Has bounced back extremely well off that work, with a couple of very aggressive gallops Wednesday and Thursday.īob Black Jack: Struggled late over a course that had been well chewed up by the time he worked, equipped with blinkers, Monday. His race to lose.īig Truck: Was full of run in his local workout, but the early pace took its toll as he tired noticeably nearing the wire and during his gallop-out. Only worry would be his relative inexperience and some of the erratic tendencies he displayed in his two 3-year-old wins. Seems none the worse for wear from the foot problems that plagued him earlier this winter. His first gallop over the track Tuesday morning was a thing of beauty. His first two workouts coming out of the Florida Derby at Palm Meadows were perfect, and he's done nothing wrong since arriving at Churchill Downs. The way he zipped through a half-mile work in 46.52 seconds despite a late lead switch indicates he's coming into the race razor sharp, although I'm not sure even his best will be good enough in this spot.īig Brown: Anyone looking to find a chink in the favorite's armor from a training standpoint will be hard pressed to do so. Not out of the question if he handles the going.Īnak Nakal: Couldn't find any fault with his training over the past week. He was under some urging to keep pace with his workmate when breezing Sunday. Like several members of the field, he is not the prettiest mover when he gallops, but he did have a very busy and productive week and seemed to become more comfortable with the surface as the week progressed. The following is a final assessment of all 20 Derby starters from observations made during training hours at Churchill Downs during the past eight mornings.Īdriano: The ability to adapt to Churchill's dirt surface is key to the Lane's End winner's chances in the Derby. The most excitement of the morning came during Tale of Ekati's aggressive gallop when a loose horse crossed paths with the Wood Memorial winner shortly past the finish line, forcing his rider, Kristen Troxell, to take a hold and alter course slightly. In contrast to Big Brown, Smooth Air was less aggressive getting away from the three-furlong pole, covering his opening eighth in 13.14 seconds before picking up the pace and breezing down the quarter-mile stretch in 24.85 for exercise rider Sue Milne. Nevin immediately grabbed into Big Brown to keep him from doing too much during his gallop -out. Hugging the inner rail and with Nevin offering no prompting, Big Brown posted splits of 11.89 seconds and 23.20 before crossing the finish line to the applause of the many fans attending the traditional Dawn at the Downs breakfast program. With regular exercise rider Michelle Nevin aboard, Big Brown came out on the track amidst quite a bit of traffic shortly after the renovation break and was clearly full of himself as he made his way down the backstretch before breaking off at the three-furlong pole. Smooth Air covered the same distance in 37.99. Big Brown was one of two Derby starters to blow out for the race Thursday. The Big Brown buzz grew a little louder after the Kentucky Derby favorite worked three furlongs in 35.33 seconds here Thursday morning. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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