Just one of those things. 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.' "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. 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. [7], Epicenter made his final start of the year on December 26 in the newly-created Gun Runner Stakes, an early prep race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby over 1+116 miles at Fair Grounds Race Course in Louisiana. "I think we accomplished that. Saturdays Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes showcases nine recently turned 3-year-olds and is the first of a local three-race prep series at the Fair Grounds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. "Happy Jack, Fenwick Settle In Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. "I also thought he took the Louisiana Derby extremely easilyin terms of how he came back from the test barn and went into the barn. Winchell Thoroughbreds'Epicenter, the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21Preakness Stakes (G1), jogged a mile around Pimlico Race Course early May 18, his first morning in town after vanning from Louisville. In the Belmont, Curlin lost by a head to filly Rags to Riches. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtRon Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win. It just is what it is. Just as Epicenter earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, Turnerloose earned a like amount for the Kentucky Oaks. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. First one to the wire wins, like Steve always says. Which horses should you bet on at TVG? "He likes it here, so he's in good shape. We're lucky to have him. Trainer Kevin McKathan said Fenwick will train Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Epicenter, Early Voting Get Acquainted With Pimlico. "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. This one couldnt beat Classic Causeway who didnt exactly flatter the Tampa Bay runners on Saturday. That may not be everything as speed hasnt really held at Oaklawn, but this one feels like a cut below the runners that will end up in the gate. In the race he ran almost the same trip as the winner except he was inside the whole time. Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. Epicenter (left) prepares to head to the track at Pimlico Race Course Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenter , the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21 Preakness Stakes (G1), jogged a mile around Pimlico Race Course early May 18, his first morning in town after vanning from Louisville. Epicenter responded to the challenge from Zandon but could not match Rich Strike's closing kick. Trafalgar took two months off and ran in an allowance race at Fair Grounds on Dec. 2, instead of a stakes race as Epicenter did. Leading the Lecomte field is Epicenter, winner of the Gun Runner Stakes on Dec. 26, a newly anointed Road to the Derby race in which he earned 10 points, which could be significant later in the season. The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable. Epicenter does meet some key trends and respected metrics in horse racing when determining a contender or winner of the Kentucky Derby. "Our opportunity this year with Epicenter? Third in the UAE Derby this one is the least enticing as he closed into a fast pace and still could get into the exacta. You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. "He ran that incredible race in the allowance, and Kenny said, 'This horse has as much talent as my other stakes horses. Bet the Preakness! Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. Armagnac went gate to wire in the 1 1/16-mile race that followed a fourth-place finish in the April 9 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1), 121/2 lengths behind stablemate Taiba. Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. [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. 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Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. In the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill will put the blinkers back on Happy Jack. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. I knew he was a talented horse. ), Morning Line Odds: 6/5Bet Now at FanDuel Racing. Breeder: Winchell Farms Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Record: 6-4-1-0 "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. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Jockey Corey Lanerie tried to find room between rivals as he turned Smile Happy into the homestretch. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. Epicenter (7-2), the third betting choice, had his way as he stayed out front. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. It was one of those evenings that even the most successful trainers must endure from time to time. As a consistent, fast, and pace-versatile horse who has already won at 1 3/16 miles, hes the deserving favorite in the Preakness. Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. Fresh off a cross-country trip from Southern California that saw him arrive in Baltimore Tuesday evening, Armagnac hit the ground running Wednesday. 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. The colt currently has 0 Kentucky Derby points but was transferred out of the Bob Baffert barn. I never dreamed he'd lose," Asmussen said. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. Im hesitant to endorse this one. 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. 8 JOCKEY: Joel Rosario / TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen RECORD: 7 starts: 4-2-0 TOP EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE: 105 . Forte is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2022. However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. He continued to draw away down the stretch to win by 5+14 lengths over Cyberknife, with Zandon in third and Rich Strike fourth. 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. 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[4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. Breeder: Vivian E. Rall. [2] Not This Time stands at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky for US$75,000 service fee. This is one that you definitely want to win. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable advantage coming into the Preakness, according to HRN. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. Can the Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath take on the boys and prevail like Swiss Skydiver did in 2020? Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. In the Lecomte, Epicenter established an easy lead on fairly brisk fractions but Call Me Midnight rallied from eighth of nine early and 12 lengths back, to get up by a head on the wire, earning a . [23] The Daily Racing Form later reported that Epicenter suffered a lateral condylar fracture to his right foreleg and was expected to undergo surgery at Rood & Riddle the following morning. Horses from Japan have proven that they deserve to be in on the conversation. 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. The Derby was the first race for the colt outside of California. Epicenter (7-5) Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds Career record: 5 starts - 3 wins - 1 second - 0 thirds Career earnings: $410,639 Earnings per start: $82,128 Top Equibase Speed Figure: 97 Kentucky Derby points: 64 Pedigree: Not This Time - Silent Candy, by Candy Ride Color: Bay He's won pretty much every other race. Saturday's Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes showcases nine recently turned 3-year-olds and is the first of a local three-race prep series at the Fair Grounds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. Making his second start off the layoff, second over the Fair Grounds surface and second at this distance, Trafalgar draws one position inside Epicenter in the gate, and if in the final yards these two colts are neck-and-neck, Trafalgar may have the mental talent to post the mild upset and win. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. And he did", said Asmussen. This one is actually kind of interesting. He finished second by 1+14 lengths. To be able to win this race for the Winchell family is very special. "I've had the disappointment and survived it. He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. He went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. The problem is that the race didnt come up that fast and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is a beast at Gulfstream Park. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. They won the Kentucky Derby. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. These runners are often way over bet. The 2022 Preakness Stakes is Sat., May 21, and nine top 3-year-olds will run in the second jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course. Knowing that many will press for the lead in the Kentucky Derby, I feel this one is going to fade off late and be no factor. "I thought Nehro was home; I did not pick up Animal Kingdom," Asmussen recalled of watching that race. They all look good out there. Moving forward this is what we wanted to see. It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. Race 14 at Fair Grounds This one was rolling at the end of the 2 year old season capping it off with a win at the Breeders Cup. This could be the Derby Asmussen garners a more-lasting winning feeling as he sends out Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenteroff of dominating victories at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in the Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) and the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2). Depending on how some of these horses progress, they could be seen in the Risen Star Stakes four weeks from now on Feb. 19, and then hopefully in the Louisiana Derby on March 26. Notes: Using TVG projections and Horse Racing Nation (HRN) as a guide, here are the horse profiles for the second leg of Americas Triple Crown. Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez #Epicenter dominates the Risen Star Stakes on the Road to the #KyDerby for Joel Rosario, Steve Asmussen, and Winchell Thoroughbreds. I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. You just have to come here and kind of get that done., Winchell said the March 26 running of the Louisiana Derby (G1) would be next for Epicenter, for whom he said its all good at the moment.. . 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). He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. Compared with Asmussen's previous Derby horses that went on to earn Horse of the Year honors, Epicenter's preparation is closer to Gun Runner's than Curlin's. It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. 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. 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. This one is a hard pass. Equibase Company is the Official Supplier of Racing Information and Statistics to America's Best Racing, Breeders' Cup, Daily Racing Form, NTRA, The Jockey Club, TRA, TVG and XpressBet. "It's a big hole; he wants to fill it," Winchell said. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. Armagnac Entersoff Confidence-Builder Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. 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. Is there a long shot lurking in the wings to run by them all? New players, bet $5, win $100 on the Preakness and get Win Bet Insurance if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd. Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. It was the best performance of his five-race career. This one is a Derby pass for me. Epicenter Epicenter (6-5) POST NUMBER: No. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. Brown and Klaravich owner Seth Klarman opted to skip the Kentucky Derby to focus on the Preakness, which they won in 2017 with Cloud Computing using the same script. Of the horses out of the Rebel it is probably the one that I would like best. [24] On November 6, Asmussen confirmed that Epicenter would be retired from racing, adding that the surgery was successful and the prognosis for him to stand at stud was good.[25]. I'm unbelievably excited to be doing this well with this much on the line.". Included in the travel party was Sabas Rivera, a barn foreman for trainer Doug O'Neill. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. Jockey: Joel Rosario Breeder: Southern Equine Stables, LLC. "He is taking a little siesta. 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. The New York prep circuit has been most terrible in the Kentucky Derby, but this year there are some sneaky signals that this could be the year for these runners. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. Even with Corniche rolling all alone on the front end, Pappacap stayed as close as he could and held second at 13 to 1 odds. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Horse: Gens: Highlight: X-Factor: Chef List: Reports: Maintenance: Subscriptions: Help: Message Board: Horse: epicenter : EPICENTER (CHI) G, 2007 {5-j} DP = 6-5-7-0-2 (20) DI = 2.64 CD = 0.65 : SIR CAT (USA) dkb/br. "He's moved forward from the Wood. "[22], Epicenter made his final start in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on November 5. He held second in the Louisiana Derby, 2 1/2 lengths behind victorious Epicenter after setting . No thank you. 