Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. Laurel Park 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. 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. New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. Background [ edit] Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. 1993 . *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. "He was jumping around," Ramsey said. [10], Epicenter returned to racing on February 19 in the Risen Star Stakes. Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. The trainer who has sent out more winners in North American racing than any conditioner in history has found the Derby a bit elusive; even when he's twice sent out Derby starters that eventually would earn Horse of the Year titles. But when you start running a 108, you can compete with anybody. Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Gr. 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. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. "He bounced out of the Derby with relative ease and made the ship fine. 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 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. "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. If you like California speed, this might be your play. I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. 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. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. 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. This one is a hard pass. 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. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. 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. No thank you. "[9], Epicenter began his three-year-old campaign on January 22, 2022, in the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds. 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. "I think we accomplished that. Trainer Steve Asmussen has entered champion Echo Zulu in the Kentucky Oaks and will look for his first Kentucky Derby win with Epicenter at Churchill Downs. "Because it's the Kentucky Derby; it's attaining something that you haven't," Asmussen said of his drive for the Roses. Epicenter. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. 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). It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. He took two starts to break his maiden. Epicenter (7-2), the third betting choice, had his way as he stayed out front. This is another Brad Cox who looks alright on paper. He swung five-wide moving into the stretch and moved steadily to the lead to win by 1+12 lengths over Zandon, with Early Voting finishing in fourth. In the lane Charge it responded like a shot to urging, but wandered right up the tail of White Abarrio while closing. He then shifted back out and came again. He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. "He traveled well. It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. [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. "He is tired right now," Rivera 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. This horse is tricky. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. 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 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. If she were to get in here though she would be a great bet against because she would take a ton of narrative money. This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. 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. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. 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. New players, bet $5, win $100 on the Preakness and get Win Bet Insurance if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd. We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Handicappers will point to the huge closing kick this one has showed in the last two races. Rosecroft Raceway 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. 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. He was sired by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. But the horse had other ideas. He got the time off," Hernandez said. This one is actually kind of interesting. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. I thought that would settle him down a bit. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. 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. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen 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. Which horses should you bet on at TVG? "He's in good shape.". 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. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. She has a condylar fracture that is a good candidate for repair. Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC And he did", said Asmussen. This one couldnt beat Classic Causeway who didnt exactly flatter the Tampa Bay runners on Saturday. Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. 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. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. Purse: $200,000. [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. 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 had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The Florida Derby was his third career race. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. 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. There are no re-dos. The way he did it today, the mile and a quarter (of the Derby) shouldn't be a problem. Depending on how some of these horses progress, they could be seen in the Risen Star Stakes . Here is stable of my top 5 Derby contenders heading into the last month of prep races. "I've had the disappointment and survived it. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. 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 . The problem is that the race didnt come up that fast and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is a beast at Gulfstream Park. 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. As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. I'm unbelievably excited to be doing this well with this much on the line.". It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. NBA Betting Guide for Wednesday 3/1/23: Will the Knicks Keep Winning? Photo: Anika MiskarCreative Minister gallops atPimlico. Nope. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. His current speed figure is among the top in the three year old crop. "[14], Epicenter went off as the 4-1 favorite in a very deep field for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. In the race he ran almost the same trip as the winner except he was inside the whole time. 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. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. We will see what happens. Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass See who is a fan of Simplification. He got everything I wanted at Oaklawn and just couldnt do any running late. Early Voting Gallops Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. Epicenter closed steadily, first on the inside and then to the outside as Early Voting shifted towards the rail. "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! And the tote board doesn't mean a. They won the Kentucky Derby. Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. He sent out Creator to victory in the 2016 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1). The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. This one was rolling at the end of the 2 year old season capping it off with a win at the Breeders Cup. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. All Rights Reserved. Epicenter (6-5) POST NUMBER: No. 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. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. 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. In fact, an upset by Cyberknife could clinch the three-year-old championship. Pappacap, Lecomte Stakes The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. Nevertheless this horse had a really weird trip and still won convincingly at Oaklawn Park. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. 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. "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 field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. 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 held second in the Louisiana Derby, 2 1/2 lengths behind victorious Epicenter after setting . This is one that you definitely want to win. 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. Creative Minister Feeling Good O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. Smile Happy will look to run in the Blue Grass ahead of the Derby. "I got 23 different feelings on the Derby that I very vividly remember. pic.twitter.com/26oaC8aBS3. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. 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. *Restricted to Black Type and Listed Races, New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Black Type). "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. He looked good out there. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. 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. That runner was awful at Oaklawn against the East Coast contingent. 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. The colt currently has 0 Kentucky Derby points but was transferred out of the Bob Baffert barn. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. We're not smart enough to give up.". If you guys want to go, we can go.' Trainer: Michael Merryman He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. 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. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. Trafalgar 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). Cox is the reigning Eclipse Award winning trainer and this one is the kind of horse that is progressing at the right time. Epicenter "Happy Jack, Fenwick Settle In "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. Yonkers Raceway I walked him 35, close to 40 minutes. All Rights Reserved. Pappacap is notable not because of his two runner-up efforts last fall but because those efforts came against unbeaten and untested Corniche in the G1 American Pharoah Stakes and in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile. Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. 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. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! The problem I have is that the Kentucky Derby has been a front runners game largely since the introduction of the points system. "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. Im not sure how strong the Arkansas Derby was. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. 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. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. "I thought Nehro was home; I did not pick up Animal Kingdom," Asmussen recalled of watching that race. And bam. Armagnac, owned by SF Racing and partners, last ran May 8, winning an allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita Park. 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. [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. And he's won the Derby's sister race, the Kentucky Oaks (G1), with Summerly in 2005 and Untapable in 2014. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. "He galloped a mile and a quarter. Of the horses out of the Rebel it is probably the one that I would like best. "I'm good at getting here. These runners are often way over bet. 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. Longines Breeders' Cup Classic participant - 2022. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. This meant that White Abarrio tipped out first getting the third path into the lane while Charge it had to swing around to the 4th. 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 was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. 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. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). 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. 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 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. "The trip didn't take anything out of him.". With only a couple chances left to earn points, it is time to start identifying contenders and pretenders. [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. "He's moved forward from the Wood. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. Crown Pride put him away in the last half furlong. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, 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, Epicenter takes them all the way in the Risen Star for Asmussen. "[22], Epicenter made his final start in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on November 5. I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. Gulfstream Park Win contenders, in preference/probability order: All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. 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. If you like Crown Pride, this one also has to at least be on your radar. 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 walked over today with a tremendous amount of confidence in the horse," said Asmussen, "but definitely remember we felt exactly that way walking over for this year's Derby. Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. Just nice and quiet. Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. 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. Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. His time of 1:54.38 for 1+316 miles set a new track record. 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. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. Almost the same trip as the favorite especially when you start running 108. 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