Trainer:Steve Asmussen Jockey:Shaun Bridgmohan Foaling Date: 2-25-2004 Pedigree: Cherokee Run - Checkered Flag by A.P. Indy Dosage Profile: 8-2-8-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.50 1.00 2006 Record: 5 starts 2-2-0 $113,299 Best Beyer Figure: 88 Note: Winner of 2 of four races last year, including his maiden on the 3rd try and an allowance at Churchill. He was 2nd in the Remsen to Nobiz Like Shobiz for his final start of 2006. Finished 3rd in the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds after rallying from 11th to get the lead in the stretch but couldn't hold it. Came back with another 3rd in the Louisiana Derby, again making a late gain. Finished third in a blanket finish in the Blue Grass Stakes for his final Derbyprep. Never ran a lick in the Kentucky Derby, finishing a well beaten 12th.
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.