Photo: NYRA, Adam Coglianese
Kentucky Derby 2012 workouts for Wednesday, January 11
Today's Derby contender works featured a three furlong move from G1 Champagne Stakes hero Union Rags
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The BC Juvenile runner-up is expected to make two starts in Florida (Fountain of Youth, Florida Derby) prior to the Kentucky Derby.
(# is HRN Kentucky Derby 2012 Ranking)
#1 Union Rags – 3f breeze in :38.35 (5/6) at Palm Meadows.
#69 Take Charge Indy - Breezed 5f in 1:03.09 (4/9) at Palm Meadows.
#142 Empire Way - 5f in 1:02.20 (19/25) at Hollywood Park.
Jan 10 Works:#46 Groovin' Solo - 5f bullet in :58.80 (1/10) at Santa Anita.
#78 Right To Vote - Breezed 4f in :52 (31/31) at Palm Meadows.
#112 Lucky Chappy - 5f turf breeze in 1:03.03 (3/12) at Palm Meadows.
#115 Thursby - 5f turf breeze in 1:03.03 (3/12) at Palm Meadows.
Notes:
#10 O'Prado Again sustained a condylar fracture of his right front leg and is off the Derby trail.
#76 Seeker is entered in the 8th race at Fair Grounds on Jan 13. The Steve Asmussen trainee is the 5-2 second choice in the six furlong optional claiming affair.