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. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. "It's become a lot more emotional for me because of how blessed we've been and the success that we've hadthe excitement of everybody coming for the Derby and feeling like you have a chance. 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). "We've come here eight times together. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. "He was jumping around," Ramsey said. He's not going to beat us.' However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. Although only winning by a head, and although the figure was lower at 82 then in his previous race, Trafalgar showed a lot of mental toughness in victory which may benefit him in the Lecomte. Now, with two wins this year in the Louisiana Derby and Risen Star plus a pair of runner-up finishes, Epicenter takes the lead role in the Preakness with Rich Strike bypassing the race. Pappacap, Lecomte Stakes Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. It makes it extremely special. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! Just nice and quiet. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. While this horse seems to be coming along nicely, the likelihood that he can make that kind of jump in a short time just seems like a reach. Other highly regarded contenders included Zandon (Blue Grass Stakes), Taiba (Santa Anita Derby), White Abarrio (Florida Derby), Messier (second in Santa Anita Derby), Cyberknife (Arkansas Derby) and Mo Donegal (Wood Memorial). It seems like his energy level is good," said Scott Blasi, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen, who left the track early to watch horses work at The Midlantic Sale, Fasig-Tipton's 2-year-olds in training sale at Timonium. She has a condylar fracture that is a good candidate for repair. I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. Demling just locked in his picks for Flightline, Taiba, Epicenter and every horse in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic field. 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. ", Photo: Anika MiskarEarly Voting gallops at Pimlico. If so, hes a major threat. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. Now this is where the two colts paths diverge. We're not smart enough to give up.". As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. Curlin would continue to reach racing's heights. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. 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. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. His best Beyer speed figure is tops in the field at 102,. Description: Photo: Skip Dickstein. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. Nevertheless this horse had a really weird trip and still won convincingly at Oaklawn Park. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. 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. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! This one just barely cracked the top 3 of the Louisiana Derby. Both of those horses, eventual two-time Horse of the Year Curlin and 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner, would finish third in the Kentucky Derby. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. Tawny Port (24-1), Slow Down Andy (7-1), Trafalgar (24-1), second choice Pappacap (7-2), Bodock (63-1) and Russian Tank (149-1) finished fifth through 10th in that order. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. Epicenter did all the dirty work that day, carving out fast early fractions of :23 2/5 and :47, setting the table for Call Me Midnight's late run. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. 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. His current speed figure is among the top in the three year old crop. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. pic.twitter.com/26oaC8aBS3. Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. If ever there was a Derby Fever horse this might be the one. Epicenter Off to a Good Start as a Stallion at Ashford Nearly four months after suffering a career-ending injury in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), champion 3-year-old male Epicenter is. The Florida Derby was his third career race. Epicenter closed steadily, first on the inside and then to the outside as Early Voting shifted towards the rail. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. "He's traveling really well. Nope. He said the son of Not This Time is well within himself in working four times since the March 26 Louisiana Derby, including a five-furlong breeze in 1:00.80 April 17 at Churchill. We will see what happens. This girl ran a respectable Arkansas Derby against the colts. He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. He vied for the earlier lead with Surfer Dude, then kicked clear in the stretch to win by .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}3+12 lengths. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. Meanwhile, Early Voting tracked the early pace set by Armagnac and moved to the lead entering the stretch, pulling well clear with an eighth of a mile remaining. Trafalgar is an up-and-coming horse who has won two in a row including a race at the distance of the Lecomte at Fair Grounds. If this one gained some professionalism from the start, he may be the likeliest Derby winner we saw all weekend. Zandon, a debut winner who lost by a nose Dec. 4 in the Remsen (G2) at Aqueduct, blew the start going straight up at the break Saturday. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. One Mile and One Sixteenth [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. (I will reference Equibase's Speed Figure and BRIS and Beyer speed figures, which tells you how fast a horse has been running in each of its races -- adjusted for track, distances, and conditions. "He traveled well. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. Before he gets to Saturday, Asmussen will have a chance at his third Oaks win with undefeated champion juvenile filly Echo Zulu, a daughter of Gun Runner campaigned by L and N Racing and Winchell Thoroughbreds. 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. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. Epicenter responded to the Oaks instead room between rivals as he turned Happy... 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