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
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Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Fountain of Youth.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Fountain of Youth.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Fountain of Youth.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Fountain of Youth.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Fountain of Youth.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Fountain of Youth.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Hutcheson Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Hutcheson Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Hutcheson Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Shannon Spies
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Hutcheson.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Hutcheson.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Wildcat Red wins the 2014 Hutcheson.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie MartinConnections
| Trainer | Jose Garoffalo |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Honors Stable Corp. |
| Breeder | Moreau Bloodstock International, Inc. & Winter Racing Enterprise, Inc. |
Pedigree
| Wildcat Red View Five-Cross Pedigree | D'wildcat | Forest Wildcat |
| D'Enough | ||
| Racene | Miner's Mark | |
| Vette |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSJUN2013 Hip 118 |
Two-year-old | Jose Garroffalo | Classic Bloodstock, agent | $30,000 |
Bejarano Picks Up Derby Mount on Wildcat Red
Jockey Rafael Bejarano has been tabbed to ride Wildcat Red in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), becoming the sixth jockey employed by trainer Jose Garoffalo in the colt's past six starts.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/1/2014
Race highlights from Dubai, Gulfstream, Fair Grounds, Japan, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita and more. view slideshow
After the Wire: Florida and Louisiana Derby
Evan Hammonds comments on the efforts of Vicar's in Trouble and Constitution. watch video
Florida Derby Top Trio Making Kentucky Plans
Trainer Todd Pletcher was mulling his Kentucky plans for Constitution the day after the undefeated colt's courageous victory in $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29.
Constitution Edges Wildcat Red in FL Derby
If horseplayers had a question of which runner to bet in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29, the one Javier Castellano was named on seemed as sure a shot as any.
That Handicapping Show: Florida Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst analyze two Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend. Watch to see Claire and Frank predict how the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby fields will unfold. watch video
A Tremendous Day of Racing
When the calendar pages turn to March, and the days slowly count down to the final Saturday of the month, the annual anticipation for one of the greatest days in horse racing begins to build. read blog
Florida Derby is Crunch Time for Cairo Prince
Kiaran McLaughlin knew he was taking a risk when he decided to bypass the Feb. 22 Fountain of Youth with Holy Bull winner Cairo Prince; now the colt has little margin for error on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
One for the Roses: Constitution
Steve Haskin looks at the Florida Derby, examining Constitution and Cairo Prince.
Cairo Prince Leads Several Florida Workers
Cairo Prince, the probable favorite for the upcoming $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park, breezed an easy half-mile in :50.90 the morning of March 22 at Palm Meadows.
Wildcat Red 'Full of Himself,' Trainer Says
As the buildup continues for the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 29, Honors Stable's Wildcat Red is acting like he can't wait. Trainer Jose Garoffalo said the colt is full of himself.
Cairo Prince Leads Florida Derby Worktab
Cairo Prince, likely favorite for the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), worked at Palm Meadows March 15 while fellow Florida Derby contenders Wildcat Red and General a Rod prepped at Gulfstream.
Wildcat Red Stretches Speed Toward Classics
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
How far Wildcat Red will go is anyone's guess, but he has already gone farther than many people thought he might and shown fine gameness while doing so.
191 Nominated to Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Twenty-two of the top 25 point earners on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leader board are among the 191 3-year-olds nominated to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) that will be run April 12 at Keeneland Racecourse.
And They're Off: Spring Training Edition 2014
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin examine the Santa Anita Handicap field, the history and memorable horses. Steve and Lenny recap the Gotham Stakes, rivalries, Del Mar's dirt and interview trainer Nick Zito about Spot. watch video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 2/25/2014
Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, Japan, Australia, Laurel Park, Calder & More. View Slideshow
Wildcat Red Claws Out Fountain of Youth Win
Though relatively early on the Derby trail, it's unlikely there will be another two-way duel as good as the one in the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II), won by Wildcat Red over General a Rod Feb. 22 at Gulfstream.
Brendemuehl Grads on a Roll Going Into Sales
Consignor Danzel Brendemuehl goes into the juvenile sales season bolstered by successes of recent stakes winners Wildcat Red, Uncle Sigh, and Sushi Empire, among others.
After the Wire: Fountain of Youth Stakes
Evan Hammonds picks apart the efforts of Intense Holiday in the Risen Star Stakes and Wildcat Red in the Fountain of Youth Stakes. watch video
Florida Derby Likely to Rematch Top FOY Foes
Wildcat Red and General a Rod, the one-two finishers in the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, will likely take their nascent rivalry to the next level in the $1 million Florida Derby.
Top Billing Headlines Fountain of Youth
With Cairo Prince and Honor Code sitting out the next leg of the Florida sophomore series on the road to the Kentucky Derby, the Feb. 22 Fountain of Youth attracted a strong 13-horse field led by Top Billing.
That Handicapping Show: Risen Star Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst hope to continue their winning streak this weekend with two key Kentucky Derby prep races, the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes and Risen Star Stakes. watch video
Garoffalo Dreaming Big With Wildcat Red
This year, Venezuelan-born trainer Jose Garoffalo and owner Salvatore Delfino have ventured into exciting new territory--the Triple Crown trail with Fountain of Youth (gr. II) contender Wildcat Red.
Saez to Ride Wildcat Red in Fountain of Youth
Wildcat Red will have a new rider in Luis Saez for his next scheduled start in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 22.
After the Wire: Withers S. & Sam F. Davis S.
Evan Hammonds recaps the wins by Samraat, Vinceremos, and Wildcat Red over the weekend. watch video
Wildcat Red Impresses in Hutcheson, FOY Next
Honors Stable Corporation's Wildcat Red turned in a sparkling performance Feb. 1 at Gulfstream Park, taking the $200,000 Hutcheson Stakes (gr. III) over eight other 3-year-olds in dominant fashion.
Wildcat Red Back to Sprint in Hutcheson
The Gulfstream Park Derby runner-up heads a competitive field of 10 sophomores in the seven-furlong dash Feb. 1 at Gulfstream Park.
Wildcat Red Being Pointed Toward Hutcheson
Honors Stable Corp.'s Wildcat Red has recovered from a cold and will be entered in the $200,000 Hutcheson Stakes (gr. II), to be run at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla., on Feb. 1.
Wildcat Red Set to Run Next in Holy Bull
Off his hard-fought runner-up finish in the Gulfstream Park Derby on New Year's Day, Florida-bred Wildcat Red earned his way into the mix for the track's key races for 3-year-olds.
General a Rod Slugs Out Gulfstream Derby Win
Derby season got off to a promising start Jan. 1 when General a Rod slugged it out to the wire with front-running Wildcat Red to prevail by a head in the $100,000 Gulfstream Park Derby.
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