Derby Alumni: Check in with 10 recent runners
The Derby Alumni tracker checks in with the horses who raced in the Kentucky Derby, both this year and in previous years, keeping up with what they have done since they ran for the roses.
2022 Kentucky Derby
Three 2022 Kentucky Derby runners contested the Pegasus World Cup (G1) Saturday. Cyberknife, sent off the 2-1 favorite in his final career start, settled back and did not kick on after a wide trip. He crossed the wire sixth, 9 3/4 lengths adrift of the impressive Art Collector. He has now retired to stud at Spendthrift. White Abarrio and Simplification finished eighth and tenth in the Pegasus, respectively, despite previous good form over their home track.
Messier raced Saturday in the San Pasqual (G2). Chasing midfield, he chased on to finish an even fourth, 4 1/4 lengths behind Newgrange.
Barber Road was also in action Saturday in an allowance race at Oaklawn. Sent off the 2-1 favorite, he settled near the rear andmade a mild run in the lane. That proved only enough for fifth, beaten six lengths by frontrunning winner Call Me Fast.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Strike | 6th Clark (G1) | Worked 5f Sat. at MER |
| 2 | Epicenter | DNF Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $45,000 at Ashford |
| 3 | Zandon | 4th Cigar Mile (G1) | No works since last race |
| 4 | Simplification | 10th Pegasus World Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
| 5 | Mo Donegal | 1st Belmont | Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift |
| 6 | Barber Road | 5th Alw (Jan. 28 at OP) | No works since last race |
| 7 | Tawny Port | 10th Pennsylvania Derby (G1) | Worked 5f Sat. at FG |
| 8 | Smile Happy | 8th Kentucky Derby | Worked 4f Jan. 27 at FG |
| 9 | Tiz the Bomb | 4th National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) | Worked 4f Jan. 27 at FG |
| 10 | Zozos | 5th Louisiana (G2) | No works since last race |
| 11 | Classic Causeway | 6th Bryan Station | Worked 3f Jan. 26 at FG |
| 12 | Taiba | Malibu (G1) | Worked 5f Sun. at SA |
| 13 | Crown Pride | 2nd Champions Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
| 14 | Happy Jack | 6th H. Allen Jerkens (G1) | No works since last race |
| 15 | Messier | 4th San Pasqual (G2) | No works since last race |
| 16 | White Abarrio | 8th Pegasus World Cup (G1) | No works since last race |
| 17 | Charge It | 1st Dwyer (G3) | Worked 5f Sat. at PBD |
| 18 | Cyberknife | 6th Pegasus World Cup (G1) | Stands for $30,000 at Spendthrift |
| 19 | Pioneer of Medina | 2nd Harlan's Holiday (G3) | Worked 5f Sat. at PBD |
| 20 | Summer Is Tomorrow | 20th Kentucky Derby | No works since last race |
| SCR | Ethereal Road | 5th Alw OC (Nov. 4 at KEE) | Worked 4f Jan. 17 at OP |
| SCR | Rattle N Roll | 4th Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2) | Worked 3f Wed. at FG |
2021 Kentucky Derby
Two runners in the 2021 Kentucky Derby raced recently.
Helium contested an allowance-optional claiming race at Tampa Bay Downs on January 25, the site of his Tampa Bay Derby (G2) victory two years ago. Going a mile and 40 yards on the dirt he was no match for 7 1/4-length winner It's a Wrap; he crossed the wire third, a neck behind odds-on favorite Bumperdoo.
Like the King raced Saturday in a one mile and 70 yard handicap over the Tapeta at Gulfstream. He settled midfield and chased on evenly, crossing the wire sixth behind forwardly placed winner Wolfie's Dynaghost.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medina Spirit | 2nd 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic | Deceased |
| 2 | Mandaloun | 4th San Diego Handicap (G2) | Stands for $25,000 at Juddmonte |
| 3 | Hot Rod Charlie | 6th Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for ¥2 million at Shadai Stallion Station |
| 4 | Essential Quality | 3rd 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $75,000 at Darley America |
| 5 | O Besos | 5th Breeders' Cup Sprint | Worked 4f Dec. 17 at FG |
| 6 | Midnight Bourbon | 5th Dubai World Cup (G1) | Deceased |
| 7 | Keepmeinmind | 3rd Woodward (G1) | Stands for $6,500 at Sequel N.Y. |
| 8 | Helium | 3rd Alw OC (Jan. 25 at TAM) | No works since last race |
| 9 | Known Agenda | 4th 2021 Belmont | Stands for $10,000 at Spendthrift |
| 10 | Highly Motivated | 2nd Philip H. Iselin (G3) | Stands for $7,500 at Airdrie |
| 11 | Sainthood | 5th 2021 Belmont Derby (G1) | No works since last race |
