Special Race Coverage "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. Tawny Port (24-1), Slow Down Andy (7-1), Trafalgar (24-1), second choice Pappacap (7-2), Bodock (63-1) and Russian Tank (149-1) finished fifth through 10th in that order. An Epicenter loss on Saturday cannot be made up for with a victory in the Grade-1-come-lately Pennsylvania Derby. Which horses should you bet on at TVG? "We were able to drop him down in competition and just get him set up with a field that would be sort of a confidence booster for him," Yakteen said. 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. He seemed to be put together like a Derby horse. Depending on how some of these horses progress, they could be seen in the Risen Star Stakes . Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. "I'm good at getting here. Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. 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 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. Armagnac Entersoff Confidence-Builder 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. Pappacap, Lecomte Stakes 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. Saturdays 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 broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. 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 . "I think we accomplished that. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. Win contenders, in preference/probability order: "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. Moving forward this is what we wanted to see. He was sired by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline. Background [ edit] Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. Cyberknife also won his most recent start at this distance and over the track, but it was a maiden race so he is stepping way up in class. Long shot Pioneer of Medina (33-1) finished a head behind in the show photo and settled for fourth. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. These runners are often way over bet. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. Ramsey had planned to take Creative Minister to the track right after the mid-morning renovation break. Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. Rosecroft Raceway She will likely be the favorite in that race and I dont expect her to even consider the Derby. Featured Tracks On the final turn, he moved to the outside and began closely steadily, striking the lead near the head of the stretch. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. 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. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Check out the #TwinSpiresReplay ?? I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. With Curlin, I just never dreamed he could get beat. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. 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. He was comfortable doing it. Three Year Olds It is a wait and see for me on this one, but I lean pass. "The only way I can explain it is, it just wasn't meant to be," Blasi said, adding of the torrid pace that included the first-quarter mile in a Derby-record :21.78, "I don't think anybody saw those fractions coming the first three-quarters of a mile of the race. 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. Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. The potential is there; Asmussen said that at this point in Epicenter's career, he is faster than both Gun Runner and Curlin when they went into the Derby. 2), New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. Surfer Dude finished third behind Epicenter in the Gun Runner Stakes after leading for the first six furlongs so will be trying to improve, while Call Me Midnight was last seen finishing seventh of 11 in the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes near the end of November. He had worn them in three of his first four starts before O'Neill took them off for the Derby. Meanwhile, Early Voting tracked the early pace set by Armagnac and moved to the lead entering the stretch, pulling well clear with an eighth of a mile remaining. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. This means he will now have the chance to get to the Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby. Happy Jack, another Preakness entrant, was third, a neck in front of Armagnac. Epicenter does meet some key trends and respected metrics in horse racing when determining a contender or winner of the Kentucky Derby. That was a very impressive effort, Blasi said near the winners circle while Asmussen was back at the barn looking after La Crte. An (*) asterisk after the odds means Epicenter was the post-time favorite. Unified Report is unbeaten in three races but gets a test on two levels here as his wins in the Louisiana Legacy Stakes and Louisiana Juvenile Stakes were against Louisiana-breds and were sprint races; he will be tackling two-turns for the first time in the Lecomte. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. 1), Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford (Gr. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. It was one of those evenings that even the most successful trainers must endure from time to time. Brown and Klaravich owner Seth Klarman opted to skip the Kentucky Derby to focus on the Preakness, which they won in 2017 with Cloud Computing using the same script. There's one Derby a year. Then there's 2011 runner-up Nehro, who gained the lead in the Churchill Downs stretchsending Asmussen's heart racingbefore yielding to Animal Kingdom. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. There is plenty of intrigue with this years Preakness. White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Even with Corniche rolling all alone on the front end, Pappacap stayed as close as he could and held second at 13 to 1 odds. Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. Klaravich Stables' Early Voting, the 7-2 choice on the Preakness morning line, made his first visit to the track at Pimlico Wednesday morning, a day after shipping in from trainer Chad Brown's stable at Belmont Park. 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Before he gets to Saturday, Asmussen will have a chance at his third Oaks win with undefeated champion juvenile filly Echo Zulu, a daughter of Gun Runner campaigned by L and N Racing and Winchell Thoroughbreds. The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. Asmussen most assuredly puts the work in as he searches for Derby gloryin April he drove all night from Oaklawn to Churchill to witness an Epicenterbreezebut he's also been around the race enough to nod to the 'Derby gods.' 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. However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. He is a good shipper. Horses from Japan have proven that they deserve to be in on the conversation. Owner: Vivian E. Rall [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. Race 14 at Fair Grounds 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. He was away cleanly and thought he was very comfortable and attending close enough to the pace, and just ran a very dominating performance against a very good group. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. There are no re-dos. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. "[9], Epicenter began his three-year-old campaign on January 22, 2022, in the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds. "He was nice and comfortable and you just hope he'll finish the race, which he did. "He is taking a little siesta. 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If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. 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. Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. "He's in good shape.". Zandon (7-2), the publics fourth choice, was another half-length back in third. 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. Good run, said McPeek, who added it was too soon to know what Smile Happys last prep would be before the May 7 running of the Kentucky Derby. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. The way he did it today, the mile and a quarter (of the Derby) shouldn't be a problem. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. It just is what it is. Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. The New York prep circuit has been most terrible in the Kentucky Derby, but this year there are some sneaky signals that this could be the year for these runners. 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 . This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. New players, bet $5, win $100 on the Preakness and get Win Bet Insurance if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. 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. 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. And he's won the Derby's sister race, the Kentucky Oaks (G1), with Summerly in 2005 and Untapable in 2014. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, Epicenter takes them all the way in the Risen Star for Asmussen. On December 4, 2022, Coolmore Stud announced that Epicenter would stand at their Ashford Stud for 2023 at a fee of $45,000.