It makes it extremely special. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. His best Beyer speed figure is tops in the field at 102,. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. That was a very impressive effort, Blasi said near the winners circle while Asmussen was back at the barn looking after La Crte. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. Epicenter was also the favorite in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) off impressive victories in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2). This one is on my radar, but I will be looking for a convincing win in the Wood Memorial if this one is going to be a part of my Derby day plays. Epicenter will break from post 8 in the Preakness, which Rich Strike is skipping. Blue Kentucky finished third in the Sugar Bowl Stakes near the end of December and he too is trying two turns for the first time. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. He had worn them in three of his first four starts before O'Neill took them off for the Derby. Just as Epicenter earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, Turnerloose earned a like amount for the Kentucky Oaks. Im not sure how strong the Arkansas Derby was. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. Gulfstream Park Cox is the reigning Eclipse Award winning trainer and this one is the kind of horse that is progressing at the right time. This one is a major toss for me in the Derby. [13] "He took a little dirt today and he didn't mind it," said Rosario. Klaravich Stables' Early Voting, the 7-2 choice on the Preakness morning line, made his first visit to the track at Pimlico Wednesday morning, a day after shipping in from trainer Chad Brown's stable at Belmont Park. In the meantime, exercise rider Danny Ramsey oversaw Creative Minister's first day of training at Pimlico after vanning from Louisville on Tuesday. Of the horses out of the Rebel it is probably the one that I would like best. "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. [19], The Travers Stakes on August 27 attracted a very strong field, including the top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby (Rich Strike, Epicenter and Zandon), Preakness winner Early Voting and Cyberknife, who had won the Haskell in his last start. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. When he was caught by Call Me Midnight at the wire last month in the Lecomte (G3), he went out in 23.40 and 47.01. Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. These runners are often way over bet. What a story. I'm unbelievably excited to be doing this well with this much on the line.". The three horses were transferred to the former assistant to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert while that conditioner serves a regulatory suspension for the post-race betamethasone positive of Medina Spirit in the 2021 Kentucky Derby. All Rights Reserved. He took two starts to break his maiden. Curlin would continue to reach racing's heights. 1), Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford (Gr. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! He was sired by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline. Now this is where the two colts paths diverge. The Oaks field is so deep that 2021 NetJets Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Echo Zulu enters with five wins in as many startsby more than 22 combined lengthsand yet she is the third-choice on the morning line at 4-1 behind Central Bank Ashland Stakes (G1) winner Nest (5-2) and undefeated Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) winner Kathleen O. "Hats off to him. We're lucky to have him. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. Trafalgar Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. On December 4, 2022, Coolmore Stud announced that Epicenter would stand at their Ashford Stud for 2023 at a fee of $45,000.[27]. Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. This horse is tricky. Some will point to an injury that was reported after the last race as the reason this one didnt have its best, but maybe the answer is that hes just not a grade 1 dirt router. If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. Laurel Park Considering the win was at Fair Grounds and at the distance of the Lecomte and Epicenter is making only his fourth career start and second around two-turns, this colt is the one to beat in the Lecomte. The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes , t Hallandale Beach, Fla. Trainers always are searchi Before handicapping the Grade 2, $400,000 San Feli History (1875-2022 Derby Results & Videos), Breeders' Cup Super Screener - Expert Picks. Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). The son of Quality Road made his first appearance at Pimlico just after 8:30 Wednesday morning, galloping about a mile for trainer Tim Yakteen. In the Belmont, Curlin lost by a head to filly Rags to Riches. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. Jockey: Joel Rosario [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. Longines Breeders' Cup Classic participant - 2022. Epicenter improved markedly last November in his second career start when stretching out to a mile (around one turn) for the first time and controlling the tempo from start to finish to beat nine other horses rather easily by 3 1/2 lengths. Epicenter then began his move on the outside, taking the lead at the quarter-pole. This horse was included in that mix. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. [8], "To be able to win the inaugural running of the Gun Runner today is special for us," said Scott Blasi, Asmussen's assistant trainer. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes , t Hallandale Beach, Fla. Trainers always are searchi Before handicapping the Grade 2, $400,000 San Feli History (1875-2022 Derby Results & Videos), Breeders' Cup Super Screener - Expert Picks. I thought Nehro was going to win it and Lookin At Lee was just unbelievable. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. To be able to win this race for the Winchell family is very special. Just one of those things. With his regular exercise rider Marino Garcia up, Early Voting went out to the track at 8:30 a.m. