He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. An (*) asterisk after the odds means Epicenter was the post-time favorite. Epicenter (6-5) POST NUMBER: No. "You look at the third-place Derby finishes by Curlin and Gun Runner and I've had horses that were good enough, they just weren't fast enough on that day or the circumstances didn't allow it," Asmussen said of his Derby drought. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen 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. The colt currently has 0 Kentucky Derby points but was transferred out of the Bob Baffert barn. Breeder: Westwind Farms, Sold to Winchell Thoroughbreds There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. The list does not take into account whether or not the horses have been declared off the Derby trail. Moving forward this is what we wanted to see. 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. You just have to come here and kind of get that done., Winchell said the March 26 running of the Louisiana Derby (G1) would be next for Epicenter, for whom he said its all good at the moment.. As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. [10], Epicenter returned to racing on February 19 in the Risen Star Stakes. He went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. Special Race Coverage "He was nice and comfortable and you just hope he'll finish the race, which he did. Gun Runner entered the Derby with four wins in five starts, including victories in the Risen Star and Louisiana Derby as his final preps. 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. 8 JOCKEY: Joel Rosario / TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen RECORD: 7 starts: 4-2-0 TOP EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE: 105 . 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. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. It just is what it is. 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). The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. All Rights Reserved. With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. Is there a long shot lurking in the wings to run by them all? pic.twitter.com/26oaC8aBS3. It seems like he can be special. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Epicenter One Mile and One Sixteenth Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. Epicenter (7-2), the third betting choice, had his way as he stayed out front. 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. He then shifted back out and came again. The post Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. "He traveled well. Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. "I'm good at getting here. 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. Curlin would continue to reach racing's heights. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC 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. 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Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. They all look good out there. 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. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! Epicenter (164) Epicenter rolls to victory. Just one of those things. "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. Following the Saudi Cup, I wrote about the rise of Japanese runners. Trainer Kevin McKathan said Fenwick will train Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Epicenter, Early Voting Get Acquainted With Pimlico. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. 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. 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. Early Voting Gallops Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. 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 December 4, 2022, Coolmore Stud announced that Epicenter would stand at their Ashford Stud for 2023 at a fee of $45,000.[27]. Jos Ortiz had him picking off rivals going five wide in the second turn, but he flattened late and was caught by Smile Happy. There's one Derby a year. Trafalgar He continued to draw away down the stretch to win by 5+14 lengths over Cyberknife, with Zandon in third and Rich Strike fourth. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. But when you start running a 108, you can compete with anybody. The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. 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Image courtesy of Blood Horse. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. As a consistent, fast, and pace-versatile horse who has already won at 1 3/16 miles, hes the deserving favorite in the Preakness. ET, following the renovation break. 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. 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. 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. 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. In the Belmont, Curlin lost by a head to filly Rags to Riches. We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. 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. She will likely be the favorite in that race and I dont expect her to even consider the Derby. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. Creative Minister Feeling Good Keeneland He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. "[22], Epicenter made his final start in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on November 5. All rights reserved. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. He looked good out there. 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. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. Longines Breeders' Cup Classic participant - 2022. This is one that you definitely want to win. Included in the travel party was Sabas Rivera, a barn foreman for trainer Doug O'Neill. 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 . When he was caught by Call Me Midnight at the wire last month in the Lecomte (G3), he went out in 23.40 and 47.01. 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. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. Long shot Pioneer of Medina (33-1) finished a head behind in the show photo and settled for fourth. Rosecroft Raceway Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Gr. (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. 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 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. In the lane Charge it responded like a shot to urging, but wandered right up the tail of White Abarrio while closing. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: I walked him 35, close to 40 minutes. Epicenter will break from post 8 in the Preakness, which Rich Strike is skipping. They won the Kentucky Derby. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. 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 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. Handicappers will point to the huge closing kick this one has showed in the last two races. 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). If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. Print; Tweet Email. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. 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. 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. 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. That came about a half-hour after previously undefeated La Crte was pulled up on the backstretch by jockey Joel Rosario while leading the $300,000 Rachel Alexandra (G2), a prep for the Kentucky Oaks. He settled in fourth-place behind Cyberknife, who set moderate fractions for the first three-quarters of a mile. Congratulations to the winner.". Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. Armagnac, owned by SF Racing and partners, last ran May 8, winning an allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita Park. Had the chance to establish himself in the Arkansas Derby and just didnt look good fading from the early pack. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. [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. 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. If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. "He's in good shape.". Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. Zandon (7-2), the publics fourth choice, was another half-length back in third. Breeder: Southern Equine Stables, LLC. Some will point to an injury that was reported after the last race as the reason this one didnt have its best, but maybe the answer is that hes just not a grade 1 dirt router. 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. Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. Can the Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath take on the boys and prevail like Swiss Skydiver did in 2020? Curlin was attempting to be "Justify" more than a decade before the lightly raced 2018 Triple Crown winner's amazing spring. NBA Betting Guide for Wednesday 3/1/23: Will the Knicks Keep Winning? This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. Gulfstream Park 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. 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. If she were to get in here though she would be a great bet against because she would take a ton of narrative money. Epicenter as a yearling at the Harris family's Westwind Farms in Bowling Green, Ky. Epicenter, born and raised at Westwind Farms in Bowling Green, Ky., was honored Thursday night as the Eclipse. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. These runners are often way over bet. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. "He ran that incredible race in the allowance, and Kenny said, 'This horse has as much talent as my other stakes horses. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. 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. All Rights Reserved. If this one gained some professionalism from the start, he may be the likeliest Derby winner we saw all weekend. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. She will be monitored through the night, and we will update (Sunday).. He's come here a bunch of other times. "We've come here eight times together. "So I literally know what it feels like to think you're going to win the Derby, but it didn't happen.". Saturday's 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. If ever there was a Derby Fever horse this might be the one. 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). [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. 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 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. 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. Early Voting (102) Epicenter (100) Creative Minister (98) Epicenter (100) Creative Minister (98) 1:54.54: 5/7/22: 4th (98) CD 1 1/4M: Dirt-Fast: 2022 Kentucky . Epicenter then began his move on the outside, taking the lead at the quarter-pole. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC 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. He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. 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