Pedigree fun facts: Rock Your World Apr 17, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com Santa Anita Derby star Rock Your World has a pedigree steeped in surface versatility (Benoit Photo)
Rock Your World’s successful move from turf to dirt is no
surprise, given the surface versatility encoded in his ancestry.
Both of his parents were trained by Hall of Famer Ron
McAnally, who also co-bred Rock Your World with his wife, Deborah. Indeed, Rock
Your World represents the fourth generation of a female line developed by Mrs.
McAnally.
Rock Your World is by undefeated Argentine champion
Candy
Ride. Imported after a trio of stunning victories in his homeland, including
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Omaha Beach defeats Improbable in the 2019 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. (Eclipse Sportswire)
The Road to the Kentucky Derby winds down on Saturday with the running of the $1 million, Grade 1
Arkansas Derbyat Oaklawn Park. Held over 1 1/8 miles, the historic race boasts an impressive roster of winners highlight by champions and/or classic winners American Pharoah, Creator, Curlin, Lawyer Ron, Afleet Alex, Smarty Jones, Victory Gallop, and more.
If you’re planning to bet the Arkansas Derby, reviewing the recent history of the race is worth your time. Identifying historical trends and tendencies can be a big handicapping help, allowing you to sort through the contenders and determine which ones best match the profile of a typical Arkansas Derby winner.
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Bill Finley
The picture for the GI Kentucky Oaks might look a lot different late Saturday afternoon than it does at the present. There are four races on tap-the GIII Gazelle S., the GI Ashland S., the GIII Fantasy and the GII Santa Anita Oak–that will feature more than a dozen serious candidates for the last Friday in April. Five horses among our top 10 are slated to go.
Meanwhile, last weekend s action featured a win in the GII Gulfstream Park Oaks for