It just is what it is. [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. I thought that would settle him down a bit. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. Ramsey had planned to take Creative Minister to the track right after the mid-morning renovation break. The problem is that the race didnt come up that fast and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is a beast at Gulfstream Park. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. Trafalgar Without a ton of early pressure expected on the projected pace-setter Early Voting, Epicenter has the pace advantage and also benefits from the cutback in distance from the Derby. 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. Just one of those things. 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. Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. 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. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. "[14], Epicenter went off as the 4-1 favorite in a very deep field for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. That was a very impressive effort, Blasi said near the winners circle while Asmussen was back at the barn looking after La Crte. How to make 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic picks, bets. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. This horse is tricky. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. Epicenter Thoroughbred pedigree for Epicenter, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. Nevertheless this horse had a really weird trip and still won convincingly at Oaklawn Park. All rights reserved. You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. 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). I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. 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. 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. I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. 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. If you like California speed, this might be your play. Breeder: Westwind Farms, Sold to Winchell Thoroughbreds 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. Bet the Preakness! On December 4, 2022, Coolmore Stud announced that Epicenter would stand at their Ashford Stud for 2023 at a fee of $45,000.[27]. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. The Curlin colt is coming off an 11th-place finish in the April 9 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland for Villa Rosa Farm and Harlo Stable. All Rights Reserved. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. ", Photo: Anika MiskarEarly Voting gallops at Pimlico. "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. White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. He seemed more calm today, more mature, said Rosario, who also rode Epicenter in the Lecomte and a maiden victory last November at Churchill Downs. 1), Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford (Gr. 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. He was sired by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline. This one ran second in the Jeff Ruby behind a turf horse. The horse is gelded which would be awesome because it means we could see a Derby winner runner beyond his three or four year old season. He set fairly quick times as the pace setter in the UAE Derby and just didnt have the sustaining power to get the job done late. It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. Then there's 2011 runner-up Nehro, who gained the lead in the Churchill Downs stretchsending Asmussen's heart racingbefore yielding to Animal Kingdom. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. We're not smart enough to give up.". 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.' The only win to date is a maiden claiming victory. Happy Jack, another Preakness entrant, was third, a neck in front of Armagnac. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. She will likely be the favorite in that race and I dont expect her to even consider the 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. #Epicenter dominates the Risen Star Stakes on the Road to the #KyDerby for Joel Rosario, Steve Asmussen, and Winchell Thoroughbreds. Epicenter enters with four wins in six starts with half those efforts at 2 and half at 3. 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. 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. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. He broke away with a clean break and got into a nice little rhythm.". He found it with about 330 yards to go and was making up ground at the end, but it was too late to catch Epicenter. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Still in seventh place after three-quarters of a mile, he began to make up ground along the rail near the top of the stretch. 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. Historically these types of horses have a high probability to win. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. He broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. No thank you. In the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill will put the blinkers back on Happy Jack. Other Top Tracks, Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte, First Winner For Late Stallion Effinex Comes At Saratoga, Vanzzy Rises To The Occasion In Jersey Derby, Voss: Im Worried About The Lone Racing Veterinarian In The Classroom, Imprimus Earns Breeders Cup Turf Sprint Berth With Hard-Fought Victory At Kentucky Downs, Turfway Holiday Meet In The Mix As Churchill Trainers, Jockeys Make Winter Plans, Jockey Robbie Dunne Appeals 18-Month Bullying Ban. Epicenter had the lead into the deep stretch before huge 80-to-1 longshot Rich Strike stole the show with a late rally along the inside to win and leave Epicenter as runner-up. This one is a major toss for me in the Derby. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. 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. Smile Happy will look to run in the Blue Grass ahead of the Derby. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. This means he will now have the chance to get to the Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. I was really happy with him coming home," Hernandez said. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. "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. "Our opportunity this year with Epicenter? Epicenter, perhaps his best chance to win his first Kentucky Derby, led from gate to wire in a dominant, 2 3/4-length triumph in the Grade 2, $400,000Risen Star Stakes. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Like Justify, Curlin didn't race at 2 and entered the Derby undefeated with just three starts under his belt, including wins in the Rebel Stakes (G3) and Arkansas Derby (G2) at Oaklawn Park. He settled in fourth-place behind Cyberknife, who set moderate fractions for the first three-quarters of a mile. Featured Tracks However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. The lone win came at 6 furlongs in the Zia Park Derby. In the stretch, first Pappacap and then Call Me Midnight made strong moves. 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. He took two starts to break his maiden. The son of Not This Time seemed home free in the Derby in deep stretch, only to have the late-running Rich Strike shoot past him on the rail to win by three-quarters of a length at odds of 80-1. pic.twitter.com/26oaC8aBS3. 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 (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. [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. They all look good out there. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. "It's a big hole; he wants to fill it," Winchell said. 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. 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. Just as Epicenter earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, Turnerloose earned a like amount for the Kentucky Oaks. 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." Moving forward this is what we wanted to see. "He is taking a little siesta. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. Epicenter's owner, Ron Winchell, who has sent Asmussen a number of top runners, including Gun Runner (co-owned with Three Chimneys),has seen first hand Asmussen's determination to win the Derby. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. "[17], Epicenter went off as the 6-5 favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21. Print; Tweet Email. Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. If you guys want to go, we can go.' He hopes this is the year he finds out what it's like to enter the Derby winner's circle. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer. "He's extremely talented. He looked good out there. Can the Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath take on the boys and prevail like Swiss Skydiver did in 2020? 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. He's won pretty much every other race. His horses have failed to achieve the same success on other circuits. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. That's the great thing about horses like that, the consistency of them.". 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