texas Red |
