Derby Notebook/Earnings (4/17); Soldat sharp in last FL drill

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Can you believe Nowhere to Hide...OMG

That year there was a parade of outs over the last 48-72 hours. It was ridiculous.

[Kasept]

Graded Earnings (4/3/11)

1 Uncle Mo Todd Pletcher $1,260,000
2 Dialed In Nicholas Zito $840,000
3 Pants On Fire Kelly Breen $623,000
4 J P's Gusto Joseph Petalino $541,500
5 Soldat Kiaran McLaughlin $540,000
6 Master of Hounds Aidan O'Brien $441,884
7 Twice the Appeal Jeff Bonde $400,000
8 Mucho Macho Man Katherine Ritvo $370,000
9 To Honor and Serve William Mott $350,000
10 Decisive Moment Juan Arias $301,000

11 Animal Kingdom H. Motion $285,000
12 Astrology Steven Asmussen $281,893
13 The Factor Bob Baffert $270,000
14 Stay Thirsty Todd Pletcher $260,000
15 Jaycito Bob Baffert $250,000
16 Santiva Eddie Kenneally $240,254
17 Watch Me Go Kathleen O'Connell $232,500
18 Premier Pegasus Myung Cho $228,000
19 Shackleford Dale Romans $212,000
20 Nehro Steven Asmussen $200,000

21 Archarcharch William Fires $180,000
22 Anthony's Cross Eoin Harty $162,000
23 Brethren Todd Pletcher $155,000
24 Blue Laser Mark Casse $143,502
25 Flashpoint Richard Dutrow, Jr. $140,000
26 Willcox Inn Michael Stidham $139,000
27 Silver Medallion Steven Asmussen $124,334
28 Sweet Ducky Herman Brown $120,000
29 Travelin Man Todd Pletcher $120,000
30 Lou Brissie Neil Howard $99,043

31 Ruler On Ice Kelly Breen $96,000
32 Joes Blazing Aaron Allan Hunter, Jr. $90,000
33 Major Gain Wayne Catalano $86,370
34 Caleb's Posse Donnie Von Hemel $71,504
35 Nacho Saint Kelly Breen $70,500
36 Wilkinson Neil Howard $70,000
37 Elite Alex Timothy Ritchey $65,000
38 Sway Away Jeff Bonde $61,500
39 Twinspired Michael Maker $47,500

40 Indiano* Martin Wolfson $44,400
41 Surrey Star (IRE) James Cassidy $44,257
42 Classic Legacy Bob Baffert $41,756
43 Jakesam Jerry Hollendorfer $40,000
44 Alexander Pope (IRE) Aidan O'Brien $40,000
45 Abjer (FR) Ismail Mohammed $36,235

* Possible supplemental nomination

[Indian Charlie]

Not that I like Anthony's Cross in the Derby, but it's odd that Harty has raced this horse so sparingly the last few months, considering he figured to barely, if at all, have enough earnings to make the field.

I've wondered if he realized that now he has to get a first or second in the SA Derby to be guaranteed to make it. He does seem like a horse to me that could easily run in the top four in Ky, but he could also run fourth at SA as well.

[Kasept]

Elite Alex turns in serious blinkered drill. Looks like he'll come in hot to Arky Derby next Saturday.

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Elite Alex turns in serious blinkered drill. Looks like he'll come in hot to Arky Derby next Saturday.

Unless Calvin Borel wrestles him back 15 lengths off the pace again.

[tjfla]

Has anyone noticed Travelin Man is pointed to the Derby Trial?

If he wins this he would have $240,000,any chance that he goes on a weeks rest to the Derby

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by tjfla

Has anyone noticed Travelin Man is pointed to the Derby Trial?

If he wins this he would have $240,000,any chance that he goes on a weeks rest to the Derby

I would imagine the only scenario with that happening, is if Uncle Mo, Stay Thirsty and Brethren all fall off the trail for one reason or another, and Pletcher is desperate for a starter. Highly unlikely, I'm guessing.

And I think they know that horse is a sprinter.

[dpkovalesky]

did i hear correctly that To Honor and Serve is hurt and out of triple crown?

