Kentucky Derby
contender
workouts for today (Sunday, April 3)
(with HRN Derby rankings):
Today's
Derby contender works included a solid four furlong move from Uncle Mo. The
2-year-old champ makes his final Derby
prep in the Wood Memorial on April 9. Brethren drilled a 5f bullet at Palm
Meadows and is expected to go next in the April 16 Arkansas
Derby.
#1 Uncle Mo – Breezed 4f in
:48.20 (2/36) at Palm Meadows.
#13 Mr. Commons – 5f in 1:00.60
(5/23) at Hollywood
Park.
#20 Brethren – Bullet 5f in
:59.90 (1/22) at Palm Meadows.
#21 Dance City
– 4f breeze in :49.40 (14/36) at Palm Meadows.
#30 Toby’s Corner – 6f breezed
in 1:15.30 (3/3) at Fair Hill.
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Other April 3 Works:
Cal Nation (#31) breezed 4f in :49.30
(10/36) at Palm Meadows. J W Blue (#75) traveled 4f in :47.80 (2/47) at Oaklawn Park. Cool Blue Red Hot, Financial
Empire, Gallant Dreams, Glory Game, Road Ready, Royal Currier, Shadow Warrior, Smash,
and Vengeful Wildcat also worked on Sunday.
Notes:
Uncle Mo galloped out 5f in 1:01.04 and was clocked in 1:15.79 after six furlongs
on Sunday. He finished strong and ended up a length or two in front of workmate
Praetereo. Brethren worked in company with Rule and Pletcher reportedly thought he was a bit
too aggressive and will adjust the hood for his next move.