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139TH KENTUCKY DERBY

PP		HORSE		JOCKEY		TRAINER		ODDS
1		Black Onyx		Joe Bravo		Kelly Breen		50-1
2		Oxbow		Gary Stevens		D. Wayne Lukas		30-1
3		Revolutionary		Calvin Borel		Todd Pletcher		10-1
4		Golden Soul		Robby Albarado		Dallas Stewart		50-1
5		Normandy Invasion		Javier Castellano		Chad Brown		12-1
6		Mylute		Rosie Napravnik		Tom Amoss		15-1
7		Giant Finish		Jose Espinoza		Tony Dutrow		50-1
8		Goldencents		Kevin Krigger		Doug O'Neill		5-1
9		Overanalyze		Rafael Bejarano		Todd Pletcher		15-1
10		Palace Malice		Mike Smith		Todd Pletcher		20-1
11		Lines of Battle		Ryan Moore		Aidan O'Brien		30-1
12		Itsmyluckyday		Elvis Trujillo		Eddie Plesa Jr.		15-1
13		Falling Sky		Luis Saez		John Terranova		50-1
14		Verrazano		John Velazquez		Todd Pletcher		4-1
15		Charming Kitten		Edgar Prado		Todd Pletcher		20-1
16		Orb		Joel Rosario		Shug McGaughey		7-2
17		Will Take Charge		Jon Court		D. Wayne Lukas		20-1
18		Frac Daddy		Victor Lebron		Kenny McPeek		50-1
19		Java's War		Julien Leparoux		Kenny McPeek		15-1
20		Vyjack		Garrett Gomez		Rudy Rodriguez		15-1
		Also-Eligible:
		Fear the Kitten		Alan Garcia		Mike Maker		50-1

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Articles:

Kentucky Derby previews: Churchill Downs / Bloodhorse / DRF

Kentucky Derby post position draw quotes (Churchill Downs)

And they’re off: Derby edition [video] (Bloodhorse)

Orb spooked while schooling at Churchill Downs (DRF)

Verrazano tries to buck history (DRF)

Revolutionary back to normal routine (DRF)

Kentucky Derby news minute 5/1 [video] (Bloodhorse)

O’Brien aims at Kentucky glory with Lines of Battle (Irish Times)

Haskin: Normandy Invasion revisited (Bloodhorse Blog)

Blue sky for Falling Sky co-owner Covello (Bloodhorse)

Robby Albarado to ride Golden Soul (Courier Journal)

Todd Pletcher calls on Calvin Borel, the master of the rail ride (NJ.com)

Pitino hopes run continues with Goldencents (DRF)

Variety of sales histories for Derby field (Bloodhorse)

Videos:

John Terranova on Falling Sky [video] (Bloodhorse)

Kevin Krigger on Goldencents [video] (Courier Journal)

Picks/Rankings:

Steve Haskin Derby Dozen [with video}

My Kentucky Derby 12 (Thoroughbred Zone)

A celestial selection (LEO Weekly)

Kentucky Derby PPs (Brisnet)

1. Black Onyx

Pedigree: Rockhard Ten/Kalahari Cat (Cape Town)

Dosage: 2.08

TrueNicks Grade: C

Jockey: Joe Bravo

Trainer: Kelly Breen

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 90/96

Race Replays:

3/23/13 Spiral S. (G3)

2/23/13 Gulfstream Park AOC

1/1/13 Gulfstream Park AOC

11/11/12 Aqueduct MSW

10/11/12 Belmont MSW

2. Oxbow

Pedigree: Awesome Again/Tizamazing (Cee’s Tizzy)

Dosage: 2.50

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Gary Stevens

Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 95/101

Race Replays:

4/13/13 Arkansas Derby (G1)

3/16/13 Rebel S. (G2)

2/23/13 Risen Star (G2)

1/19/13 LeComte (G3)

12/15/13 CashCall Futurity (G1)

11/25/12 Churchill Downs MSW

10/31/12 Churchill Downs MSW

10/18/12 Keeneland MSW

8/3/12 Saratoga MSW

3. Revolutionary

Pedigree: War Pass/Runup the Colors (A.P. Indy)

Dosage: 3.00

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Calvin Borel

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 102/105

Race Replays:
3/30/13 Louisiana Derby (G2)

2/2/13 Withers S. (G3)

12/28/12 Aqueduct MSW

11/24/12 Aqueduct MSW

10/28/12 Belmont Park MSW

9/3/12 Saratoga MSW

4. Golden Soul

Pedigree: Perfect Soul/Hollywood Gold (Mr. Prospector)

