He's come here a bunch of other times. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. 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. No thank you. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. 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. "He traveled well. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. But when you start running a 108, you can compete with anybody. Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. New players, bet $5, win $100 on the Preakness and get Win Bet Insurance if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd. This one is a hard pass. "Happy Jack, Fenwick Settle In Race 14 at Fair Grounds Early Voting went to the early lead while Epicenter settled in last place along the rail. He finished second by three-quarters of a length to one of the biggest upset winners in the history of the Derby. As a consistent, fast, and pace-versatile horse who has already won at 1 3/16 miles, hes the deserving favorite in the Preakness. Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. 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. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. 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. "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. That's the great thing about horses like that, the consistency of them.". "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. It seems like his energy level is good," said Scott Blasi, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen, who left the track early to watch horses work at The Midlantic Sale, Fasig-Tipton's 2-year-olds in training sale at Timonium. On December 4, 2022, Coolmore Stud announced that Epicenter would stand at their Ashford Stud for 2023 at a fee of $45,000.[27]. They all look good out there. [20] Epicenter was again the even-money favorite. "The Derby is an event, a 20-horse race under circumstances they'll never have to be in ever again. . I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. Just one of those things. That was a very impressive effort, Blasi said near the winners circle while Asmussen was back at the barn looking after La Crte. 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. Im hesitant to endorse this one. This one ran second in the Jeff Ruby behind a turf horse. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. The diagnosis took the edge off a satisfying climax to the night for Asmussens team. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. If this one gained some professionalism from the start, he may be the likeliest Derby winner we saw all weekend. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. The lone win came at 6 furlongs in the Zia Park Derby. The list does not take into account whether or not the horses have been declared off the Derby trail. 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. [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. I knew he was a talented horse. He continued to draw away down the stretch to win by 5+14 lengths over Cyberknife, with Zandon in third and Rich Strike fourth. "Hats off to him. 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. That runner was awful at Oaklawn against the East Coast contingent. It might be a tougher task to run as well off nearly three months away from the races as compared to Epicenter and Trafalgar, but if Pappacap is fit to run as well as he did in his last race off workouts alone he should be a strong factor in this years Lecomte Stakes. If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. "I've had the disappointment and survived it. 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 other horses rather easily by 3 1/2 lengths. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtRon Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win. On the final turn, he moved to the outside and began closely steadily, striking the lead near the head of the stretch. "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. 8 JOCKEY: Joel Rosario / TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen RECORD: 7 starts: 4-2-0 TOP EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE: 105 . University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. 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). [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]. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Epicenter, recovering from surgeries, arrives at Ashford Stud, Flightline and friends: See the 2022 Eclipse Award finalists, Flatter: At last, Eclipse Awards decisions have been made, Division Rankings: This Eclipse voter has made up his mind, Eclipse opinion: Epicenter has led Taiba every step of the way, 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, HRN Speed figures powered by Colts Neck data. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer. "I thought Nehro was home; I did not pick up Animal Kingdom," Asmussen recalled of watching that race. All Rights Reserved. He was comfortable doing it. In that race he ran into Corniche, who had just galloped in his maiden win and was the prohibitive favorite. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. 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. With his regular exercise rider Marino Garcia up, Early Voting went out to the track at 8:30 a.m. The rest of the field appeared content to let Epicenter have the early lead. Epicenter Off to a Good Start as a Stallion at Ashford Nearly four months after suffering a career-ending injury in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), champion 3-year-old male Epicenter is. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. He looked good out there. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! 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 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. It seems like he can be special. However, this runner romped over Doppelganger at Santa Anita. Congratulations to the winner.". 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. 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. He went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. The race fell apart a little bit, as it should have. Background [ edit] Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. This is one that you definitely want to win. That's why his training and his works since have been faster and stronger.". 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. Saturday, January 22, 2022 Post Time 7:20 PM E.T. 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. Using TVG projections and Horse Racing Nation (HRN) as a guide, here are the horse profiles for the second leg of Americas Triple Crown. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. 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