Park
City, who was a likely scratch in Saturday’s Tampa Bay Derby (G2), is now
definite for the race. Jack Wolf of Starlight racing cited Edgar Prado and the
likely large Rebel field were reasons for staying in Tampa// Handicapper picks
are starting to roll in for the two upcoming Derby point races. Those are
linked below with more previews as well// It’s not unusual to hear trainers say
their horses are training well or they like their spot in a race. Both D. Wayne
Lukas and Doug O’Neill are happy with their positions on the Derby trail. O’Neill
loves the #3 post position in the San Felipe (G2) for Goldencents, as it will
allow him to gauge Flashback’s break from the #2 spot and act accordingly.
Lukas was quoted as saying the Tuesday breezes by Oxbow and Will Take Charge
were “excellent”. He also said Titletown Five tricked him into thinking he was
ready for his comeback race in the Gazebo Stakes last Saturday. Although he
proved he was not fit in the end, Lukas thinks the race will set Titletown Five
up well for the next undecided destination// With the Rebel field looking
crowded and the prospect of it splitting into two divisions no longer a
possibility, some connections are getting nervous they won’t make the cut.
Undefeated Carve could be on the outiside looking in if more than 14 enter// Gary
Contessa announced through his Twitter account he is now leaning towards the
Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland instead of the Spiral (G2) at Turfway for recent
Palm Beach (G3) winner Rydilluc. No reason was given, but the extra three weeks
to the Bluegrass surely factors into the decision. The only drawback is the
relatively quick turnaround to the Derby// more…
Upcoming Derby points
races:
Tampa Bay Derby (G2)
Tampa
Bay Downs
1
1/16 Miles
PPs:
Click
here
Time:
5:15 PM ET
TV:
TVG
Previews:
Brisnet
/ Bloodhorse
/ DRF
/ Churchill Downs [video]
Picks:
Downey Profile / Bloodhorse [video] /
San Felipe (G2)
Santa
Anita
1
1/16 Miles
PPs:
Click
here
Time:
6:35 PM ET
TV:
TVG
Previews:
Santa
Anita / Brisnet
/ Bloodhorse
/ DRF
/ Churchill Downs [video]
Picks:
Downey Profile / DRF [Video] / DRF
[Byron King] /
Upcoming non-Derby
points stakes races:
Fred “Cappy” Capossela
Stakes
Aqueduct
6
Furlongs
PPs:
Click
here
Time:
4:52 PM ET
TV:
TVG
Articles:
Purple Egg looks to turn potential into performance (Tampa Bay Downs)
Haskin’s Derby Watch: Beware the second wave (Bloodhorse)
Kentucky Derby Daily: March 7 (In The Money)
Pointing toward to the Kentucky Derby (Staten Island Advance)
Workouts:
Carried Interest- PMM- 5F-
1.01:03- B- 4/12
Quotes and Tweets:
"For my Twitter
friends and followers only I am starting to lean toward the Blue Grass rather
than the Spiral [for Rydilluc] but too soon to say for sure"- Gary Contessa
via Twitter
"San Vicente winner
Shakin It Up, scheduled for Sunland Derby for next start, worked 6f at SA this
morning in 1:12.40"- Jay Privman via DRF
"Owner Jack Wolf says
Park City will run in Tampa Bay Derby, rather than #Rebel. Field size, rider
are factors"- Jennie Rees via Twitter
