Kentucky Derby trail — Pool 6 & post-prep leaderboard shakeup
Key Questions
Who won the Blue Grass Stakes in the Kentucky Derby trail?
Further Ado, trained by Brad Cox and sired by Gun Runner, romped to an 11-length victory in the GI Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. The colt, priced at $825k, is ranked #2 on the Equibase Top 20 Earnings List and is headed to Churchill Downs for the Derby.
What was the result of the Wood Memorial?
Albus, sired by Yaupon and trained by Riley Mott, pulled off an upset win in the Wood Memorial. Trainer Mott expressed confidence in the colt's ability to stretch from a maiden win to the 9-furlong distance, and Albus is now pointed toward Louisville.
Who won the Santa Anita Derby?
So Happy won the Santa Anita Derby at 7-1 odds. This victory contributes to the ongoing shakeup in the Kentucky Derby prep race leaderboard.
What are the current top horses on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard?
Commandment holds the #1 spot after the Florida Derby, while Renegade is #2 with odds of +400 according to recent rankings. The Equibase update reflects major movements following weekend stakes races.
Who are the leading jockey and trainer in the Kentucky Derby trail?
Irad Ortiz Jr. and Brad Cox are leading the jockey and trainer standings, respectively. Ortiz rode Further Ado to victory in the Blue Grass, continuing his dominant week.
How much time is left until the Kentucky Derby?
There are 25 days remaining until the Kentucky Derby. The trail is climaxing with key preps like the upcoming Lexington Stakes boosting contenders for the Preakness.
What role does the Lexington Stakes play in the Derby trail?
The Lexington Stakes at Keeneland is a key Derby prep that could further boost Brad Cox's chances for the Preakness. It offers points toward Derby qualification amid the final leaderboard shakeups.
What do recent Equibase rankings show for Derby contenders?
Equibase rankings highlight major movements in the Top 20 Earnings List after Keeneland's Spring Meet and other stakes, with Further Ado at #2. The DRF Kentucky Derby page echoes the trail's dominance by top barns like Cox's.
Equibase update: Further Ado romps Blue Grass (Cox/Gun Runner $825k #2), Albus upsets Wood (Yaupon/Riley Mott), So Happy SA Derby 7-1. Commandment #1 Florida, Renegade #2 (+400); Irad/Cox leads; 25 days left. Lexington boosts Cox for Preakness. DRF KD page echoes trail dominance.