Kentucky Derby Introduced by Woodford Reserve motion begins Saturday on the alternative coast of Florida because the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs kicks off as the primary of two qualifying stakes at Gulf Coast Racetrack. Saturday’s race will award qualifying factors of 20-10-6-4-2 to the highest 5 finishes within the 1 1/16-mile stakes and in addition serves as preparation for the ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby on March 7 on the similar racetrack.
1. Confession (Morning line odds are 2-1): Neary, who received the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park final weekend, misplaced to second place within the allowance race at Gulfstream Park. If he takes a step ahead from that race, it is going to be tough to beat him, ridden by Flavien Prat.
Jockey: Flavien Prat; coach: brad cox
2. grand need (15-1): He received his first profession victory in his fifth try. The velocity numbers had been uninspiring and painted him as a giant identify within the subject.
Jockey: Sammy Camacho. coach: tod plecher
3. Pumas (6-1): In Gulfstream’s first particular weight race, it recorded sharp speeds and made a profitable debut. He might be a contender right here as nicely, however he may also compete in his first race at Gulfstream on Saturday.
Jockey: Javier Castellano; coach: Gustavo Delgado
4. Recreation for It (20-1): On December tenth at Suidobashi, he received his debut regardless of having a stumbling begin. Issues are going nicely in Florida and there could also be a shock right here.
Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr.; coach: Chad Summers
5. Ocelli (12-1): She was 2nd and third at this distance, however nonetheless a maiden after three tries. There’s a chance that he shall be a laggard within the Superfecta, however it’s tough to assist him as a winner.
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos. coach: whit beckman
Remsen Stakes Renegade, Inside (Eclipse Sportswire)
6. Renegade (8-5): Within the Remsen Stakes, he completed second to Paladin, a powerful candidate for the Kentucky Derby. There’s an important set of trainings for this and it is a pure favourite.
Jockey: Irado Ortiz Jr.; coach: tod plecher
7. wayne’s regulation (30-1): He completed third in his earlier race, the Delta Downs Stakes. Morning line costs are very enticing for stallions whose velocity numbers can compete with many horses.
Jockey: Marcos Meneses; coach: Amador Sanchez
8. most capability (30-1): I used to be drained after deciding on the midfield in Mucho Macho Man S. There hasn’t been a lot motive given to consider he would favor distance.
Jockey: Jevian Toledo. coach: Richard Sillaman
9. Dr. Kapur (5-1): Two promising first makes an attempt within the Kentucky Jockey Membership Stakes had been disappointing. It ought to be a think about his finest attempt.
Jockey: Samuel Marin. coach: Saffie Joseph Jr.
choose: Renegade
Stay lengthy shot: wayne’s regulation
fantastic: 6-1-9-7
