Trainer:Steve Asmussen Jockey:Shaun Bridgmohan Foaling Date: 2-19-2005 Pedigree: Pulpit - Wild Vision by Wild Again Dosage Profile: 8-7-11-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.73 0.88 dual qualifier 2007 Record: 4 starts 1-2-1 $516,718 Best Beyer Figure: 105 Note: Second in the Champagne Stakes and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Easy winner in both the Risen Star Stakes and Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds. Disappointed big time at even money odds in the Blue Grass, never getting in the race and finishing 10th beaten 11 1/2 lengths for his final prep. Made a mild rally from 18th to finish 8th in the Kentucky Derby.
Top Kentucky Derby Contenders - Here is my ongoing look at the top contenders for the 2012 Run for the Roses with profiles, photos, and lots of info for each horse. Updated weekly.
2012 Triple Crown Late Nominations - Twenty more thoroughbreds were made eligible for the three Triple Crown races for a fee of $6000 by the late nomination deadline, including Swale Stakes winner Trinniberg. Any not nominated now will have to pay a huge supplement fee to enter. Check out the list here.
2012 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Ticket Prices - The advance sale prices for 2012 Kentucky Derby and Oaks tickets will remain the same as they have been since 2001, but prices at the gate will go up to $50 for the Derby and $30 for the Oaks.
Derby Contender Graded Stakes Earnings - ranks the top contenders by graded earnings. This is what determines who can get in the starting gate on Derby day. Includes earnings through 4/22.
Experimental Free Handicap - Ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2011 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2012 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager - There will again be three future wager pools for the Derby on Feb. 18-20, March 11-13, and April 1-3. There will be a single pool for the Oaks on March 11-13.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 - Wagering is now closed and the field wound up as the 3-2 favorite with Union Rags next at 7-1. Get the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 - Wagering is now closed and the field is the 3-1 favorite over Union Rags at 4-1. In the only Kentucky Oaks Future, the field is the 4-1 favorite. Get the horses, final odds, free past performances, and exact will-pay amounts here.
Injury Report - who is hurt or off the trail from the Road to the Roses contest
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.
DRF Kentucky Derby Special - Lots of good info like past winners preps, contenders, past performances, and latest news.
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.
