He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb.
"I've had the disappointment and survived it. Image courtesy of Blood Horse. This one is a major toss for me in the Derby. 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. 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. He continued to draw away down the stretch to win by 5+14 lengths over Cyberknife, with Zandon in third and Rich Strike fourth. [6] He returned on November 13 in another maiden special weight at Churchill Downs, this time at a distance of one mile. With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. "The trip didn't take anything out of him.". Epicenter. Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. "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. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. *Restricted to Black Type and Listed Races, New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Black Type). 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. 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 other horses rather easily by 3 1/2 lengths. It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. Keeneland 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. In the stretch, first Pappacap and then Call Me Midnight made strong moves. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. 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. There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Epicenter, recovering from surgeries, arrives at Ashford Stud, Flightline and friends: See the 2022 Eclipse Award finalists, Flatter: At last, Eclipse Awards decisions have been made, Division Rankings: This Eclipse voter has made up his mind, Eclipse opinion: Epicenter has led Taiba every step of the way, 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, HRN Speed figures powered by Colts Neck data. 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. 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. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. I thought that would settle him down a bit. Epicenter had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. 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. "He is taking a little siesta. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over.
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). 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. This is one that you definitely want to win. 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 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. "We've just been seeing how he's progressing," said co-owner Greg Back. Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenter (Not This Time) put in his final work ahead of next week's GI Kentucky Derby with a five-furlong drill in 1:01.00 (3/6) at Churchill Downs Sunday.Over a muddy . 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. The New York prep circuit has been most terrible in the Kentucky Derby, but this year there are some sneaky signals that this could be the year for these runners. "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. The Derby was the first race for the colt outside of California. Gulfstream Park You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. 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. "He's in good shape.". University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! If this runner was a legitimate contender, the Arkansas Derby would have been his for the taking. 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. Check out the #TwinSpiresReplay ?? This one has lost 2 straight to Tiz the Bomb who will be a career turfer. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. 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. 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. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. 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I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. 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. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. 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. It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. All Rights Reserved. Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass
", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. The following horses have earned Kentucky Derby points.
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. Saturdays Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes showcases nine recently turned 3-year-olds and is the first of a local three-race prep series at the Fair Grounds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. He broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. Epicenter then began his move on the outside, taking the lead at the quarter-pole. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. His current speed figure is among the top in the three year old crop. 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. It makes it extremely special. 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 went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. 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 problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. 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 If she were to get in here though she would be a great bet against because she would take a ton of narrative money. "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. 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. Gun Runner entered the Derby with four wins in five starts, including victories in the Risen Star and Louisiana Derby as his final preps. He got the time off," Hernandez said. He hopes this is the year he finds out what it's like to enter the Derby winner's circle. 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). 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. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. 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 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. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. That's the great thing about horses like that, the consistency of them.". To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. Will Epicenter validate the belief he ran the best Kentucky Derby performance based on being relatively close to the hot pace? He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. The way he did it today, the mile and a quarter (of the Derby) shouldn't be a problem. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. 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. Armagnac Entersoff Confidence-Builder Nevertheless this horse had a really weird trip and still won convincingly at Oaklawn Park. His best Beyer speed figure is tops in the field at 102,. "Hats off to him. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. Forte is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2022. 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. 2), New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. This means he will now have the chance to get to the Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby. He was comfortable doing it. Crown Pride put him away in the last half furlong. 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. Now this is where the two colts paths diverge. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. 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. Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. Notes: Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. 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. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. If there was any question about Epicenter, it was whether he would go too fast. Jockey Corey Lanerie tried to find room between rivals as he turned Smile Happy into the homestretch. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. [10], Epicenter returned to racing on February 19 in the Risen Star Stakes. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. 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. This one was rolling at the end of the 2 year old season capping it off with a win at the Breeders Cup. Following the Saudi Cup, I wrote about the rise of Japanese runners. 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. The field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. But the horse had other ideas. It was the best performance of his five-race career. 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 . 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. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. Epicenter enters with four wins in six starts with half those efforts at 2 and half at 3. Im not sure how strong the Arkansas Derby was. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: "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. This one is actually kind of interesting. These runners are often way over bet. 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. ', "It's typical 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. Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Gr. Epicenter (164) Epicenter rolls to victory. This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. He sent out Creator to victory in the 2016 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1). We were proud of our horse and how he ran. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. The odds may reflect a season debut in which Echo Zulu experienced the first close race of her career, holding off Kentucky Oaks rival Hidden Connection by a nose in the Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) March 26. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. The decision to ship to Baltimore came after the allowance score. Breeder: Southern Equine Stables, LLC. 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. Pappacap, Lecomte Stakes New players, bet $5, win $100 on the Preakness and get Win Bet Insurance if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd. He's hoping this might be the year that story finds a chapter that includes him. Laurel Park I'm unbelievably excited to be doing this well with this much on the line.". ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only. Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC
"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. 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. He's come here a bunch of other times. [13] "He took a little dirt today and he didn't mind it," said Rosario. An (*) asterisk after the odds means Epicenter was the post-time favorite. I knew he was a talented horse. It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. And bam. You can't stand here and compare him to Curlin and Gun Runner yet because how they finished their career made them who they were.". Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. Happy Jack, another Preakness entrant, was third, a neck in front of Armagnac. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . [2] Not This Time stands at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky for US$75,000 service fee. I thought Nehro was going to win it and Lookin At Lee was just unbelievable. I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. 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In the race he ran almost the same trip as the winner except he was inside the whole time. They all look good out there. Epicenter does meet some key trends and respected metrics in horse racing when determining a contender or winner of the 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. Even with Corniche rolling all alone on the front end, Pappacap stayed as close as he could and held second at 13 to 1 odds. The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. This runner finished second in the Fountain of Youth. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. Smile Happy will look to run in the Blue Grass ahead of the Derby. The Florida Derby was his third career race. 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. All Rights Reserved. The diagnosis took the edge off a satisfying climax to the night for Asmussens team. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. 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. 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. And the tote board doesn't mean a. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. 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