Daily Derby Update for the 24th
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Revised Oaks/Derby Forecast. As of this afternoon's post, the Oaks/Derby forecast has changed dramatically; the National Weather Service now says there's a 60% chance of rain in Louisville on Kentucky Derby Day.
Highs in the mid-70's are still predicted for Thursday through Saturday next week. On Thursday, there's a 40% chance of rain/scattered thunderstorms. Oaks Day holds a 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms, and the Derby Day outlook calls for a 60% chance of showers continuing into Sunday.
Statement from Ian McKinlay. From late Friday morning: I saw Quality Road yesterday morning, and thats when we noticed the crack. I did him up with Animalintex, which draws out the infection. This morning, the crack was very clean. Obviously, he didnt go to the track, so they tubbed him. Theyll dry him up, and Ill see him later this afternoon.
It was a straight crack, with no infection. I really dont think it is as serious as the other one. If we were able to get right on top of it, Ill probably lace it this afternoon. You have to remember that we are dealing with a living organism, and it has a mind of its own. There is only so much we can do, and then we hope for the best. Ill know more when I see him this afternoon, and Saturday morning will tell us a lot.
Quality Road: New Quarter Crack Discovered. In New York, Quality Road, one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby, has developed another quarter crack, again putting his status for the race in question. It's the second quarter-crack that's been discovered since he won the Grade I Florida Derby. The first one was noticed immediately after the race.
This one's on the inside of his right front hoof. The first one was in his right hind foot and pronounced a "done deal" by hoof specialist Ian McKinlay two days ago. The colt had worked twice at Belmont Park since McKinlay began working on him, most recently last Friday.
Trainer Jimmy Jerkens said this morning at Belmont Park he first noticed the crack yesterday after the Elusive Quality colt returned from a routine morning gallop.
He wasnt sore or anything, said Jerkens. We brought him in to pull his shoes afterward, and thats when we noticed it. If Ian can lace it this afternoon, and the horse can gallop tomorrow, he could put a patch on right away, and he can breeze on Sunday, said Jerkens. If he wants to wait another day, he can gallop Sunday, and then breeze Monday.
In short, Jerkens said he's hopeful that Quality Road can still make the Derby.
However, Jerkens said if the horse could not breeze by Monday "then it looks like we won't be able to go," DRF.com reports today.
A quarter crack is a crack that appears in the wall of the hoof, often starting at the coronet band, where the hoof meets the hair, and growing down. It can also start in the wall and move upward.
Quality Road, bred and owned by Edward P. Evans, is scheduled to depart Belmont Park for Churchill Downs on Tuesday. The record-setting winner of the Florida Derby owns a 3-1-0 record and earnings of $632,830.
Summer Bird Goes Leisurely Six at CD. Today at Churchill Downs, Summer Bird breezed a not-too-fast six furlongs in 1:15.80 (1/3). It was the only Derby workout at the track today. The fastest times at the distance were set by Badger Bo, a 3-year-old colt, and Falling Knife, a 3-year-old gelding, both of whom breezed in 1:13.20. Regular rider Chris Rosier handled the move.
It was the first workout for Summer Bird since finishing a fast-closing third behind Papa Clem in the Grade II Arkansas Derby on April 11. Summer Bird made only his third career start in the million-dollar Arkansas Derby to earn $100,000, and, as things turned out, that was enough to make the Kentucky Derby field.
The unlikely scenario--ordinarily, graded money of $100,000 isn't enough to get into the race--played out late last week and early this week as other contenders dropped out of the Derby picture, and plans were made accordingly. Summer Bird arrived at Churchill Downs at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday after a 12 1/2-hour van ride from Oaklawn Park and set up shop in Barn 42, Stall 11.
Summer Bird is trained by Tim Ice, a former assistant to Cole Norman and Morris Nicks. This is the first year he's trained on his own.
Highs in the mid-70's are still predicted for Thursday through Saturday next week. On Thursday, there's a 40% chance of rain/scattered thunderstorms. Oaks Day holds a 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms, and the Derby Day outlook calls for a 60% chance of showers continuing into Sunday.
Statement from Ian McKinlay. From late Friday morning: I saw Quality Road yesterday morning, and thats when we noticed the crack. I did him up with Animalintex, which draws out the infection. This morning, the crack was very clean. Obviously, he didnt go to the track, so they tubbed him. Theyll dry him up, and Ill see him later this afternoon.
It was a straight crack, with no infection. I really dont think it is as serious as the other one. If we were able to get right on top of it, Ill probably lace it this afternoon. You have to remember that we are dealing with a living organism, and it has a mind of its own. There is only so much we can do, and then we hope for the best. Ill know more when I see him this afternoon, and Saturday morning will tell us a lot.
Quality Road: New Quarter Crack Discovered. In New York, Quality Road, one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby, has developed another quarter crack, again putting his status for the race in question. It's the second quarter-crack that's been discovered since he won the Grade I Florida Derby. The first one was noticed immediately after the race.
This one's on the inside of his right front hoof. The first one was in his right hind foot and pronounced a "done deal" by hoof specialist Ian McKinlay two days ago. The colt had worked twice at Belmont Park since McKinlay began working on him, most recently last Friday.
Trainer Jimmy Jerkens said this morning at Belmont Park he first noticed the crack yesterday after the Elusive Quality colt returned from a routine morning gallop.
He wasnt sore or anything, said Jerkens. We brought him in to pull his shoes afterward, and thats when we noticed it. If Ian can lace it this afternoon, and the horse can gallop tomorrow, he could put a patch on right away, and he can breeze on Sunday, said Jerkens. If he wants to wait another day, he can gallop Sunday, and then breeze Monday.
In short, Jerkens said he's hopeful that Quality Road can still make the Derby.
However, Jerkens said if the horse could not breeze by Monday "then it looks like we won't be able to go," DRF.com reports today.
A quarter crack is a crack that appears in the wall of the hoof, often starting at the coronet band, where the hoof meets the hair, and growing down. It can also start in the wall and move upward.
Quality Road, bred and owned by Edward P. Evans, is scheduled to depart Belmont Park for Churchill Downs on Tuesday. The record-setting winner of the Florida Derby owns a 3-1-0 record and earnings of $632,830.
Summer Bird Goes Leisurely Six at CD. Today at Churchill Downs, Summer Bird breezed a not-too-fast six furlongs in 1:15.80 (1/3). It was the only Derby workout at the track today. The fastest times at the distance were set by Badger Bo, a 3-year-old colt, and Falling Knife, a 3-year-old gelding, both of whom breezed in 1:13.20. Regular rider Chris Rosier handled the move.
It was the first workout for Summer Bird since finishing a fast-closing third behind Papa Clem in the Grade II Arkansas Derby on April 11. Summer Bird made only his third career start in the million-dollar Arkansas Derby to earn $100,000, and, as things turned out, that was enough to make the Kentucky Derby field.
The unlikely scenario--ordinarily, graded money of $100,000 isn't enough to get into the race--played out late last week and early this week as other contenders dropped out of the Derby picture, and plans were made accordingly. Summer Bird arrived at Churchill Downs at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday after a 12 1/2-hour van ride from Oaklawn Park and set up shop in Barn 42, Stall 11.
Summer Bird is trained by Tim Ice, a former assistant to Cole Norman and Morris Nicks. This is the first year he's trained on his own.
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