"Hats off to him. He's hoping this might be the year that story finds a chapter that includes him. She will likely be the favorite in that race and I dont expect her to even consider the Derby. As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. "One particular moment he said, 'I won't win it, but you will.' The diagnosis took the edge off a satisfying climax to the night for Asmussens team. Three Year Olds Longines Breeders' Cup Classic participant - 2022. 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. If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. 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.' There are no re-dos. Background [ edit] Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. He was comfortable doing it. We will see what happens. [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. 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. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. 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. 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. 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 took two starts to break his maiden. "So I literally know what it feels like to think you're going to win the Derby, but it didn't happen.". 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He seemed to be put together like a Derby horse. 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. 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The Preakness is the only American Classic that has eluded Rosario, as the leading jockey has finished runner-up in the second jewel three times. If ever there was a Derby Fever horse this might be the one. Early Voting Gallops He was away cleanly and thought he was very comfortable and attending close enough to the pace, and just ran a very dominating performance against a very good group. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. This one couldnt beat Classic Causeway who didnt exactly flatter the Tampa Bay runners on Saturday. Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. The trouble is that this one is pointed to the Bay Shore instead of the Wood which implies this one wont be pointed toward the Derby anyway. The last three Preakness winners have gone to post with odds of 11/1, 11/1 and 6/1. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. He finished second by 1+14 lengths. ET. "He traveled well. Which horses should you bet on at TVG? Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. These runners are often way over bet. She has a condylar fracture that is a good candidate for repair. I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. 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. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. ", Photo: Skip DicksteinSteve Asmussen enjoys a lighter moment with D. Wayne Lukas May 4 at Churchill Downs, Ron Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win, Steve Asmussen enjoys a lighter moment with D. Wayne Lukas May 4 at Churchill Downs, With Epicenter, Asmussen Eyes Elusive Kentucky Derby. Trainer Kevin McKathan said Fenwick will train Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Epicenter, Early Voting Get Acquainted With Pimlico. Purse: $200,000. The field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. 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. 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 Not This Time, a graded stakes winner who finished second in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Juvenile before his career has cut short by injury. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Epicenter then began his move on the outside, taking the lead at the quarter-pole. 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. Demling just locked in his picks for Flightline, Taiba, Epicenter and every horse in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic field. Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Gr. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). I mean, Curlin gave us so much power. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. Presidential was impressive when winning by seven and three-quarter lengths in his second career start, but it was nearly five months ago so he could be a bit short of ready for this caliber of field. If you like Crown Pride, this one also has to at least be on your radar. Thoroughbred pedigree for Epicenter, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. "[9], Epicenter began his three-year-old campaign on January 22, 2022, in the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. 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. If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. Following the Saudi Cup, I wrote about the rise of Japanese runners. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. 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. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. Then there's 2011 runner-up Nehro, who gained the lead in the Churchill Downs stretchsending Asmussen's heart racingbefore yielding to Animal Kingdom. Special Race Coverage 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. "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. Im hesitant to endorse this one. In the lane Charge it responded like a shot to urging, but wandered right up the tail of White Abarrio while closing. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. 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 hard pass. Now this is where the two colts paths diverge. 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. Im not sure how strong the Arkansas Derby was. Breeder: Vivian E. Rall. "The trip didn't take anything out of him.". White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. "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. He finished second by three-quarters of a length to one of the biggest upset winners in the history of the Derby. 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. [10], Epicenter returned to racing on February 19 in the Risen Star Stakes. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. Cox is the reigning Eclipse Award winning trainer and this one is the kind of horse that is progressing at the right time. The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. Although only winning by a head, and although the figure was lower at 82 then in his previous race, Trafalgar showed a lot of mental toughness in victory which may benefit him in the Lecomte. "He has taken a lot of training extremely easily," Asmussen said. It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. 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. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. "I thought Nehro was home; I did not pick up Animal Kingdom," Asmussen recalled of watching that race. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. 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. Jockey Corey Lanerie tried to find room between rivals as he turned Smile Happy into the homestretch. All Rights Reserved. Simplification horse page with past performances, speed figures, results, pedigree, photos and videos. Horses from Japan have proven that they deserve to be in on the conversation. 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. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. On the final turn, he moved to the outside and began closely steadily, striking the lead near the head of the stretch. In that race he ran into Corniche, who had just galloped in his maiden win and was the prohibitive favorite. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass This horse is tricky. As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. He then shifted back out and came again. "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. Laurel Park "Before he passed away, he would always talk about winning the Derby and the 2-year-olds we had coming up," Ron Winchell said. 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. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. 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. 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 seemed more calm today, more mature, said Rosario, who also rode Epicenter in the Lecomte and a maiden victory last November at Churchill Downs. With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. In the meantime, exercise rider Danny Ramsey oversaw Creative Minister's first day of training at Pimlico after vanning from Louisville on Tuesday. I never dreamed he'd lose," Asmussen said. "I've had the disappointment and survived it. I thought that would settle him down a bit. This progressive colt has run faster with each start, with Equibase Speed Ratings of 82, 90, and 94. 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. "He galloped a mile and a quarter. 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. 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. And he did", said Asmussen. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. 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. This one seems to just be the precocious type as he really hasnt progressed in his three year old season. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. ", Photo: Anika MiskarEarly Voting gallops at Pimlico. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. 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. She is talented and will be a deserving favorite in the Oaks, but not good enough to win the Derby. He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. Given the poor performance of Simplification in Arkansas this weekend, this one is probably a fade. [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. Armagnac went gate to wire in the 1 1/16-mile race that followed a fourth-place finish in the April 9 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1), 121/2 lengths behind stablemate Taiba. "He is taking a little siesta. 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. *Restricted to Black Type and Listed Races, New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Black Type). 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. In the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill will put the blinkers back on Happy Jack. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. 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). "He ran that incredible race in the allowance, and Kenny said, 'This horse has as much talent as my other stakes horses. An (*) asterisk after the odds means Epicenter was the post-time favorite. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. ** 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. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. 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. [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. He went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. 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. She will be monitored through the night, and we will update (Sunday).. 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. You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. Pappacap, Lecomte Stakes And bam. Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. 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. One Mile and One Sixteenth Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. Nope. Breeder: Winchell Farms Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Record: 6-4-1-0 He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. "[17], Epicenter went off as the 6-5 favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21. All Rights Reserved. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. "He bounced out of the Derby with relative ease and made the ship fine. It just is what it is. If there was any question about Epicenter, it was whether he would go too fast. If you guys want to go, we can go.' "He's moved forward from the Wood. ET, following the renovation break. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. Epicenter has raced at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Keeneland, Pimlico Race Course, Saratoga with wins at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Saratoga. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. Also settling in at Pimlico Wednesday was Fenwick, a 50-1 shot on the Preakness morning line. And the tote board doesn't mean a. This means he will now have the chance to get to the Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby. 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 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 Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. There's one Derby a year. Surfer Dude finished third behind Epicenter in the Gun Runner Stakes after leading for the first six furlongs so will be trying to improve, while Call Me Midnight was last seen finishing seventh of 11 in the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes near the end of November. 2), New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. Other highly regarded contenders included Zandon (Blue Grass Stakes), Taiba (Santa Anita Derby), White Abarrio (Florida Derby), Messier (second in Santa Anita Derby), Cyberknife (Arkansas Derby) and Mo Donegal (Wood Memorial). 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