Lexington draw: 2 starters may turn down Kentucky Derby
By HRN Staff
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Hodges Photography
Even though two horses entered in Saturday’s $200,000
Lexington Stakes (G2) could use the race at Keeneland as a last chance to get into the
Kentucky Derby, it was not evident before Wednesday morning’s draw that either would seize on that opportunity.
Hockey Dad were among the 10 horses drawn into this weekend’s 1 1/16-mile race that is a last-chance, 20-8-4-2 points qualifier for the Derby. Trainer Mike Stidham, however, said Proxy was “unlikely” for the Derby, even if he were to finish in the top two Saturday to make the field of 20.