Trainer:Kelly Breen Jockey:Joe Bravo Foaling Date: 5-2-2006 Pedigree: Smart Strike - Paradise Pond by Cox's Ridge Dosage Profile: 9-3-10-0-0 Dosage Index/CD: 3.40 0.95 2008 Record: 3 Starts: 1 - 2 - 0, $69,600 Best Beyer Figure: 95 Note: Last year he broke his maiden in his 2nd start at Monmouth then was 2nd in the Remsen to Old Fashioned. Ran 2nd in an allowance at Gulfstream Park for his 2009 debut, then was 7th in the Sam F. Davis and Tampa Bay Downs and 3rd in another allowance at Gulfstream Park. Shipped to New York to run 4th in the Wood Memorial for his final prep. Interesting to note he celebrates his 3rd birthday on Derby day. In the Kentucky Derby, he raced mid-pack early then faded to finish 16th.
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.
