Trainer:Bob Baffert Jockey:Brice Blanc Foaling Date: 4-1-2002 Pedigree: Out of Place - Vex by Kris S Dosage Profile: 5-4-17-1-1 Dosage Index/CD: 1.67 0.39 2004 Record: 6 starts 1-1-0 $49,085 Best Beyer Figure: 96 Note: Winner of the Whirlaway Stakes at Aqueduct was sold after that victory to Stonerside and sent to Baffert. Not nominated to the Triple Crown in the early session, but the new owners did nominate him in the last session for $6000 despite his dull performance in the Louisiana Derby where he finished 8th, beating only one horse. Came back to finish 3rd in the WinStar Derby at Sunland Park where he finished well to lose by 1 1/2 lengths. Finished 2nd by 3 1/2 lengths in the Lexington then 17th in the Kentucky Derby.
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.
Foaling Date: 4-1-2002