[27]. Trafalgar *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. I was really happy with him coming home," Hernandez said. [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. Simplification horse page with past performances, speed figures, results, pedigree, photos and videos. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. That's why his training and his works since have been faster and stronger.". Leading the Lecomte field is Epicenter, winner of the Gun Runner Stakes on Dec. 26, a newly anointed Road to the Derby race in which he earned 10 points, which could be significant later in the season. They won the Kentucky Derby. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. He took two starts to break his maiden. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. 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. Bet the Preakness! I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. 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. [23] The Daily Racing Form later reported that Epicenter suffered a lateral condylar fracture to his right foreleg and was expected to undergo surgery at Rood & Riddle the following morning. Like Justify, Curlin didn't race at 2 and entered the Derby undefeated with just three starts under his belt, including wins in the Rebel Stakes (G3) and Arkansas Derby (G2) at Oaklawn Park. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. The 2022 Preakness Stakes is Sat., May 21, and nine top 3-year-olds will run in the second jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course. With a handful of preps and several workouts left before the first Saturday in may, any picks at this point should be done strictly for editorial purposes with the ability to pivot on the day as the picture becomes more clear. The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. 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. He broke away with a clean break and got into a nice little rhythm.". "Hats off to him. "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. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass In fact, since first sending out ninth-place Fifty Stars for the 2001 Derby, the Racing Hall of Famer has moved into consideration for the "best trainer to not yet win the Derby" category behind his 23 starts without a victory in the Churchill Downs classic. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. Epicenter enters with four wins in six starts with half those efforts at 2 and half at 3. These horses get over bet because of their story, not their talent. "Because it's the Kentucky Derby; it's attaining something that you haven't," Asmussen said of his drive for the Roses. He doesn't really care about anything. He got the time off," Hernandez said. 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. 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). That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. But the horse had other ideas. His best Beyer speed figure is tops in the field at 102,. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. Epicenter's owner, Ron Winchell, who has sent Asmussen a number of top runners, including Gun Runner (co-owned with Three Chimneys),has seen first hand Asmussen's determination to win the Derby. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. In the meantime, exercise rider Danny Ramsey oversaw Creative Minister's first day of training at Pimlico after vanning from Louisville on Tuesday. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. This one seems to just be the precocious type as he really hasnt progressed in his three year old season. See who is a fan of Simplification. "I thought she won the Fair Grounds Oaks on natural ability and class," said Asmussen, adding that he's been pleased with her works and wants her razor sharp for Friday. ", 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. This girl ran a respectable Arkansas Derby against the colts. If there was any question about Epicenter, it was whether he would go too fast. His time of 1:54.38 for 1+316 miles set a new track record. "[22], Epicenter made his final start in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on November 5. Now, with two wins this year in the Louisiana Derby and Risen Star plus a pair of runner-up finishes, Epicenter takes the lead role in the Preakness with Rich Strike bypassing the race. 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. Still in seventh place after three-quarters of a mile, he began to make up ground along the rail near the top of the stretch. We're lucky to have him. [13] "He took a little dirt today and he didn't mind it," said Rosario. [2] Not This Time stands at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky for US$75,000 service fee. As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica The last three Preakness winners have gone to post with odds of 11/1, 11/1 and 6/1. Winchell Thoroughbreds'Epicenter, the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21Preakness Stakes (G1), jogged a mile around Pimlico Race Course early May 18, his first morning in town after vanning from Louisville. 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 is actually kind of interesting. All Rights Reserved. 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. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. [6] He returned on November 13 in another maiden special weight at Churchill Downs, this time at a distance of one mile. All Rights Reserved. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. 1993 . 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. Epicenter. [24] On November 6, Asmussen confirmed that Epicenter would be retired from racing, adding that the surgery was successful and the prognosis for him to stand at stud was good.[25]. 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). This meant that White Abarrio tipped out first getting the third path into the lane while Charge it had to swing around to the 4th. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. "He's extremely talented. 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. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! Thoroughbred pedigree for Epicenter, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. Blue Kentucky finished third in the Sugar Bowl Stakes near the end of December and he too is trying two turns for the first time. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. pic.twitter.com/26oaC8aBS3. 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. Epicenter, perhaps his best chance to win his first Kentucky Derby, led from gate to wire in a dominant, 2 3/4-length triumph in the Grade 2, $400,000Risen Star Stakes. This horse was included in that mix. O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. He sent out Creator to victory in the 2016 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1). Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez The field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. Photo: Rick SamuelsEpicenter gallops at Churchill Downs. The following horses have earned Kentucky Derby points. Trainer: Michael Merryman Without a ton of early pressure expected on the projected pace-setter Early Voting, Epicenter has the pace advantage and also benefits from the cutback in distance from the Derby. [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. 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. "One particular moment he said, 'I won't win it, but you will.' I thought that would settle him down a bit. Gun Runner and Curlin each finished third while Lookin At Lee nearly ended the drought for Derby horses breaking from post 1 when he finished second to Always Dreaming in 2017. "[14], Epicenter went off as the 4-1 favorite in a very deep field for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Pappacap is notable not because of his two runner-up efforts last fall but because those efforts came against unbeaten and untested Corniche in the G1 American Pharoah Stakes and in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile. Fern Circle Stables, Back Racing, and Magdalena Racing's allowance optional claiming winner Creative Minister was feeling good Wednesday in his first visit to the track. The Derby was the first race for the colt outside of California. 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. Here is stable of my top 5 Derby contenders heading into the last month of prep races. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. 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. Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. If you guys want to go, we can go.' Keeneland The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. Epicenter will break from post 8 in the Preakness, which Rich Strike is skipping. 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. Notes: "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. 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. 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. 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