| 12 | Like the King | 6th Handicap (Sat. at GP) | No works since last race |
| 13 | Bourbonic | 4th Queens County | Worked 4f Sun. at BEL |
| 14 | Hidden Stash | 7th Monmouth (G3) | Worked 5f Thu. at PAY |
| 15 | Brooklyn Strong | 5th Empire Classic | Worked 4f Jan. 21 at GP |
| 16 | Super Stock | 6th Blame | Worked 5f Tue. at FG |
| 17 | Rock Your World | 9th 2021 Twilight Derby (G2) | Stands for $10,000 at Spendthrift |
| 18 | Dynamic One | 6th Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) | Worked 4f Sept. 30 at SAR |
| 19 | Soup and Sandwich | 10th Alw OC (Oct. 23 at WO) | No works since last race |
2020 Kentucky Derby
Sole Volante contested an allowance at 1 3/8 miles on the Gulfstream lawn on Saturday, the second start of his 6-year-old season. Settled in his customary place near the rear of the field, he mustered no stretch rally and finished tenth, 12 3/4 lengths behind lightly-raced 4-year-old Marwad.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authentic | 1st 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $70,000 at Spendthrift |
| 2 | Tiz the Law | 6th 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $30,000 at Ashford |
| 3 | Mr. Big News | 4th Alw OC (CD, Sept. 17) | Worked 4f Oct. 8 at CD |
| 4 | Honor A. P. | 4th 2020 Kentucky Derby | Stands for $15,000 at Lane's End |
| 5 | Max Player | 4th Suburban (G2) | Worked 5f Tue at OP |
| 6 | Storm The Court | 5th Tokyo City Cup (G3) | No works since last race |
| 7 | Enforceable | 8th Alw OC (April 15 at KEE) | Worked 4f June 19 at WO |
| 8 | Ny Traffic | 4th John Morrissey Handicap | No works since last race |
| 9 | Necker Island | 6th Phoenix (G2) | Worked 5f Jan. 27 at OP |
| 10 | Major Fed | 8th Alw OC (Nov. 13 at CD) | No works since last race |
| 11 | Sole Volante | 10th Alw OC (Jan. 28 at GP) | No works since last race |
| 12 | Winning Impression | 3rd Alw (Nov. 12, 2020, CD) | Deceased |
| 13 | Money Moves | 1st Alw OC (Oct. 23, 2020, BEL) | Retrained at New Vocations. |
| 14 | Attachment Rate | 7th Alw OC (Feb. 21 at OP) | Worked 3f Dec. 22 at OP |
| 15 | South Bend | 5th, Harlan's Holiday (G3) | No works since last race |
2019 Kentucky Derby
Gray Magician, a longtime denizen of the California circuit, has found a home this winter at Turfway Park. Monday, he ran on late in an allowance-optional claiming race at 6 1/2 furlongs over the dirt, finishing third beaten two lengths by Chasing Fame. Gray Magician is slated to return to action soon; he has been entered in another race at a similar level over the same course and distance on Wednesday.
| Derby | Horse | Last race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country House | 1st 2019 Kentucky Derby | Stands for $7,500 at Darby Dan |
| 2 | Code of Honor | 5th 2021 Cigar Mile | Deceased |
| 3 | Tacitus | 4th 2021 Lukas Classic (G3) | Stands for $10,000 at Taylor Made |
| 4 | Improbable | 2nd 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $25,000 at WinStar |
| 5 | Game Winner | 1st 2019 Los Alamitos Derby (G3) | Stands for $30,000 at Lane's End |
| 6 | Master Fencer | 4th 2021 Hakusan Daishoten | |
| 7 | War of Will | 9th 2020 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | Stands for $25,000 at Claiborne |
| 8 | Plus Que Parfait | 10th Jebel Ali Mile (G3) | |
| 9 | Win Win Win | 1st 2020 Forego (G1) | Stands for $5,000 at Ocala Stud |
| 10 | Cutting Humor | 5th 2020 Mineshaft (G3) | Stands for $1,500 at McDowell Farm |
| 11 | By My Standards | 5th 2021 Whitney (G1) | Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift |
| 12 | Vekoma | 1st 2020 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) | Stands for $15,000 at Spendthrift |
| 13 | Bodexpress | 1st 2020 Clark (G1) | Stands for $5,000 at Barton Thoroughbreds |
| 14 | Tax | 9th Alw OC (Jan. 1 at GP) | Worked 4f Jan. 26 at PMM |
| 15 | Roadster | 8th Buckland | No works since last race |
| 16 | Long Range Toddy | 6th Ring the Bell | Worked 4f Jan. 23 at OP |
| 17 | Maximum Security | 5th 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic | Stands for $10,000 at Ashford |
| 18 | Spinoff | 4th 2020 Woodward (G1) | No works since June 6, 2021 |
| 19 | Gray Magician | 3rd Alw OC (Mon. at TP) | Entered in Alw OC Wed. at TP |
2018 Kentucky Derby
The only horse from the 2018 Kentucky Derby who remains in action is 17th-place finisher Noble Indy. He most recently raced Jan. 8 at Camarero in Puerto Rico, where he finished third beaten 3 1/4 lengths in a 1 1/16-mile allowance race on the dirt.