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. 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. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. The last three Preakness winners have gone to post with odds of 11/1, 11/1 and 6/1. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. But the horse had other ideas. He hopes this is the year he finds out what it's like to enter the Derby winner's circle. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. 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 . 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. Fresh off a cross-country trip from Southern California that saw him arrive in Baltimore Tuesday evening, Armagnac hit the ground running Wednesday. It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. 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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. 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. Happy Jack, another Preakness entrant, was third, a neck in front of Armagnac. 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.' Special Race Coverage White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. 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. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. 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. He was comfortable doing it. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. Epicenter was also the favorite in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) off impressive victories in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2). To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. With only a couple chances left to earn points, it is time to start identifying contenders and pretenders. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. This one is on my radar, but I will be looking for a convincing win in the Wood Memorial if this one is going to be a part of my Derby day plays. This is another Brad Cox who looks alright on paper. . [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. It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. Bet the Preakness! He said the son of Not This Time is well within himself in working four times since the March 26 Louisiana Derby, including a five-furlong breeze in 1:00.80 April 17 at Churchill. 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. . Pappacap began his career last spring and summer in sensational fashion, breaking his maiden easily by almost three lengths then winning the Best Pal Stake by nearly five lengths. Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. His best Beyer speed figure is tops in the field at 102,. Historically these types of horses have a high probability to win. 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. Compared with Asmussen's previous Derby horses that went on to earn Horse of the Year honors, Epicenter's preparation is closer to Gun Runner's than Curlin's. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. What a story. Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. This one has lost 2 straight to Tiz the Bomb who will be a career turfer. We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. This could be the Derby Asmussen garners a more-lasting winning feeling as he sends out Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenteroff of dominating victories at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in the Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) and the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2). [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. 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. 8 JOCKEY: Joel Rosario / TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen RECORD: 7 starts: 4-2-0 TOP EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE: 105 . 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. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. Curlin would continue to reach racing's heights. "It's a big hole; he wants to fill it," Winchell said. 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. We were proud of our horse and how he ran. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. Photo: Anika MiskarCreative Minister gallops atPimlico. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. 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. Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only. [2] Not This Time stands at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky for US$75,000 service fee. 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. "So I literally know what it feels like to think you're going to win the Derby, but it didn't happen.". With his regular exercise rider Marino Garcia up, Early Voting went out to the track at 8:30 a.m. 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. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. "[17], Epicenter went off as the 6-5 favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21. 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. "He's traveling really well. 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. 2), New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. He continued to draw away down the stretch to win by 5+14 lengths over Cyberknife, with Zandon in third and Rich Strike fourth. 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. "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. You'll get the best projections in the business! 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. Laurel Park We will see what happens. It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. Saturday, January 22, 2022 Post Time 7:20 PM E.T. He settled in fourth-place behind Cyberknife, who set moderate fractions for the first three-quarters of a mile. Simplification horse rating and status. If this one gained some professionalism from the start, he may be the likeliest Derby winner we saw all weekend. We're lucky to have him. This runner finished second in the Fountain of Youth. 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. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. Epicenter responded to the challenge from Zandon but could not match Rich Strike's closing kick. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. 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. The son of Quality Road made his first appearance at Pimlico just after 8:30 Wednesday morning, galloping about a mile for trainer Tim Yakteen. The way he did it today, the mile and a quarter (of the Derby) shouldn't be a problem. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. Handicappers will point to the huge closing kick this one has showed in the last two races. Jos Ortiz had him picking off rivals going five wide in the second turn, but he flattened late and was caught by Smile Happy. Curlin was attempting to be "Justify" more than a decade before the lightly raced 2018 Triple Crown winner's amazing spring. "He's in good shape.". Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. Is there a long shot lurking in the wings to run by them all? See who is a fan of Simplification. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. He's not going to beat us.' Just trying to get settled in and get our schooling done and run Saturday.". "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. "He was jumping around," Ramsey said. That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Gr. The lone win came at 6 furlongs in the Zia Park Derby. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was installed as the prohibitive 6-5 program choice in the Preakness field of nine runners. First one to the wire wins, like Steve always says. