He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. 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. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. "I got 23 different feelings on the Derby that I very vividly remember. "He was jumping around," Ramsey said. "I thought she won the Fair Grounds Oaks on natural ability and class," said Asmussen, adding that he's been pleased with her works and wants her razor sharp for Friday. 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. His stakes wins include wins in the 2022 Travers Stakes (G1), 2022 Jim Dandy (G2), 2022 Louisiana Derby (G2), 2022 Risen Star (G2), and the 2021 Gun Runner (LS). This is one that you definitely want to win. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. 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. 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. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. Photo: Anika MiskarCreative Minister gallops atPimlico. In fact, an upset by Cyberknife could clinch the three-year-old championship. 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). [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. This one is a major toss for me in the Derby. The following horses have earned Kentucky Derby points. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. 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. 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. First one to the wire wins, like Steve always says. With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. 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. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica I knew he was a talented horse. I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". Epicenter responded to the challenge from Zandon but could not match Rich Strike's closing kick. He is a good shipper. 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. 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. That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. 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. On the final turn, he moved to the outside and began closely steadily, striking the lead near the head of the stretch. 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 He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. 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. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . His current speed figure is among the top in the three year old crop. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. If you like California speed, this might be your play. Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC Asmussen loves the natural talent of Epicenter, noting that if you only looked at numbers, you'd think Epicenter was training harder than some of his previous Derby contenders. With only a couple chances left to earn points, it is time to start identifying contenders and pretenders. ET. ** 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. In the Belmont, Curlin lost by a head to filly Rags to Riches. Trafalgar is an up-and-coming horse who has won two in a row including a race at the distance of the Lecomte at Fair Grounds. 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. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. The colt currently has 0 Kentucky Derby points but was transferred out of the Bob Baffert barn. It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. "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. Creative Minister Feeling Good We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. "We've just been seeing how he's progressing," said co-owner Greg Back. The Keith Desormeaux trainee skipped the Risen Star last month, his conditioner hoping to have a fresher horse for the rigors of what he hopes is a journey on the Triple Crown trail. If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. 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. 1), Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford (Gr. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. Ramsey had planned to take Creative Minister to the track right after the mid-morning renovation break. It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. Gun Runner and Curlin each finished third while Lookin At Lee nearly ended the drought for Derby horses breaking from post 1 when he finished second to Always Dreaming in 2017. 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. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. 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. [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). 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. He pressed the early pace while racing two-wide, then moved to the lead at the top of the stretch and won handily by 6+12 lengths. His horses have failed to achieve the same success on other circuits. All Rights Reserved. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. Had the chance to establish himself in the Arkansas Derby and just didnt look good fading from the early pack. 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. In the lane Charge it responded like a shot to urging, but wandered right up the tail of White Abarrio while closing. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. Breeder: Vivian E. Rall. Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. If you guys want to go, we can go.' "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. [23] The Daily Racing Form later reported that Epicenter suffered a lateral condylar fracture to his right foreleg and was expected to undergo surgery at Rood & Riddle the following morning. Now this is where the two colts paths diverge. "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. "He's in good shape.". Given the poor performance of Simplification in Arkansas this weekend, this one is probably a fade. Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. The euphoria of victory in a big race stifled by an injury to a stablemate on the undercard. O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. And he did", said Asmussen. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. Laurel Park He held second in the Louisiana Derby, 2 1/2 lengths behind victorious Epicenter after setting . Background [ edit] Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. All Rights Reserved. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! 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. FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Helper: Wednesday 3/1/23, Covering the Spread: Men's College Basketball Regression Candidates, 3 Daily Fantasy NHL Stacks for Wednesday 3/1/23, College Basketball Betting Guide: Wednesday 3/1/23, 3 NBA Player Prop Bets to Target on Wednesday 3/1/23, 3 NBA FanDuel Studs to Target on Wednesday 3/1/23, NHL Daily Fantasy Helper: Wednesday 3/1/23, PGA Betting Guide for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, 3 NBA FanDuel Value Plays to Target on Wednesday 3/1/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Wednesday 3/1/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Tuesday 2/28/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Saturday 2/25/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Friday 2/24/23. "Before he passed away, he would always talk about winning the Derby and the 2-year-olds we had coming up," Ron Winchell said. The list does not take into account whether or not the horses have been declared off the Derby trail. [24] On November 6, Asmussen confirmed that Epicenter would be retired from racing, adding that the surgery was successful and the prognosis for him to stand at stud was good.[25]. [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. Those two figures offer this colt a double advantage over the other eight entrants, as the lower of the two is higher than the higher of the last two figures of any of the other horses. "He's traveling really well. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. (I will reference Equibase's Speed Figure and BRIS and Beyer speed figures, which tells you how fast a horse has been running in each of its races -- adjusted for track, distances, and conditions. I thought that would settle him down a bit. If so, hes a major threat. I'm unbelievably excited to be doing this well with this much on the line.". "He likes it here, so he's in good shape. Forte has raced at Belmont Park, Keeneland, Saratoga with wins at Belmont Park . University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! We will see what happens. Race 14 at Fair Grounds Asmussen would love to help make Verne Winchell's prediction come true Saturday evening at Churchill but he's also appreciative of what he's accomplished as well as his racing family. Depending on how some of these horses progress, they could be seen in the Risen Star Stakes . The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. It was the best performance of his five-race career. This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. 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. "Hats off to him. Good run, said McPeek, who added it was too soon to know what Smile Happys last prep would be before the May 7 running of the Kentucky Derby. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. 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 traveled well. Trainer Kevin McKathan said Fenwick will train Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Epicenter, Early Voting Get Acquainted With Pimlico. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. Of the horses out of the Rebel it is probably the one that I would like best. 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. Horses from Japan have proven that they deserve to be in on the conversation. 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. However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. If you like Crown Pride, this one also has to at least be on your radar. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. Zandon was closing on his outside while on the inside, Rich Strike found room on the rail. 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. I do love being a part of it and enjoy and appreciate every opportunity. Breeder: Westwind Farms, Sold to Winchell Thoroughbreds Keeneland Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. In the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill will put the blinkers back on Happy Jack. Happy Jack, another Preakness entrant, was third, a neck in front of Armagnac. He then shifted back out and came again. [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. The post Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report. *Restricted to Black Type and Listed Races, New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Black Type). Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. Trafalgar took two months off and ran in an allowance race at Fair Grounds on Dec. 2, instead of a stakes race as Epicenter did. Epicenter, perhaps his best chance to win his first Kentucky Derby, led from gate to wire in a dominant, 2 3/4-length triumph in the Grade 2, $400,000Risen Star Stakes. "I've had the disappointment and survived it. Handicappers will point to the huge closing kick this one has showed in the last two races. Breeder: Winchell Farms Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Record: 6-4-1-0 . He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. 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. 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. "I think we accomplished that. ", 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. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. Also settling in at Pimlico Wednesday was Fenwick, a 50-1 shot on the Preakness morning line. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. Print; Tweet Email. "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. He broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. 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). 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. Epicenter had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. It just is what it is. Special Race Coverage The field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. 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. 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. 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. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. 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. This one was rolling at the end of the 2 year old season capping it off with a win at the Breeders Cup. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. 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 This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. 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. "We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning," Winchell said. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. Just as Epicenter earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, Turnerloose earned a like amount for the Kentucky Oaks. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. 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 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. Epicenter Off to a Good Start as a Stallion at Ashford Nearly four months after suffering a career-ending injury in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), champion 3-year-old male Epicenter is. Description: Photo: Skip Dickstein. 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