Entries for Sunday’s Holy Bull (G3) will be drawn Thursday, and no late news
on possible additions to the prospective small cast that includes Hansen,
Algorithms, Consortium, My Adonis, and Fort Loudon. The Downey Profile mentions Todd Pletcher could enter much-buzzed-about
Discreet Dancer, but not sure the likelihood of that// An interesting maiden
contest will take place in the opening slot on Friday’s card at Aqueduct. Entries include a $430,000 Mr. Greeley
colt and Darley homebred// Seven were entered in Saturday’s Dancing Count
Stakes at Laurel, including several stakes runners and recent maiden breakers//
Another defection along the Derby trail.
Tuesday was Stephanoatsee and Wednesday brought the announcement of
Indian Evening, winner of the Swynford Stakes at Woodbine and 3rd in
the Saratoga Special (G2)// Trainer Joe Martin discusses his Derby contender
Big Wednesday who is pointing for the Southwest (G3). He claims the horse is training like a “monster”// There’s a
reason why many don’t like to even look at Kentucky Derby future odds. Wynn Las Vegas opened betting on the
Curlin-Rachel Alexandra colt who was just born Sunday. Does 60-1 to make the Derby in 2015 sound
like a good bet to you? Let me know how that goes for you…
Articles
Rising
Stars: Talent emerging from Delaware (The Saratogian)
Martin
running the gauntlet at Oaklawn (Downey Profile)
Holy
something, where are the runners? (Downey Profile)
Entries
Works:
Coalition- BEL- 5F- 1.00:89- B- 1/15
Hello Prince- CRC- 5F- 1.02:60- B- 1/7
Big Wednesday- OP- 5F- 1.02:80- B- 2/19
(muddy)
Midnight Serenade- SPC- 3F- 38:80- B- 2/5 (workout was late reported. Occurred
1/24)
Notes
and bits from web and Twitter:
“Swynford winner Indian Evening, 3rd in
Sara Special, off Derby trail with suspensory, Vinery prez says in text. Target
return late spring” - Jennie Rees via Twitter
“WEBN S. next for flashy TP 2x winner
Phantom Fury” - DerbyContenders via Twitter
“Talk about pressure - Wynn Las Vegas opens
prop bet on whether Rachel-Curlin colt will run in 2015 #KyDerby. 60-1
odds on Yes, 1-100 on No.”- DRFDerby
via Twitter
