Trainer:Todd Pletcher Jockey:John Velazquez Foaling Date: 4-26-2004 Pedigree: Thunder Gulch - Circle of Life by Belong to Me Dosage Profile: 6-2-11-1-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.08 0.65 *dual qualifier* 2006 Record: 5 starts 3-2-0 $781,434 Best Beyer Figure: 102 Note: Won his first 3 starts before finishing second to Great Hunter in the Lane's End Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland and second to Street Sense in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. His wins include the Bashford Manor at Churchill Downs and an impressive last to first win in the Hopeful at Saratoga. Had bad luck in his first start of the year, finishing 5th in the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds after dodging a fallen horse. Returned in the Louisiana Derby to win easily despite being last early. He trained up to the Derby and finished 6th off the 8 week lay-off.
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: 4-26-2004