This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. And bam. 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. Yonkers Raceway I'm unbelievably excited to be doing this well with this much on the line.". Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. He went to the early lead, setting fast opening fractions of 22.37 seconds for the first quarter-mile and 45.72 for the half. She has a condylar fracture that is a good candidate for repair. We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. He sent out Creator to victory in the 2016 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1). 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. 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. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. Compared with Asmussen's previous Derby horses that went on to earn Horse of the Year honors, Epicenter's preparation is closer to Gun Runner's than Curlin's. I thought Nehro was going to win it and Lookin At Lee was just unbelievable. ", Photo: Anika MiskarEarly Voting gallops at Pimlico. Early Voting Gallops An (*) asterisk after the odds means Epicenter was the post-time favorite. Using TVG projections and Horse Racing Nation (HRN) as a guide, here are the horse profiles for the second leg of Americas Triple Crown. Saturday, January 22, 2022 Post Time 7:20 PM E.T. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable advantage coming into the Preakness, according to HRN. Historically these types of horses have a high probability to win. The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. Nope. "So I literally know what it feels like to think you're going to win the Derby, but it didn't happen.". 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. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. 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. 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. Background [ edit] Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. He was comfortable doing it. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtRon Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win. He hopes this is the year he finds out what it's like to enter the Derby winner's circle. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. He's won pretty much every other race. 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. 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. He got everything I wanted at Oaklawn and just couldnt do any running late. 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 This one ran second in the Jeff Ruby behind a turf horse. Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. "[9], Epicenter began his three-year-old campaign on January 22, 2022, in the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds. If you guys want to go, we can go.' The problem is that the race didnt come up that fast and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is a beast at Gulfstream Park. Epicenter will break from post 8 in the Preakness, which Rich Strike is skipping. I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. 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. 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. 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. This is another Brad Cox who looks alright on paper. It looked like it was easy for him in the moment.. [7], Epicenter made his final start of the year on December 26 in the newly-created Gun Runner Stakes, an early prep race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby over 1+116 miles at Fair Grounds Race Course in Louisiana. We're not smart enough to give up.". But the horse had other ideas. He broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. 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. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. 2), New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. 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 Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. 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. The field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. 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. He held second in the Louisiana Derby, 2 1/2 lengths behind victorious Epicenter after setting . Print; Tweet Email. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. 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). 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. The Preakness will be Early Voting's first start away from Aqueduct Racetrack, where he broke his maiden, won the Withers (G3), and finished second by a neck in the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino (G2). Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. Unless there is a lot of negatives out of the barn leading up, this one will be all over my tickets on Derby day. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. "He's extremely talented. If there was any question about Epicenter, it was whether he would go too fast. And the tote board doesn't mean a. He took two starts to break his maiden. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. 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. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". ** 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. Considering the win was at Fair Grounds and at the distance of the Lecomte and Epicenter is making only his fourth career start and second around two-turns, this colt is the one to beat in the Lecomte. "I thought Nehro was home; I did not pick up Animal Kingdom," Asmussen recalled of watching that race. FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Helper: Wednesday 3/1/23, Covering the Spread: Men's College Basketball Regression Candidates, 3 Daily Fantasy NHL Stacks for Wednesday 3/1/23, College Basketball Betting Guide: Wednesday 3/1/23, 3 NBA Player Prop Bets to Target on Wednesday 3/1/23, 3 NBA FanDuel Studs to Target on Wednesday 3/1/23, NHL Daily Fantasy Helper: Wednesday 3/1/23, PGA Betting Guide for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, 3 NBA FanDuel Value Plays to Target on Wednesday 3/1/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Wednesday 3/1/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Tuesday 2/28/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Saturday 2/25/23, Horse Racing Best Bets for Friday 2/24/23. [3] His dam, Silent Candy, is a stakes-winning daughter of Giant's Causeway. He then shifted back out and came again. Im hesitant to endorse this one. The Risen Star was the most legitimate field he faced and he was a far cry from winning that race finishing 6th. 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. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. This one has lost 2 straight to Tiz the Bomb who will be a career turfer. Trainer: Michael Merryman Moving forward this is what we wanted to see. Thoroughbred pedigree for Epicenter, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. See who is a fan of Simplification. Three Year Olds Even if she had won the race there was a strong possibility she was going to the Oaks instead. "The trip didn't take anything out of him.". The euphoria of victory in a big race stifled by an injury to a stablemate on the undercard. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. The following horses have earned Kentucky Derby points. All rights reserved. "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 went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. I never dreamed he'd lose," Asmussen said. Trafalgar Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. You'll get the best projections in the business! Epicenter enters with four wins in six starts with half those efforts at 2 and half at 3. There's one Derby a year. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. "He galloped a mile and a quarter. "He's in good shape.". His stakes wins include wins in the 2022 Travers Stakes (G1), 2022 Jim Dandy (G2), 2022 Louisiana Derby (G2), 2022 Risen Star (G2), and the 2021 Gun Runner (LS). Description: Photo: Skip Dickstein. 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. The horse is gelded which would be awesome because it means we could see a Derby winner runner beyond his three or four year old season. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. In the meantime, exercise rider Danny Ramsey oversaw Creative Minister's first day of training at Pimlico after vanning from Louisville on Tuesday. [2] Winchell and Asmussen had previously combined forces with champions Untapable and Gun Runner. First one to the wire wins, like Steve always says. