Monday, May 14, 2018

Idaho and the Kentucky Derby


Idaho -- In England, the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes at Chester was won by the Aiden O'brien trained Galileo mare, Idaho, who is out of the full sister to Fastnet Rock, Hveger. After six consecutive group 1 starts, a drop back to group 3 did the trick with Ryan Moore in the saddle who gave her a cruisy run, until bursting through along the rails to win by 3 and half lengths. I feel a group one awaits her after the two placings in the English and Irish Derbys last year. Aiden O'brien says "she will be aimed at either the Coronation Cup or King George". 

Kentucky Derby -- The undefeated Justify won the 144th Kentucky Derby after his gate speed overcame a tricky draw for jockey Mick Smith to take up a prominant position.The 3yo Scat Daddy colt sat just off the strong pace set by Promises Fulfilled in the wet conditions and once he hit the front, on the far turn he looked strong and maintained a break to the winning post. Scat Daddy is a Johannesburg stallion. 
Justify Kentucky Derby 

Kentucky Oaks -- The winner Monomy Girl led most of the way and showed great fight to hold off all challenges. After some easy victories lately she put a stamp on herself as a fighter as well. The million dollar Kentucky Oaks takes her record to 6 wins of 7 starts. She is a Tapizar mare. 

Saxon Warrior -- Last week the son of the Japanese stallion Deep Impact recorded a good win in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, for trainer, Aiden O'brien. Which gave him his 300th Group one winner. He could well be the horse to take the triple crown for the Coolmore Operation as they have his sights firmly set on an Epsom Derby and St Leger start. These distances should be way more suitable than the mile of the Guineas.  
Saxon Warrior 2000 Guineas 


Longines World Rankings -- Last week saw the release of the latest world ranking by Longines and finally at the top of the tree is Australias, great mare, Winx. Who scored 130 rating in her last start,the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick before heading for the spelling paddock.  After being unbeaten for over three years and during that time sitting just behind the great California Chrome and other USA horses Arrogate and Gun Runner. Last week saw her reach the top and joining her in the top ten were two other Aussies. The warhorse, Happy Clapper and Snitzel's, three year old colt, Trapeze Artist.

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