Dosage: 1.92

TrueNicks Grade: C

Jockey: Robby Albarado

Trainer: Dallas Stewart

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 89/100

Race Replays:

3/30/13 Louisiana Derby (G2)

2/23/13 Risen Star (G2)

1/19/13 LeComte (G3)

12/30/12 Fair Grounds MSW

11/18/12 Churchill Downs MSW

5. Normandy Invasion

Pedigree: Tapit/Boston Lady (Boston Harbor)

Dosage: 3.80

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Javier Castellano

Trainer: Chad Brown

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 99/104

Race Replays:

4/6/13 Wood Memorial (G1)

2/23/13 Risen Star (G2)

11/24/12 Remsen S. (G2)

11/2/12 Aqueduct MSW

9/15/12 Belmont MSW

6. Mylute

Pedigree: Midnight Lute/Stage Stop (Valid Expectations)

Dosage: 2.00

TrueNicks Grade: C+

Jockey: Rosie Napravnik

Trainer: Tom Amoss

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 93/105

Race Replays:

3/30/13 Louisiana Derby (G2)

2/23/13 Risen Star (G2)

12/26/12 Fair Grounds AOC

11/17/12 Delta Downs Jackpot (G3)

10/20/12 Jean Lafitte S.

9/8/12 Arlington-Washington Futurity (G3)

8/11/12 Arlington Park MSW

7/21/12 Prairie Gold Juvenile Stakes

6/17/12 Churchill Downs MSW

7. Giant Finish

Pedigree: Front Giant/Apocalyptic (Hickman Creek)

Dosage: 1.59

TrueNicks Grade: D

Jockey: Jose Espinoza

Trainer: Tony Dutrow

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 86/93

Race Replays:

3/23/13 Spiral S. (G3)

3/2/13 John Battaglia S.

1/17/13 Aqueduct AOC (R)

12/9/12 Damon Runyon S. (R)

11/3/12 Aqueduct MSW (R)

8. Goldencents

Pedigree: Into Mischief/Golden Works (Banker’s Gold)

Dosage: 1.67

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Kevin Krigger

Trainer: Doug O’Neill

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 105/106

Race Replays:

4/6/13 Santa Anita Derby (G1)

3/9/13 San Felipe (G2)

1/5/13 Sham S. (G3)

11/17/12 Delta Downs Jackpot (G3)

10/6/12 Champagne S. (G1)

9/2/12 Del Mar MSW

9. Overanalyze

Pedigree: Dixie Union/Unacloud (Unaccounted For)

Dosage: 3.00

TrueNicks Grade: A+

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 99/104

Race Replays:

4/13/13 Arkansas Derby (G1)

3/2/13 Gotham S. (G3)

11/24/12 Remsen S. (G2)

10/28/12 Iroquois S. (G3)

9/30/12 Futurity (G2)

9/3/12 Hopeful (G2)

8/9/12 Saratoga MSW

10. Palace Malice

Pedigree: Curlin/Palace Rumor (Royal Anthem)

Dosage: 2.64

TrueNicks Grade: C

Jockey: Mike Smith

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 93/102

Race Replays:

4/12/13 Blue Grass S. (G1)

3/30/13 Louisiana Derby (G2)

2/23/13 Risen Star (G2)

1/19/13 Gulfstream AOC

8/4/12 Saratoga MSW

7/5/12 Belmont MSW

11. Lines Of Battle

Pedigree: War Front/Black Speck (Arch)

Dosage: 1.95

TrueNicks Grade: A+

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 74*/91*

Race Replays:

3/30/13 UAE Derby (G2)

11/3/12 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1)

10/12/12 Star Appeal S.

6/19/12 Coventry S. (Gr 2)

12. Itsmyluckyday

Pedigree: Lawyer Ron/Viva La Slew (Doneraile Court)

Dosage: 3.00

TrueNicks Grade: C

Jockey: Elvis Trujillo

Trainer: Edward Plesa Jr.

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 104/111

Race Replays:

3/30/13 Florida Derby (G1)

1/26/13 Holy Bull (G3)

1/1/3 Gulfstream Park Derby

12/15/12 Dania Beach S.

11/17/12 Delta Downs Jackpot (G3)

9/15/12 Foolish Pleasure S.

8/25/12 Fasig Tipton Turf Dash S.

8/5/12 Tyro S.

