Endorsement Earns Derby Nod

3/31/2010 6:43 PM  | bloodhorse.com
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On the same weekend that Distorted’s son Drosselmeyer lost some ground in his bid to establish his Triple Crown credentials  – he finished a disappointing third in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) – another colt by WinStar’s top stallion likely earned a trip to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). The previously unheralded colt Endorsement solved any potential qualifying dilemma in one fell swoop, taking the weekend’s most valuable prize, the winner’s share of $800,000 on offer March 28 in the newly graded Sunland Derby (gr. III). Read More

 

What the Nation is saying about Endorsement Earns Derby Nod ...

Endorsement seems to possess many of the characteristics (breeding, tactical speed, finishing kick) of a Kentucky Derby contender. Sunland Derby netted him a graded dirt win at nine furlongs and he earned a triple digit speed rating for his efforts. With only four outings he does lack experience.