The post Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report. 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. In that race he ran into Corniche, who had just galloped in his maiden win and was the prohibitive favorite. Just one of those things. #Epicenter dominates the Risen Star Stakes on the Road to the #KyDerby for Joel Rosario, Steve Asmussen, and Winchell Thoroughbreds. 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 . Five weeks later in the Breeders Cup Juvenile, once again Pappacap faced Corniche and while that one rolled wire-to-wire on top as the heavy favorite, Pappacap finished second of 11 in a fine effort, earning a career-best 95 figure in the process. Featured Tracks *Restricted to Black Type and Listed Races, New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Black Type). 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. And the tote board doesn't mean a. 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. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". Forte is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2022. Curlin was attempting to be "Justify" more than a decade before the lightly raced 2018 Triple Crown winner's amazing spring. "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! "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. 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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. Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). All Rights Reserved. The problem is that the race didnt come up that fast and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is a beast at Gulfstream Park. 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.. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable. The diagnosis took the edge off a satisfying climax to the night for Asmussens team. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). He hopes this is the year he finds out what it's like to enter the Derby winner's circle. The only win to date is a maiden claiming victory. "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. . I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. Included in the travel party was Sabas Rivera, a barn foreman for trainer Doug O'Neill. 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. 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Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The son of Not This Time seemed home free in the Derby in deep stretch, only to have the late-running Rich Strike shoot past him on the rail to win by three-quarters of a length at odds of 80-1. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. 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. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. Using TVG projections and Horse Racing Nation (HRN) as a guide, here are the horse profiles for the second leg of Americas Triple Crown. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. 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. Laurel Park He doesn't really care about anything. 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. Also settling in at Pimlico Wednesday was Fenwick, a 50-1 shot on the Preakness morning line. 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. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. He's won pretty much every other race. That was a very impressive effort, Blasi said near the winners circle while Asmussen was back at the barn looking after La Crte. 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. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. He got the time off," Hernandez said. I do love being a part of it and enjoy and appreciate every opportunity. Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. [7], Epicenter made his final start of the year on December 26 in the newly-created Gun Runner Stakes, an early prep race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby over 1+116 miles at Fair Grounds Race Course in Louisiana. 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). He had worn them in three of his first four starts before O'Neill took them off for the Derby. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. Had the chance to establish himself in the Arkansas Derby and just didnt look good fading from the early pack. "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. 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. Jockey: Joel Rosario 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 ', "It's typical of him. 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. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Thoroughbred pedigree for Epicenter, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. An Epicenter loss on Saturday cannot be made up for with a victory in the Grade-1-come-lately Pennsylvania Derby. 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). See who is a fan of Simplification. (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. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. The euphoria of victory in a big race stifled by an injury to a stablemate on the undercard. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. Now this is where the two colts paths diverge. 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. And bam. Clunked in the Arkansas Derby after an upset in the Rebel. He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. 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. "He galloped a mile and a quarter. She has a condylar fracture that is a good candidate for repair. That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. "We've just been seeing how he's progressing," said co-owner Greg Back. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. First one to the wire wins, like Steve always says. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. But when you start running a 108, you can compete with anybody. [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. 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. He won the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at 3 and 4, the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (G1) at 3, and the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (G1) at 4 in earning back-to-back Horse of the Year titles. Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. We will see what happens. All Rights Reserved. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. But the horse had other ideas. 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 [8], "To be able to win the inaugural running of the Gun Runner today is special for us," said Scott Blasi, Asmussen's assistant trainer. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. 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. 2), New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. In the race he ran almost the same trip as the winner except he was inside the whole time. His time of 1:54.38 for 1+316 miles set a new track record. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. NBA Betting Guide for Wednesday 3/1/23: Will the Knicks Keep Winning? 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. Gulfstream Park The decision to ship to Baltimore came after the allowance score. ", 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. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. Check out the #TwinSpiresReplay ?? If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . 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). Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. 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 This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. I walked him 35, close to 40 minutes. 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 last Start: Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. 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. In the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill will put the blinkers back on Happy Jack. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. He took two starts to break his maiden. 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). 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. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. This one seems to just be the precocious type as he really hasnt progressed in his three year old season. It makes it extremely special. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. Special Race Coverage There are no re-dos. 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. [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. However, he tired in the stretch and finished sixth. 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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. 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. ET. He found it with about 330 yards to go and was making up ground at the end, but it was too late to catch Epicenter. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. Zandon (7-2), the publics fourth choice, was another half-length back in third. Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! 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. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. 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. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. That's why his training and his works since have been faster and stronger.". 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. 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. Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. 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. As has been the Midnight Lute colt's custom in recent starts, he lagged behind early Saturdayracing eighth of as Gun Runner Stakes winner Epicenter shot to the lead in the 1 1/16-mile race with. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. 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. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. Breeder: Vivian E. Rall. Rosecroft Raceway 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. Trainer: Michael Merryman Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. He's come here a bunch of other times. [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. Im not sure how strong the Arkansas Derby was. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. Epicenter (7-2), the third betting choice, had his way as he stayed out front. With only a couple chances left to earn points, it is time to start identifying contenders and pretenders. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Gr. And he's won the Derby's sister race, the Kentucky Oaks (G1), with Summerly in 2005 and Untapable in 2014. "This year's Oaks and Derby are extremely exciting in terms of how strong the races look and how well all of the horses are doing going into them. 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. "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. He's not going to beat us.' He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. 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. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. "He ran that incredible race in the allowance, and Kenny said, 'This horse has as much talent as my other stakes horses. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. Nope. 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. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. "Because it's the Kentucky Derby; it's attaining something that you haven't," Asmussen said of his drive for the Roses. He finished second by three-quarters of a length to one of the biggest upset winners in the history of the Derby. Purse: $200,000. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. The following horses have earned Kentucky Derby points. That's the great thing about horses like that, the consistency of them.". I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. Three Year Olds Post time at 7:01 p.m. This runner finished second in the Fountain of Youth. In the lane Charge it responded like a shot to urging, but wandered right up the tail of White Abarrio while closing. It is still far too early to lock into a Kentucky Derby pick. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. The Preakness is the only American Classic that has eluded Rosario, as the leading jockey has finished runner-up in the second jewel three times. This one ran second in the Jeff Ruby behind a turf horse. On December 4, 2022, Coolmore Stud announced that Epicenter would stand at their Ashford Stud for 2023 at a fee of $45,000.[27]. 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. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. "One particular moment he said, 'I won't win it, but you will.' Epicenter had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. [2] Not This Time stands at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky for US$75,000 service fee. 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