DERBY NEWS (4/26): Filly in, Rule out; Lucky, Noble's work best..

Kasept · #1 04-26-2010, 08:18 AM

Minutes away from 5 anticipated final works: NOBLE'S PROMISE, LOOKIN AT LUCKY, AMERICAN LION, LINE OF DAVID and INTERACTIF all scheduled to work...

Expect many gallops as well despite the track being very muddy...

Early this morning, RACHEL ALEXANDRA went an easy half mile in :50.0, her final spin preparing for her second start of the year in the La Troienne.

MORE AFTER THE DRILLS...

FULL WEEKEND RECAP ON 'ATR' TONIGHT AS DERBY WEEK COVERAGE KICKS OFF...

slotdirt · #2 04-26-2010, 08:39 AM

No Endorsement again? Ruh-roh.

randallscott35 · #3 04-26-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

No Endorsement again? Ruh-roh.

Endorsement galloped this morning.

Kasept · #4 04-26-2010, 09:15 AM

This muddy track not as fast as the rain-soaked editions the last couple of mornings, and LOOKIN AT LUCKY shades Noble's Promise for Work of the Day going 5f in 1:00.4 under a snug hold. Splits of :12.0, :24.1, :36.0, :48.1, 1:00.4. Out 6F 1:15.1, but Baffert wasn't looking for a gallop out. Baffert will again be very pleased...

NOBLE'S PROMISE (:48.4) worked with Fist of Rage (:49.0) with an :24.3 opening and out 5F 1:02.2 with a spirited gallop out. Derby is the wrong race for him, but he certainly looks in very good form moving towards Saturday as least...

AMERICAN LION turned in a what felt like a slightly disappointing drill getting 5f in 1:02.3. With the WinStar team of Harty, Cauthen and Casner watching from the Media Center balcony, the Illinois Derby winner cut out fractions of :12.3, :25.2, :37.3, 1:02.3 and a 6f gallopout of 1:16.2 while being ridden a bit.

LINE OF DAVID labored over the heavy surface in his 6f effort, which went in 1:15.0. He was urged early and often and felt the whip from the quarter pole. Splits were :11.4, :23.3, :35.3, :48.1 and 1:01.1.

INTERACTIF went a half in :47.3 starting a length behind a workmate and finishing a length in front at the wire. He opened the quarter in :23.4 and galloped out in 1:01.4. It didn't look like the 'wow' work Todd Pletcher said the Wertheimer and Frere homebred would need to go postward Saturday.

cakes44 · #5 04-26-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

This muddy track not as fast as the rain-soaked editions the last couple of mornings, and LOOKIN AT LUCKY shades Noble's Promise for Work of the Day going 5f in 1:00.4 under a snug hold. Splits of :12.0, :24.1, :36.0, :48.1, 1:00.4. Out 6F 1:15.1, but Baffert wasn't looking for a gallop out. Baffert will again be very pleased...

NOBLE'S PROMISE (:48.4) worked with Fist of Rage (:49.0) with an :24.3 opening and out 5F 1:02.2 with a spirited gallop out. Derby is the wrong race for him, but he certainly looks in very good form moving towards Saturday as least...

AMERICAN LION turned in a what felt like a slightly disappointing drill getting 5f in 1:02.3. With the WinStar team of Harty, Cauthen and Casner watching from the Media Center balcony, the Illinois Derby winner cut out fractions of :12.3, :25.2, :37.3, 1:02.3 and a 6f gallopout of 1:16.2 while being ridden a bit.

LINE OF DAVID labored over the heavy surface in his 6f effort, which went in 1:15.0. He was urged early and often and felt the whip from the quarter pole. Splits were :11.4, :23.3, :35.3, :48.1 and 1:01.1.

INTERACTIF went a half in :47.3 starting a length behind a workmate and finishing a length in front at the wire. He opened the quarter in :23.4 and galloped out in 1:01.4. It didn't look like the 'wow' work Todd Pletcher said the Wertheimer and Frere homebred would need to go postward Saturday.

I agree...not far enough for him. He should be dead-fit for the Epsom after this prep though.

citycat · #6 04-26-2010, 02:11 PM

I know its very subjective and there are alot of more knowledgable horsemen than myself, but in my opinion the horse with the "look" so far is Awesome Act. I think he has looked very, very good in the mornings.

the_fat_man · #7 04-26-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

NOBLE'S PROMISE (:48.4) worked with Fist of Rage (:49.0) with an :24.3 opening and out 5F 1:02.2 with a spirited gallop out. Derby is the wrong race for him, but he certainly looks in very good form moving towards Saturday as least...

Wrong race? With a proper ride this guy is as good as anything in the race.

RolloTomasi · #8 04-26-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Wrong race? With a proper ride this guy is as good as anything in the race.

He's a much better fit for the Epsom Derby, which is why he was a late entry to that race.

Alan07 · #9 04-26-2010, 09:15 AM

Weather Predictor:
Friday 4/30: Mostly cloudy and windy with gusts between 20-40 mph.
Saturday 5/1: Cloudy with very severe thunderstorms possible, winds 20-30 mph.

Alan07 · #10 04-26-2010, 09:29 AM

Devil May Care owner John Greathouse confirms the filly for the Kentucky Derby. John Velazquez will ride. Devil May Care will be cross-entered in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) as well.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thorou...s/129965071272

randallscott35 · #11 04-26-2010, 09:33 AM

How did AL look Steve?

randallscott35 · #12 04-26-2010, 09:38 AM

Thanks

slotdirt · #13 04-26-2010, 09:41 AM

Cross-entering in both the Derby and Oaks is poor form considering there are horses on the grounds for both races that want in the Derby/Oaks but will be out because of the lack of an AE list.

timmgirvan · #14 04-26-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan07

Weather Predictor:
Friday 4/30: Mostly cloudy and windy with gusts between 20-40 mph.
Saturday 5/1: Cloudy with very severe thunderstorms possible, winds 20-30 mph.

...there oughtta be a frickin law!

analyizethis · #15 04-26-2010, 11:59 AM

So if Interactif doesn't go than Backtalk is in and I presume he will go. I just read that Tom was happy with his work at Keeneland and they consider the last race a toss due to the crazy work they had before it.

Does anyone have an opinion?