Trainer:Frank Brothers Jockey:Rafael Bejarano Foaling Date: 2-11-2003 Pedigree: Giant's Causeway - Freddie Frisson by Dixieland Band Dosage Profile: 6-3-11-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.64 0.75 *DUAL QUALIFIER* 2005 Record: 5 starts 4-0-1 $682,575 Best Beyer Figure: 107 (sprint) Note: He won the Hopeful and Champagne Stakes with his only loss a third place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Finished second in the slop in the Hutcheson Stakes for his first start this year. Finished second in the Fountain of Youth but was moved up to first when Corinthian was disqualified to third for drifting out in the stretch and interfering with both First Samurai and Flashy Bull. Faded badly to 5th in the Blue Grass for his final prep, but was later diagnosed with 2 broken ribs during a rough start in that race where he hit the gate.
Top Kentucky Derby Contenders - my list of the top horses headed to the Derby with profiles for each with photos, stats, and link to more info like past performances and pedigree.
Analyzing the top 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders - My annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. This year there were is a 3-way tie for the top spot: Goldencents, Normandy Invasion, and Overanalyze.
2013 Kentucky Derby And Oaks Security - New enhanced stricter rules will be enforced this year. Be sure to read the rules as many have changed and more things are banned. There will still be magnetic wand searches of all patrons and many things are no longer allowed. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate.
Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2013 - by Jim Mazur. Includes lots of stats for all 3 races and explains how to use a system of statistically derived negative angles to eliminate the "bad" picks.
Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments - Commemorative DVD from Churchill Downs with video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info. Definitely recommended for any racing fan!
Review: Churchill Downs - America's Most Historic Racetrack by Kimberly Gatto. An entertaining and informative account of the history of the track and it's most famous race, the Kentucky Derby, with lots of photos. Definitely recommended.
Foaling Date: 2-11-2003