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However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. Laurel Park "I'm good at getting here. The only win to date is a maiden claiming victory. 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). He pressed the early pace while racing two-wide, then moved to the lead at the top of the stretch and won handily by 6+12 lengths. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. He looked good out there. The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. Unified Report is unbeaten in three races but gets a test on two levels here as his wins in the Louisiana Legacy Stakes and Louisiana Juvenile Stakes were against Louisiana-breds and were sprint races; he will be tackling two-turns for the first time in the Lecomte. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. 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. To be able to win this race for the Winchell family is very special. [6] He returned on November 13 in another maiden special weight at Churchill Downs, this time at a distance of one mile. 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 was sired by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline. 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. 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. Happy Jack, another Preakness entrant, was third, a neck in front of Armagnac. He went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. 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. Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only. Is there a long shot lurking in the wings to run by them all? [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. 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. 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: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC "He is taking a little siesta. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. "He's extremely talented. 1993 . 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. 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. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida 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. He was sired by Not This Time, a graded stakes winner who finished second in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Juvenile before his career has cut short by injury. "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. 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. 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. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. Depending on how some of these horses progress, they could be seen in the Risen Star Stakes . "You look at the third-place Derby finishes by Curlin and Gun Runner and I've had horses that were good enough, they just weren't fast enough on that day or the circumstances didn't allow it," Asmussen said of his Derby drought. He is a good shipper. Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. The Derby was the first race for the colt outside of California. Crown Pride put him away in the last half furlong. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. 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. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. "We've come here eight times together. 8 JOCKEY: Joel Rosario / TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen RECORD: 7 starts: 4-2-0 TOP EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE: 105 . I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. 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. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtRon Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win. His current speed figure is among the top in the three year old crop. "The trip didn't take anything out of him.". Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. The euphoria of victory in a big race stifled by an injury to a stablemate on the undercard. "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. 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. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. Yonkers Raceway He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. 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. This is one that you definitely want to win. The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. 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. This one is a Derby pass for me. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. "He likes it here, so he's in good shape. 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. He seemed to be put together like a Derby horse. I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. We were proud of our horse and how he ran. Race 14 at Fair Grounds 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. Early Voting Gallops 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. In his second career start, also in a one-turn mile last fall, Trafalgar improved markedly, rallying from ninth of 10 to draw off late and earn a career-best figure, in this case an 88. 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. Then there's 2011 runner-up Nehro, who gained the lead in the Churchill Downs stretchsending Asmussen's heart racingbefore yielding to Animal Kingdom. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. Early Voting (102) Epicenter (100) Creative Minister (98) Epicenter (100) Creative Minister (98) 1:54.54: 5/7/22: 4th (98) CD 1 1/4M: Dirt-Fast: 2022 Kentucky . ), Morning Line Odds: 6/5Bet Now at FanDuel Racing. He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. If you like California speed, this might be your play. Fresh off a cross-country trip from Southern California that saw him arrive in Baltimore Tuesday evening, Armagnac hit the ground running Wednesday. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. 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. Supplemented to the Preakness for a $150,000 fee, the Creative Cause colt will make his stakes debut in the Preakness off back-to-back scores in maiden and allowance company for trainer Kenny McPeek. On the final turn, he moved to the outside and began closely steadily, striking the lead near the head of the stretch. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. Description: Photo: Skip Dickstein. 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. 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. "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. This one is a major toss for me in the Derby. 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. "Happy Jack, Fenwick Settle In 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 then shifted back out and came again. 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. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. [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. *Restricted to Black Type and Listed Races, New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Black Type). This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. Jockey Corey Lanerie tried to find room between rivals as he turned Smile Happy into the homestretch. 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. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. And the tote board doesn't mean a. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. He held second in the Louisiana Derby, 2 1/2 lengths behind victorious Epicenter after setting . That's why his training and his works since have been faster and stronger.". Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. If you guys want to go, we can go.' "We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning," Winchell said. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. This one is actually kind of interesting. "[17], Epicenter went off as the 6-5 favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21. 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. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. Epicenter (7-2), the third betting choice, had his way as he stayed out front. Following the Saudi Cup, I wrote about the rise of Japanese runners. 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. Epicenter. If there was any question about Epicenter, it was whether he would go too fast. He finished second by 1+14 lengths. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. "[22], Epicenter made his final start in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on November 5. All Rights Reserved. This horse is tricky. 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. Despite sitting wide, the colt who I had shown some support for, did little to make me think this one can even hit the board in the Derby. [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. Gun Runner and Curlin each finished third while Lookin At Lee nearly ended the drought for Derby horses breaking from post 1 when he finished second to Always Dreaming in 2017. Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. This girl ran a respectable Arkansas Derby against the colts. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. 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). It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. Epicenter (6-5) POST NUMBER: No. 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. 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 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. Epicenter then began his move on the outside, taking the lead at the quarter-pole. 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. He got everything I wanted at Oaklawn and just couldnt do any running late. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. 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. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. He's come here a bunch of other times. 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. "[14], Epicenter went off as the 4-1 favorite in a very deep field for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. With a handful of preps and several workouts left before the first Saturday in may, any picks at this point should be done strictly for editorial purposes with the ability to pivot on the day as the picture becomes more clear. Epicenter responded to the challenge from Zandon but could not match Rich Strike's closing kick. "He bounced out of the Derby with relative ease and made the ship fine. The way he did it today, the mile and a quarter (of the Derby) shouldn't be a problem. #Epicenter dominates the Risen Star Stakes on the Road to the #KyDerby for Joel Rosario, Steve Asmussen, and Winchell Thoroughbreds. 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. 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. Three Year Olds 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. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. One Mile and One Sixteenth 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 . In the lane Charge it responded like a shot to urging, but wandered right up the tail of White Abarrio while closing. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. Congratulations to the winner.". 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. Here is stable of my top 5 Derby contenders heading into the last month of prep races. 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 last Start: Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. Armagnac, owned by SF Racing and partners, last ran May 8, winning an allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita Park. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. Just as Epicenter earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, Turnerloose earned a like amount for the Kentucky Oaks. Just trying to get settled in and get our schooling done and run Saturday.". 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. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. No thank you. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. 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). At 7-2 Epicenter is the second-choice on the Derby morning line to Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Zandon (3-1), even though he defeated the son of Upstart by 3 1/4 lengths in the Feb. 19 Risen Star. I thought that would settle him down a bit. "It's a big hole; he wants to fill it," Winchell said. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. All Rights Reserved. In that race he ran into Corniche, who had just galloped in his maiden win and was the prohibitive favorite. Jockey: Joel Rosario NBA Betting Guide for Wednesday 3/1/23: Will the Knicks Keep Winning? What a story. "Hats off to him. An (*) asterisk after the odds means Epicenter was the post-time favorite. Keeneland Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. 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. 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