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. Epicenter (7-5) Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds Career record: 5 starts - 3 wins - 1 second - 0 thirds Career earnings: $410,639 Earnings per start: $82,128 Top Equibase Speed Figure: 97 Kentucky Derby points: 64 Pedigree: Not This Time - Silent Candy, by Candy Ride Color: Bay Cox is the reigning Eclipse Award winning trainer and this one is the kind of horse that is progressing at the right time. 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. She is talented and will be a deserving favorite in the Oaks, but not good enough to win the Derby. Epicenter 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. Knowing that many will press for the lead in the Kentucky Derby, I feel this one is going to fade off late and be no factor. 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. All Rights Reserved. [11] "It was a little different than his last race, as every fraction was perfect for him," said Winchell. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Special Race Coverage Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. He looked good out there. The Keith Desormeaux trainee skipped the Risen Star last month, his conditioner hoping to have a fresher horse for the rigors of what he hopes is a journey on the Triple Crown trail. Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. 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. Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. "I'm good at getting here. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. As for the Derby, Asmussen has come close. Of the horses out of the Rebel it is probably the one that I would like best. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. Just one of those things. Epicenter (164) Epicenter rolls to victory. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. "[17], Epicenter went off as the 6-5 favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21. At 7-2 Epicenter is the second-choice on the Derby morning line to Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Zandon (3-1), even though he defeated the son of Upstart by 3 1/4 lengths in the Feb. 19 Risen Star. "I think we accomplished that. "He has taken a lot of training extremely easily," Asmussen said. ET. We will see what happens. "It's a horse race, and anybody can win. Epicenter had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. He notes that in following the Derby his whole life, it nearly always seems that the winners' stories sound like "they were meant to be before it happened." He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. The decision to ship to Baltimore came after the allowance score. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. They all look good out there. 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. These runners are often way over bet. "He was nice and comfortable and you just hope he'll finish the race, which he did. Breeder: Southern Equine Stables, LLC. 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. 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. "Because it's the Kentucky Derby; it's attaining something that you haven't," Asmussen said of his drive for the Roses. Owner: Vivian E. Rall Here is stable of my top 5 Derby contenders heading into the last month of prep races. What a story. Photo: Heather JacksonEcho Zulu May 1 at Churchill Downs. Epicenter has raced at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Keeneland, Pimlico Race Course, Saratoga with wins at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Saratoga. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC That's why his training and his works since have been faster and stronger.". 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. Those two figures offer this colt a double advantage over the other eight entrants, as the lower of the two is higher than the higher of the last two figures of any of the other horses. It just is what it is. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. "He ran that incredible race in the allowance, and Kenny said, 'This horse has as much talent as my other stakes horses. ** 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. 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. [13] "He took a little dirt today and he didn't mind it," said Rosario. This one couldnt beat Classic Causeway who didnt exactly flatter the Tampa Bay runners on Saturday. In the Belmont, Curlin lost by a head to filly Rags to Riches. Jos Ortiz had him picking off rivals going five wide in the second turn, but he flattened late and was caught by Smile Happy. Demling just locked in his picks for Flightline, Taiba, Epicenter and every horse in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic field. Simplification horse page with past performances, speed figures, results, pedigree, photos and videos. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. [6] He returned on November 13 in another maiden special weight at Churchill Downs, this time at a distance of one mile. This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. 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. 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. In the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill will put the blinkers back on Happy Jack. He went to the early lead and set sensible fractions. "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. Just nice and quiet. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. Epicenter (left) prepares to head to the track at Pimlico Race Course Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenter , the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21 Preakness Stakes (G1), jogged a mile around Pimlico Race Course early May 18, his first morning in town after vanning from Louisville. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. It was one of those evenings that even the most successful trainers must endure from time to time. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. Had the chance to establish himself in the Arkansas Derby and just didnt look good fading from the early pack. "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. He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. "It's a big hole; he wants to fill it," Winchell said. That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. Im not sure how strong the Arkansas Derby was. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. It is hard to see this runner making enough progress to get the job done even if he makes the gate at the Kentucky Derby. Horse: Gens: Highlight: X-Factor: Chef List: Reports: Maintenance: Subscriptions: Help: Message Board: Horse: epicenter : EPICENTER (CHI) G, 2007 {5-j} DP = 6-5-7-0-2 (20) DI = 2.64 CD = 0.65 : SIR CAT (USA) dkb/br. After losing to Street Sense in the Derby, Curlin put it all together in an amazing stretch run in the Preakness to edge that rival. Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. Keeneland New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. He's hoping this might be the year that story finds a chapter that includes him. Image courtesy of Blood Horse. 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). Curlin would continue to reach racing's heights. This is because after stalking in second and taking the lead to draw away in the stretch by 1 1/2 lengths, Trafalgar was challenged in the final yards but held his ground to emerge victorious by a head. Armagnac Entersoff Confidence-Builder That runner was awful at Oaklawn against the East Coast contingent. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. Trainer Kevin McKathan said Fenwick will train Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Epicenter, Early Voting Get Acquainted With Pimlico. #Epicenter dominates the Risen Star Stakes on the Road to the #KyDerby for Joel Rosario, Steve Asmussen, and Winchell Thoroughbreds. He finished second by three-quarters of a length to one of the biggest upset winners in the history of the Derby. They won the Kentucky Derby. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. This horse was included in that mix. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. ", 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. Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. 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. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. Breeder: Vivian E. Rall. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. ET, following the renovation break. After a mediocre fourth place finish in the Del Mar Futurity last summer, trainer Mark Casse did not give up on Pappacap and entered him in a two-turn race for the first time in the American Pharoah Stakes. 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