Trainer:Steve Asmussen Jockey:Robby Albarado Foaling Date: 3-25-2004 Pedigree: Smart Strike - Sherriffs Deputy by Deputy Minister Dosage Profile: 9-3-8-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 4.00 1.05 2006 Record: unraced Best Beyer Figure: 97 (101 sprint) Note: Unraced at two, he will come in into the Derby off only 3 career starts. He won a maiden special weight at Gulfstream in early February and was purchased privately for $3.5 million after that. In his next start he drew off by 5 1/4 lengths to win the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn, and then demolished the Arkansas Derby field by 10 1/2 lengths in his final Derby prep. Rallied from 14th in the Kentucky Derby to finish 3rd by 8 lengths behind Street Sense and Hard Spun. Rallied from 7th to win by a head over Street Sense in the Preakness.
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: 3-25-2004