Trainer:Saeed bin Suroor Jockey:Alan Garcia Foaling Date: 5-26-2006 Pedigree: Distorted Humor - Kellis Ransom by Red Ransom Dosage Profile: 6-3-14-0-1 Dosage Index/CD: 2.00 0.54 2008 Record: 2 Starts: 1 - 0 - 0, $37,200 Best Beyer Figure: 93 Note: Last year, he broke his maiden at Saratoga then faded to a well beaten 8th in the Norfolk Stakes at Santa Anita. Sent to Dubai, he ran second to Desert Party twice this year in an allowance and the UAE 2000 Guineas. Got his revenge on that rival in the UAE Derby where he set the pace, had a good lead in the stretch, and held off the late close of Desert Party by a half length. In the Kentucky Derby, he chased pacesetter Join in the Dance in 2nd through 3/4, then faded to finish 8th.
Dubai has not been a good place to prep for the Derby so far, so be wary. They don't do Beyer figures for races there, so the one above is for his maiden win at Saratoga last year. Does have a Racing Post rating of 112 which translates roughly to about a 100 Beyer.
Note that he will not hit his actual 3rd birthday until after the Preakness.
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.
