4/5 (SA): Derby, Oaks (G1's), Providencia (G3), Eve. Jewel, Echo Eddie

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Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

California Chrome may be trying to overcome a trend as rare as Apollo, if not historically then at least numerically in the last 40 years.

I can't recall a derby starter, let alone a derby winner who ran before May 1st of their 2 YO season.

If I was to stab I'd choose a Florida bred, maybe Foolish Pleasure.

Mission Impazible started really early. He ran in April or May in his 2-year old year.

Edit - he actually ran twice in April, before going on the shelf until January
Of his 3-year old season.