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. 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. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. 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). This one is a hard pass. This one is actually kind of interesting. 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 The Curlin colt is coming off an 11th-place finish in the April 9 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland for Villa Rosa Farm and Harlo Stable. All Rights Reserved. In that race he ran into Corniche, who had just galloped in his maiden win and was the prohibitive favorite. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. 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. He started jumping and feeling good, so I said to the groom, 'Let's put the saddle on him and take him to the track. Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. 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. Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Forte is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2022. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! Post time at 7:01 p.m. "I got 23 different feelings on the Derby that I very vividly remember. 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's come here a bunch of other times. That's why his training and his works since have been faster and stronger.". Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. All Rights Reserved. This is because after stalking in second and taking the lead to draw away in the stretch by 1 1/2 lengths, Trafalgar was challenged in the final yards but held his ground to emerge victorious by a head. [13] "He took a little dirt today and he didn't mind it," said Rosario. It was one of those evenings that even the most successful trainers must endure from time to time. Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. 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 La Crte is comfortable and weight bearing, a Tweet from owner Stonestreet Stables said Saturday night. She has a condylar fracture that is a good candidate for repair. "He ran that incredible race in the allowance, and Kenny said, 'This horse has as much talent as my other stakes horses. The trainer who has sent out more winners in North American racing than any conditioner in history has found the Derby a bit elusive; even when he's twice sent out Derby starters that eventually would earn Horse of the Year titles. His current speed figure is among the top in the three year old crop. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. Epicenter , healing from a broken bone he suffered Presumptive horse of the year winner Flightline wa Editors note: This is one in a series of annual e We made it. "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. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. Before he gets to Saturday, Asmussen will have a chance at his third Oaks win with undefeated champion juvenile filly Echo Zulu, a daughter of Gun Runner campaigned by L and N Racing and Winchell Thoroughbreds. This progressive colt has run faster with each start, with Equibase Speed Ratings of 82, 90, and 94. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. "He's moved forward from the Wood. [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. This one just barely cracked the top 3 of the Louisiana Derby. Epicenter's owner, Ron Winchell, who has sent Asmussen a number of top runners, including Gun Runner (co-owned with Three Chimneys),has seen first hand Asmussen's determination to win the Derby. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". Horse: Gens: Highlight: X-Factor: Chef List: Reports: Maintenance: Subscriptions: Help: Message Board: Horse: epicenter : EPICENTER (CHI) G, 2007 {5-j} DP = 6-5-7-0-2 (20) DI = 2.64 CD = 0.65 : SIR CAT (USA) dkb/br. pic.twitter.com/26oaC8aBS3. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. 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. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. 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. Epicenter. Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. 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. Gulfstream Park As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. 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 was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. Description: Photo: Skip Dickstein. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable advantage coming into the Preakness, according to HRN. If so, hes a major threat. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. 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. As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. "He likes it here, so he's in good shape. This girl ran a respectable Arkansas Derby against the colts. This horse is tricky. It seems like he can be special. Epicenter Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: I never dreamed he'd lose," Asmussen said. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. "He was nice and comfortable and you just hope he'll finish the race, which he did. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. I mean, Curlin gave us so much power. This is one that you definitely want to win. The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. Race 14 at Fair Grounds Creative Minister Feeling Good He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC If this runner was a legitimate contender, the Arkansas Derby would have been his for the taking. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. There are no re-dos. He then shifted back out and came again. [10], Epicenter returned to racing on February 19 in the Risen Star Stakes. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. His horses have failed to achieve the same success on other circuits. New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. In the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill will put the blinkers back on Happy Jack. 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. The rest of the field, with their best Equibase Speed Figures, is Blue Kentucky (94 in sprints), Call Me Midnight (89), Cyberknife (91), Presidential (79), Surfer Dude (92 sprinting) and Unified Report (90 sprinting). 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. Smile Happy will look to run in the Blue Grass ahead of the Derby. 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. 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. These runners are often way over bet. Calumet Farm's Happy Jack, 30-1 on the Preakness morning line, arrived at Pimlico at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday after leaving Churchill Downs at 6 p.m. Tuesday. "Because it's the Kentucky Derby; it's attaining something that you haven't," Asmussen said of his drive for the Roses. "Our opportunity this year with Epicenter? Epicenter (6-5) POST NUMBER: No. In the race he ran almost the same trip as the winner except he was inside the whole time. This means he will now have the chance to get to the Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby. 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. Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. To be able to win this race for the Winchell family is very special. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. He got the time off," Hernandez said. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. It is hard to see this runner making enough progress to get the job done even if he makes the gate at the Kentucky Derby. Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. 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