Trainer:D. Wayne Lukas Jockey:Rafael Bejarano Foaling Date: 5-16-2002 Pedigree: Storm Cat - Good Example by Crystal Glitters Dosage Profile: 6-3-7-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.57 0.94 *Dual Qulaifier* 2004 Record: 7 starts 2-1-1 $480,260 Best Beyer Figure: 105 Graded Stakes Earnings: $632,250 Note: $1.5 million yearling purchase won the Lane's End Breeders' Futurity then was 4th in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Failed as the favorite in his 2005 debut in the San Vicente, finished last in a 4 horse field. Rebounded to finish 1st by over 6 lengths in the San Felipe but followed that up with a dismal 4th in the Blue Grass, beaten over 15 lengths. Seems to have a 1 good then 2 bad pattern to his races. Fractured a sesamoid in a workout on Sunday 5/1, so is now out.
2010 Kentucky Derby Contenders - It's that time again! Here is my first list of early Derby contenders with photos and profiles. I will update this as needed, so expect a lot of changes between now and May 1st.
Experimental Free Handicap - Ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2009 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2010 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager - There will again be three future wager pools for the Derby on February 12-14, March 5-7, and March 26-28. There will be a single pool for the Oaks on March 5-7.
Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments - Commemorative DVD from Churchill Downs. A great new DVD with video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info. Definitely recommended for any racing fan!
Fillies in the Kentucky Derby - a look at the 39 fillies who have contested the Run for the Roses and how they did. So far there have been 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 5 thirds.