6/23/12 Monmouth Park MSW

6/1/12 Monmouth Park MSW

13. Falling Sky

Pedigree: Lion Heart/Sea Dragoness (Sea Hero)
Dosage: 1.40

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Luis Saez

Trainer: John Terranova, II

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 92/92

Race Replays:

4/13/13 Arkansas Derby (G1)

3/9/13 Tampa Bay Derby (G2)

2/2/13 Sam F. Davis (G3)

12/15/12 Gulfstream Park AOC

12/1/12 Inaugural S.

11/1/12 Calder MSW

14. Verrazano

Pedigree: More Than Ready/Enchanted Rock (Giant’s Causeway)

Dosage: 2.06

TrueNicks Grade: B

Jockey: John Velazquez

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 105/104

Race Replays:

4/6/13 Wood Memorial (G1)

3/9/13 Tampa Bay Derby (G2)

2/2/13 Gulfstream Park AOC

1/1/13 Gulfstream Park MSW

15. Charming Kitten

Pedigree: Kitten’s Joy/Iteration (Wild Again)

Dosage: 1.59

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Edgar Prado

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 88/96

Race Replays:

4/12/13 Blue Grass S. (G1)

3/13/13 Palm Beach S. (G3)

1/20/13 Kitten’s Joy S.

12/15/12 Dania Beach S.

10/6/12 Breeders’ Futurity (G1)

8/30/12 With Anticipation S. (G2)

7/28/12 Saratoga MSW

16. Orb

Pedigree: Malibu Moon/Lady Liberty (Unbridled)

Dosage: 3.21

TrueNicks Grade: A

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Trainer: Claude “Shug” McGaughey III

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 97/102

Race Replays:

3/30/13 Florida Derby (G1)

2/23/13 Fountain of Youth (G2)

1/26/13 Gulfstream Park AOC

11/24/12 Aqueduct MSW

11/10/12 Aqueduct MSW

9/8/12 Belmont Park MSW

8/18/12 Saratoga MSW

17. Will Take Charge

Pedigree: Unbridled’s Song/Take Charge Lady (Dehere)

Dosage: 3.33

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Jon Court

Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS:  95/101

Race Replays:

3/16/13 Rebel S. (G2)

2/18/13 Southwest S. (G3)

1/21/13 Smarty Jones S.

12/9/12 Remington Springboard Mile S.

11/24/12 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2)

10/18/12 Keeneland MSW

8/16/12 Saratoga MSW

18. Frac Daddy

Pedigree: Scat Daddy/ Skipper’s Mate (Skip Away)

Dosage: 2.33

TrueNicks Grade: N/A

Jockey: Victor Lebron

Trainer: Kenny McPeek

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 91/101

Race Replays:

4/13/13 Arkansas Derby (G1)

3/30/13 Florida Derby (G1)

1/26/13 Holy Bull (G3)

11/24/12 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2)

11/3/12 Churchill Downs MSW

10/4/12 Belmont MSW

19. Java’s War

Pedigree: War Pass/Java (Rainbow Quest)

Dosage: 1.40

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Julien Leparoux

Trainer: Kenny McPeek

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 96/97

Race Replays:

4/12/13 Blue Grass S. (G1)

3/9/13 Tampa Bay Derby (G2)

11/24/12 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2)

10/6/12 Breeders’ Futurity (G1)

9/8/12 Sunday Silence S.

7/8/12 Ellis Park MSW

6/15/12 Churchill Downs MSW

20. Vyjack

Pedigree: Into Mischief/Life Happened (Stravinksy)

Dosage: 1.80

TrueNicks Grade: C

Jockey: Garrett Gomez

Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 96/100

Race Replays:

4/6/13 Wood Memorial (G1)

3/2/13 Gotham S. (G3)

1/5/13 Jerome S. (G2)

12/9/12 Traskwood S.

11/10/12 Aqueduct MSW

Also Eligible:

21. Fear the Kitten

Pedigree: Kitten’s Joy/Dynarhythm (Dynaformer)

Dosage: 1.11

TrueNicks Grade: A++

Jockey: Alan Garcia

Trainer: Mike Maker

Past Performances

Best Beyer/BRIS: 84/92

4/12/13 Blue Grass S. (G1)

3/23/13 Spiral S. (G3)

2/18/13 Southwest S. (G3)

1/19/13 LeComte (G3)

11/24/12 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2)

11/7/12 Churchill Downs ALW

-Individual past performances and pedigree info linked from- KentuckyDerby.com

-Race Replays linked from Bloodhorse Replays or YouTube

*Lines of Battle BRIS and Beyer only taken from Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf- his lone start in the U.S.