Today's Kentucky Derby Contender Works (4-4-11)
workouts for today (Monday, April 4)
(with HRN Derby rankings):
Today's Derby contender works included a strong six furlong move from impressive Rebel Stakes winner The Factor. Bob Baffert’s fleet colt is expected to make his next start in the April 16 Arkansas Derby. Anthony’s Cross worked 5f in preparation for Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby.
#3 The Factor – 6f in 1:11.40 (4/26) at Santa Anita.
#11 Anthony’s Cross – 5f in :59.80 (4/26) at Hollywood Park.
#48 Wilkinson – Breezed 4f in :49.20 (3/22) at Churchill Downs.
#57 Comma To The Top – 5f in 1:02.40 (20/26) at Hollywood Park.
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Other April 4 Works:
Lil Bit O’Fun (#60) breezed 4f in :49 (23/38) at Keeneland. Tech Fall (#76) uncorked a 5f bullet in :59 (1/16) at Delaware Park. I’m Steppin’ It Up (#81) drilled a 5f bullet in 1:00.80 (1/7) at Tampa Bay. Indian Winter (#85) traveled 4f in :48.40 (13/43) at Santa Anita. Beamer (#89) breezed 4f in :52.40 (19/22) at Churchill Downs. Humble And Hungry (#92) went 3f in :35.80 at Sagamore Farm. Runflatout (#99) worked 4f in :46.60 (3/34) at Hollywood Park.
Notes:
Dialed In earned a disappointing 93 BSF in the Florida Derby. Tampa Bay Derby hero Watch Me Go makes his next start in the April 9 Illinois Derby. Santiva will likely take on 9 or 10 foes in the April 16 Blue Grass Stakes.