Today's Kentucky Derby Contender Works (2-28-11) - Updated
workouts for today (Monday, Feb. 28)
(with HRN Derby rankings):
Today's Derby contender works included
a swift five furlong move from San Felipe hopeful Jaycito. Machen and Wilkinson, both trained by Neil Howard, exercised four furlongs at Fair Grounds and both could show up next in the March 26 Louisiana Derby.
#10 Jaycito - 5f in :58.60 (3/53) at Santa Anita.
#22 Comma To The Top - 5f in :58.80 (2/37) at Hollywood Park.
#27 Machen – Breezed 4f in :50.60
(66/88) at Fair Grounds.
#28 Silver Medallion - Breezed 5f in 1:01.40 (40/53) at Santa Anita
#61 Wilkinson – Strolled 4f in :51.40 (80/88) at Fair Grounds.
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Other Works:
Runflatout (#85) went 7f in 1:24.40 (1/2) at Santa Anita. Awesome Patriot (#99) traveled 6f in 1:13.20 (5/11) at Santa Anita. Hammersmith (#115) went 4f in :49.70
(2/15) at Palm Meadows. Justin Phillip (#118) breezed 4f in :50.20 (60/88) at Fair
Grounds. Rocking Out (#143) traveled 4f in :50.30 (14/22) at Gulfstream.
Notes:
Kiaran
McLaughlin confirmed that Fountain of Youth winner Soldat will likely make his
next start in the Florida Derby. Hutcheson winner Flashpoint may also show up
in that race. FOY runner-up Gourmet Dinner might head to Southern
California to contest the Santa Anita Derby in April. Risen Star
show finisher Rogue Romance is returning to Fair Grounds for the Louisiana Derby.