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Brooklyn Strong at Churchill Downs
Mark Schwartz s Brooklyn Strong made his first appearance on the track at Churchill Downs Thursday morning, galloping a mile and a half over sloppy conditions caused by heavy overnight rains.
Steady rain was forecast all morning, but other than a few sprinkles during training hours everyone got their morning activity done before the precipitation began at 9:15.
BOURBONIC, DYNAMIC ONE, KNOWN AGENDA, SAINTHOOD – Trainer Todd Pletcher had weather concerns Thursday morning with a sizable rain storm projected to reappear at Churchill Downs in the 7 a.m. hour. So rather than wait for the 7:30-7:45 Derby/Oaks special training period as he had been doing in previous days with his Derby foursome, he got them going early.
Pedigree fun facts: 2021 Kentucky Derby Apr 29, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com
All 20 runners in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) – from the most expensive yearlings and aristocratic homebreds to the bargain basement specials – have ancestral ties to great champions.
Here’s a look at some of the fascinating pedigree angles in the 147th Run for the Roses. For deeper details on this spring’s major prep winners, see the pedigree fun facts section.
Into Mischief into history?
Two-time leading sire Into Mischief smashed the North American progeny earnings record in 2020 – bankrolling more than $22.1 million – with the help of his Kentucky Derby-winning son, Authentic. By adding the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) last November, Authentic surpassed $7.1 million in earnings for the season.
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On Saturday, 20 horses will head to the gates at Churchill Downs, but only one will emerge victorious as the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby , which will kick off this year's Triple Crown schedule.
These are the top 5 workouts in my eyes leading up to the
2021 Kentucky Derby. I hope this list can increase the confidence you have in your selections or help you make a better decision on horses that you were on the fence about.
#5 Dynamic One, April 23. After easily disposing of Bourbonic on April 16, this colt was matched with debut winner Prime Factor, who was third in the Holy Bull and is scheduled to run in the allowance race immediately following the Derby. With Derby pilot Jose Ortiz up, Dynamic One started about a half-length back. The pair was even at the quarter pole as both riders had plenty of horse to the wire in 47.4. After the wire, however, it was clear Dynamic One had much more horse and proceeded to gallop out clear with ears pricked in 1:13.1. This colt has trained extremely well over the surface and should give his backers plenty of confidence.