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. This is because after stalking in second and taking the lead to draw away in the stretch by 1 1/2 lengths, Trafalgar was challenged in the final yards but held his ground to emerge victorious by a head. Early Voting Gallops ET, following the renovation break. He went to the early lead, setting fast opening fractions of 22.37 seconds for the first quarter-mile and 45.72 for the half. He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. "I thought she won the Fair Grounds Oaks on natural ability and class," said Asmussen, adding that he's been pleased with her works and wants her razor sharp for Friday. If this one gained some professionalism from the start, he may be the likeliest Derby winner we saw all weekend. Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. "The only way I can explain it is, it just wasn't meant to be," Blasi said, adding of the torrid pace that included the first-quarter mile in a Derby-record :21.78, "I don't think anybody saw those fractions coming the first three-quarters of a mile of the race. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. That's the great thing about horses like that, the consistency of them.". Saturday, January 22, 2022 Post Time 7:20 PM E.T. They won the Kentucky Derby. He's hoping this might be the year that story finds a chapter that includes him. It will take something special for the son of Runhappy to turn the tables on Epicenter who he faced in his last race at Fair Grounds. 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. Nevertheless this horse had a really weird trip and still won convincingly at Oaklawn Park. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. Trained by Steve Asmussen Top Speed Figure: 97 Equibase Speed Figure This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. "He was jumping around," Ramsey said. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. Horse Profile for Epicenter | Equibase is Your Official Source for Thoroughbred Racing Information Horse Profile Home Stats Central Horse Profile (Thoroughbred) Epicenter (KY) TB, B, C, foaled January 29, 2019 ( Not This Time - Silent Candy, by Candy Ride (ARG) ) Connections as of Current Entry: Jockey: N/A Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen "Before he passed away, he would always talk about winning the Derby and the 2-year-olds we had coming up," Ron Winchell said. Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. You'll get the best projections in the business! The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. Is there a long shot lurking in the wings to run by them all? He notes that in following the Derby his whole life, it nearly always seems that the winners' stories sound like "they were meant to be before it happened." Since the race was worth 50-20-10-5 points to the top four finishers, Epicenter probably is qualified for the Kentucky Derby, a goal that owner Ron Winchell had in mind from the day he paid $260,000 to buy the Not This Time colt as a yearling. Welcome to Equibase.com, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. Armagnac, owned by SF Racing and partners, last ran May 8, winning an allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita Park. After a mediocre fourth place finish in the Del Mar Futurity last summer, trainer Mark Casse did not give up on Pappacap and entered him in a two-turn race for the first time in the American Pharoah Stakes. "One particular moment he said, 'I won't win it, but you will.' The Preakness will be Early Voting's first start away from Aqueduct Racetrack, where he broke his maiden, won the Withers (G3), and finished second by a neck in the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino (G2). This girl ran a respectable Arkansas Derby against the colts. Print; Tweet Email. Asmussen most assuredly puts the work in as he searches for Derby gloryin April he drove all night from Oaklawn to Churchill to witness an Epicenterbreezebut he's also been around the race enough to nod to the 'Derby gods.' Epicenter With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. After losing to Street Sense in the Derby, Curlin put it all together in an amazing stretch run in the Preakness to edge that rival. Epicenter enters with four wins in six starts with half those efforts at 2 and half at 3. The last three Preakness winners have gone to post with odds of 11/1, 11/1 and 6/1. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. Historically these types of horses have a high probability to win. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. Welcome to Equibase.com, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. The post Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report. Depending on how some of these horses progress, they could be seen in the Risen Star Stakes . To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. Jockey Corey Lanerie tried to find room between rivals as he turned Smile Happy into the homestretch. Bettors tabbed Epicenter as the 9-2 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which closed Saturday prior to the runnings of the $1 million Blue Grass (GI), $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (GI) and $750,000 Wood Memorial (GII). Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. This one has lost 2 straight to Tiz the Bomb who will be a career turfer. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. "It's a big hole; he wants to fill it," Winchell said. With Rosario riding him for the third time, he set honest fractions of 23.79, 47.97, 1:12.25 and 1:36.58 on the way to a winning time of 1:49.03 for the 1 1/8 miles of the fast main track. Had the chance to establish himself in the Arkansas Derby and just didnt look good fading from the early pack. He was comfortable doing it. This one seems to just be the precocious type as he really hasnt progressed in his three year old season. On the final turn, he moved to the outside and began closely steadily, striking the lead near the head of the stretch. There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. This one is a Derby pass for me. