This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. Historically these types of horses have a high probability to win. "He's in good shape.". Saturday, January 22, 2022 Post Time 7:20 PM E.T. 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. I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. 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. Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. This one was rolling at the end of the 2 year old season capping it off with a win at the Breeders Cup. But when you start running a 108, you can compete with anybody. ET, following the renovation break. Ramsey had planned to take Creative Minister to the track right after the mid-morning renovation break. I was really happy with him coming home," Hernandez said. The potential is there; Asmussen said that at this point in Epicenter's career, he is faster than both Gun Runner and Curlin when they went into the Derby. "I got 23 different feelings on the Derby that I very vividly remember. In the stretch, first Pappacap and then Call Me Midnight made strong moves. Those two figures offer this colt a double advantage over the other eight entrants, as the lower of the two is higher than the higher of the last two figures of any of the other horses. "He was jumping around," Ramsey said. And he did", said Asmussen. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. This one has lost 2 straight to Tiz the Bomb who will be a career turfer. [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. 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. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. "This year's Oaks and Derby are extremely exciting in terms of how strong the races look and how well all of the horses are doing going into them. There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. "We've just been seeing how he's progressing," said co-owner Greg Back. 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. 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. I walked him 35, close to 40 minutes. 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. [2] Not This Time stands at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky for US$75,000 service fee. Gulfstream Park If you like California speed, this might be your play. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. ', "It's typical of him. "He's moved forward from the Wood. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. And the tote board doesn't mean a. But I think getting the wins (record) has made me reflect and look back and just realize how blessed I am; and to have my family involved in it. Clunked in the Arkansas Derby after an upset in the Rebel. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. 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. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. 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). Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. He was comfortable doing it. He broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. The decision to ship to Baltimore came after the allowance score. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. He had worn them in three of his first four starts before O'Neill took them off for the Derby. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. Simplification horse page with past performances, speed figures, results, pedigree, photos and videos. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. It was the best performance of his five-race career. 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. All Rights Reserved. Gun Runner entered the Derby with four wins in five starts, including victories in the Risen Star and Louisiana Derby as his final preps. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. "He has taken a lot of training extremely easily," Asmussen said. His time of 1:54.38 for 1+316 miles set a new track record. Jos Ortiz had him picking off rivals going five wide in the second turn, but he flattened late and was caught by Smile Happy. Background [ edit] Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. 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 major toss for me in the Derby. Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. 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. The lone win came at 6 furlongs in the Zia Park Derby. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Given the poor performance of Simplification in Arkansas this weekend, this one is probably a fade. Description: Photo: Skip Dickstein. The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. Fern Circle Stables, Back Racing, and Magdalena Racing's allowance optional claiming winner Creative Minister was feeling good Wednesday in his first visit to the track. 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. 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. It might be a tougher task to run as well off nearly three months away from the races as compared to Epicenter and Trafalgar, but if Pappacap is fit to run as well as he did in his last race off workouts alone he should be a strong factor in this years Lecomte Stakes. Horses from Japan have proven that they deserve to be in on the conversation. I mean, Curlin gave us so much power. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtRon Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win. The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. In the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby, players would be wise to follow the narrative on this runner to decide if hes continuing the progression. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. "The trip didn't take anything out of him.". It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. "It's a big hole; he wants to fill it," Winchell said. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. "[17], Epicenter went off as the 6-5 favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21. Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. 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.' Yonkers Raceway "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. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. 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. 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 . Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only. 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. 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. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse.
"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. In the race he ran almost the same trip as the winner except he was inside the whole time. But the horse had other ideas. Here is stable of my top 5 Derby contenders heading into the last month of prep races. Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs.
Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). "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. Curlin would continue to reach racing's heights. 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. 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 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. 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. 1), Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford (Gr. Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. Cox is the reigning Eclipse Award winning trainer and this one is the kind of horse that is progressing at the right time. Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. 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. First one to the wire wins, like Steve always says. This one is a hard pass. The only win to date is a maiden claiming victory. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: Check out the #TwinSpiresReplay ?? In the Belmont, Curlin lost by a head to filly Rags to Riches. This horse is tricky. Epicenter , healing from a broken bone he suffered Presumptive horse of the year winner Flightline wa Editors note: This is one in a series of annual e We made it. He won the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at 3 and 4, the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (G1) at 3, and the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (G1) at 4 in earning back-to-back Horse of the Year titles. The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. This horse was included in that mix. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. 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. Im hesitant to endorse this one. White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. "Our opportunity this year with Epicenter? He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. 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[6] He returned on November 13 in another maiden special weight at Churchill Downs, this time at a distance of one mile. 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. Asmussen loves the natural talent of Epicenter, noting that if you only looked at numbers, you'd think Epicenter was training harder than some of his previous Derby contenders. 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 of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. Nope. 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. "[9], Epicenter began his three-year-old campaign on January 22, 2022, in the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds. Calumet Farm's Happy Jack, 30-1 on the Preakness morning line, arrived at Pimlico at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday after leaving Churchill Downs at 6 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. "He galloped a mile and a quarter. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer. She is talented and will be a deserving favorite in the Oaks, but not good enough to win the Derby. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. Trainer: Michael Merryman
*All statistics on this page include results from all countries. He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. How to make 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic picks, bets. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. "He was nice and comfortable and you just hope he'll finish the race, which he did. Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. An Epicenter loss on Saturday cannot be made up for with a victory in the Grade-1-come-lately Pennsylvania Derby. If you like Crown Pride, this one also has to at least be on your radar. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. His best Beyer speed figure is tops in the field at 102,. [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. "So I literally know what it feels like to think you're going to win the Derby, but it didn't happen.". Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. 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. "We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning," Winchell said. 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. 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). I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. Purse: $200,000. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. 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. Breeder: Winchell Farms Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Record: 6-4-1-0 This one is actually kind of interesting. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. He is a good shipper. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. Following the Saudi Cup, I wrote about the rise of Japanese runners. 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. The Derby was the first race for the colt outside of California. 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. Forte is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2022. 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. . Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . 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. 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 . 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. [2] Winchell and Asmussen had previously combined forces with champions Untapable and Gun Runner. 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. Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. Will Epicenter validate the belief he ran the best Kentucky Derby performance based on being relatively close to the hot pace? 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 got everything I wanted at Oaklawn and just couldnt do any running late. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. 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. Print; Tweet Email. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Five weeks later in the Breeders Cup Juvenile, once again Pappacap faced Corniche and while that one rolled wire-to-wire on top as the heavy favorite, Pappacap finished second of 11 in a fine effort, earning a career-best 95 figure in the process. That's why his training and his works since have been faster and stronger.". With only a couple chances left to earn points, it is time to start identifying contenders and pretenders. His horses have failed to achieve the same success on other circuits. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. ** 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. Last year, but not good enough to win the Derby 2 straight to the. He had worn them in three of his five-race career i 've had others where it was meant! 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