DERBY 137: Factor & Gusto demure; Shackleford & Twinspired move in
 

The Factor, who underwent a myectomy recently after displacing his palate in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), is no longer under consideration for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), said co-owner George Bolton.

“Bob (Baffert) feels he’s not ready for a race like the Derby, and to be honest, I’m relieved," he said. "We have big plans for this horse and it’s a long year.”


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Thank goodness.

Who said that?

Anthony's Cross is not too far off now.

KENTUCKY DERBY

1 Uncle Mo (Todd Pletcher/John Velazquez)
2 Dialed In (Nick Zito/Julien Leparoux)
3 Archarcharch (William 'Jinks' Fires/Jon Court)
4 Comma to the Top (Peter Miller/Pat Valenzuela)
5 Toby's Corner (H. Graham Motion/Eddie Castro)
6 Pants On Fire (Kelly Breen/Rosie Napravnik)
7 Midnight Interlude (Bob Baffert/Victor Espinoza)**
8 Soldat (Kiaran McLaughlin/Alan Garcia)
9 Brilliant Speed (Tom Albertrani/Joel Rosario)
10 Master of Hounds (Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore)**

11 Nehro (Steve Asmussen/Corey Nakatani)
12 Twice the Appeal (Jeff Bonde/Christian Santiago-Reyes)
13 Mucho Macho Man (Kathy Ritvo/Rajiv Maragh)
14 Decisive Moment (Juan Arias/Kerwin Clark)
15 Animal Kingdom (H. Graham Motion/Robby Albarado)
16 Stay Thirsty (Todd Pletcher/Ramon Dominguez)
17 Santiva (Eddie Kenneally/Shaun Bridgmohan)
18 Watch Me Go (Kathleen O'Connell/Luis Garcia)
19 Shackleford (Dale Romans/Jesus Castanon)
20 Twinspired (Mike Maker/TBD)
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21 Silver Medallion (Steve Asmussen/Javier Castellano)
22 Anthony's Cross (Eion Harty/TBD)
23 Derby Kitten (Mike Maker/TBD)
24 Mr. Commons (John Shirreffs/Mike Smith)
25 Sway Away (Jeff Bonde/TBD)

I still think there's a decent chance he and Silver Medallion still get in.
Although, I'm not sure how Silver Medallion will come out of the Lexington, but I'm sure his connections want to send him regardless.

Lukas yes, Baffert no.

The current Top 20 are now as 'definite' as you can be when dealing with an animal. But in other words, there are no decisions identifiable as 'pending' among them.. Injury, illness or change of heart would be the factors at this point should any other demure.

Eoin Harty has booked a flight for next Tuesday for ANTHONY'S CROSS should the situation arise which gains him a spot in Derby 137.

Very excited for the Shack. I now get to have some very good seats for the Derby. A once in a lifetime opportunity - and I am very grateful. (My wifes uncle who owned half of Rachel also owns Shackleford.)

R/D,

Happy for you, and looking forward to seeing you out here!

Thanks Steve. I want to make sure I find you to say "hello".

Master of Hounds may not come. TTimes says he's still being considered for a run against Frankel in the Guineas

That would be terrible-would rather see MOH instead of Silver Medallion(who looked terrible and would be running 3 times in a month)

go lyn shackleford...........

Or Charles Shackleford