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Epicenter, recovering from surgeries, arrives at Ashford Stud, Flightline and friends: See the 2022 Eclipse Award finalists, Flatter: At last, Eclipse Awards decisions have been made, Division Rankings: This Eclipse voter has made up his mind, Eclipse opinion: Epicenter has led Taiba every step of the way, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, HRN Speed figures powered by Colts Neck data. You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. "Because it's the Kentucky Derby; it's attaining something that you haven't," Asmussen said of his drive for the Roses. Moving way up in class from the maiden ranks to run in the inaugural Gun Runner Stakes, and in his first try around two-turns, Epicenter improved again to a career-best 98 Equibase Speed Figure while cruising to a 6 1/2-length win in ridden out fashion. Trainer: Michael Merryman He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. This one was rolling at the end of the 2 year old season capping it off with a win at the Breeders Cup. Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was installed as the prohibitive 6-5 program choice in the Preakness field of nine runners. However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. La Crte is comfortable and weight bearing, a Tweet from owner Stonestreet Stables said Saturday night. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. "He was nice and comfortable and you just hope he'll finish the race, which he did. He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. Asmussen would love to help make Verne Winchell's prediction come true Saturday evening at Churchill but he's also appreciative of what he's accomplished as well as his racing family. He doesn't really care about anything. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. Epicenter closed steadily, first on the inside and then to the outside as Early Voting shifted towards the rail. Demling just locked in his picks for Flightline, Taiba, Epicenter and every horse in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic field. Epicenter does meet some key trends and respected metrics in horse racing when determining a contender or winner of the Kentucky Derby. Keeneland We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. McPeek, who won the COVID-delayed 2020 Preakness with the filly Swiss Skydiver over Kentucky Derby winner and eventual Horse of the Year Authentic, is scheduled to be at Pimlico Thursday morning. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. "The trip didn't take anything out of him.". He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. In fact, since first sending out ninth-place Fifty Stars for the 2001 Derby, the Racing Hall of Famer has moved into consideration for the "best trainer to not yet win the Derby" category behind his 23 starts without a victory in the Churchill Downs classic. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. "We were able to drop him down in competition and just get him set up with a field that would be sort of a confidence booster for him," Yakteen said. Pappacap began his career last spring and summer in sensational fashion, breaking his maiden easily by almost three lengths then winning the Best Pal Stake by nearly five lengths. In fact, an upset by Cyberknife could clinch the three-year-old championship. He finished second by three-quarters of a length to one of the biggest upset winners in the history of the Derby. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. How to make 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic picks, bets. He got everything I wanted at Oaklawn and just couldnt do any running late. However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. He was trained by Todd Pletcher and has raced for Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by South Gate Farm. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. The trouble is that this one is pointed to the Bay Shore instead of the Wood which implies this one wont be pointed toward the Derby anyway. That came about a half-hour after previously undefeated La Crte was pulled up on the backstretch by jockey Joel Rosario while leading the $300,000 Rachel Alexandra (G2), a prep for the Kentucky Oaks. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. His horses have failed to achieve the same success on other circuits. His stakes wins include wins in the 2022 Travers Stakes (G1), 2022 Jim Dandy (G2), 2022 Louisiana Derby (G2), 2022 Risen Star (G2), and the 2021 Gun Runner (LS). It is hard to see this runner making enough progress to get the job done even if he makes the gate at the Kentucky Derby. Cyberknife also won his most recent start at this distance and over the track, but it was a maiden race so he is stepping way up in class. If so, hes a major threat. The rest of the field, with their best Equibase Speed Figures, is Blue Kentucky (94 in sprints), Call Me Midnight (89), Cyberknife (91), Presidential (79), Surfer Dude (92 sprinting) and Unified Report (90 sprinting). Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. Gun Runner entered the Derby with four wins in five starts, including victories in the Risen Star and Louisiana Derby as his final preps. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. The colt currently has 0 Kentucky Derby points but was transferred out of the Bob Baffert barn. "He traveled well. Ramsey had planned to take Creative Minister to the track right after the mid-morning renovation break. Trainer Kevin McKathan said Fenwick will train Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Epicenter, Early Voting Get Acquainted With Pimlico. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenter (Not This Time) put in his final work ahead of next week's GI Kentucky Derby with a five-furlong drill in 1:01.00 (3/6) at Churchill Downs Sunday.Over a muddy . The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. Me Midnight, losing by a head to filly Rags to Riches plenty of spring success to... Chance to establish himself in the Louisiana Derby these horses are currently outside the top will. 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