[Kasept]

1 Uncle Mo Todd Pletcher $1,360,000
2 Dialed In Nicholas Zito $840,000
3 Comma to the Top Peter Miller $671,000
4 Toby's Corner $625,000
5 Pants On Fire Kelly Breen $623,000
6 Midnight Interlude Bob Baffert $600,000
7 J P's Gusto Joseph Petalino $541,500
8 Soldat Kiaran McLaughlin $540,000
9 Master of Hounds Aidan O'Brien $441,884
10 Twice the Appeal Jeff Bonde $400,000

11 Mucho Macho Man Katherine Ritvo $370,000
12 Decisive Moment Juan Arias $301,000
13 Animal Kingdom H. Motion $285,000
14 Astrology Steven Asmussen $281,893
15 The Factor Bob Baffert $270,000
16 Stay Thirsty Todd Pletcher $260,000
17 Jaycito Bob Baffert $250,000
18 Santiva Eddie Kenneally $240,254
19 Watch Me Go Kathleen O'Connell $235,500
20 Shackleford Dale Romans $212,000

21 Nehro Steven Asmussen $200,000
22 Arthur's Tale Thomas Albertrani $200,000
23 Silver Medallion Steven Asmussen $184,334
24 Anthony's Cross Eoin Harty $182,000
25 Archarcharch William Fires $180,000
26 Joe Vann* Todd Pletcher $167,400
27 Brethren Todd Pletcher $155,000
28 Blue Laser Mark Casse $143,502
29 Flashpoint Richard Dutrow, Jr. $140,000
30 Willcox Inn Michael Stidham $139,000

31 Mr. Commons John Shirreffs $120,000
32 Sweet Ducky Herman Brown $120,000
33 Norman Asbjornson Christopher Grove $100,000
34 Lou Brissie Neil Howard $99,043
35 Ruler On Ice Kelly Breen $96,000
36 Joes Blazing Aaron Allan Hunter, Jr. $90,000
37 Major Gain Wayne Catalano $86,370
38 Caleb's Posse Donnie Von Hemel $71,504
39 Nacho Saint Kelly Breen $70,500

40 Wilkinson Neil Howard $70,000
41 Elite Alex Timothy Ritchey $65,000
42 Sway Away Jeff Bonde $61,500
43 Zoebear Scott Becker $55,800
44 Twinspired Michael Maker $47,500
45 The Fed Eased Richard Violette, Jr. $38,190

[Alan07]

Nakatani is riding Nehro in the Ark. Derby?

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Kasept

1 Uncle Mo Todd Pletcher $1,360,000
2 Dialed In Nicholas Zito $840,000
3 Comma to the Top Peter Miller $671,000
4 Toby's Corner $625,000
5 Pants On Fire Kelly Breen $623,000
6 Midnight Interlude Bob Baffert $600,000
7 J P's Gusto Joseph Petalino $541,500 Arkansas Derby
8 Soldat Kiaran McLaughlin $540,000
9 Master of Hounds Aidan O'Brien $441,884
10 Twice the Appeal Jeff Bonde $400,000

11 Mucho Macho Man Katherine Ritvo $370,000
12 Decisive Moment Juan Arias $301,000
13 Animal Kingdom H. Motion $285,000
14 Astrology Steven Asmussen $281,893
15 The Factor Bob Baffert $270,000 Arkansas Derby
16 Stay Thirsty Todd Pletcher $260,000
17 Jaycito Bob Baffert $250,000
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18 Santiva Eddie Kenneally $240,254 Blue Grass
19 Watch Me Go Kathleen O'Connell $235,500
20 Shackleford Dale Romans $212,000
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21 Nehro Steven Asmussen $200,000 Arkansas Derby
22 Arthur's Tale Thomas Albertrani $200,000
23 Silver Medallion Steven Asmussen $184,334
24 Anthony's Cross Eoin Harty $182,000
25 Archarcharch William Fires $180,000 Arkansas Derby
26 Joe Vann* Todd Pletcher $167,400
27 Brethren Todd Pletcher $155,000 Arkansas Derby
28 Blue Laser Mark Casse $143,502
29 Flashpoint Richard Dutrow, Jr. $140,000
30 Willcox Inn Michael Stidham $139,000 Blue Grass

31 Mr. Commons John Shirreffs $120,000
32 Sweet Ducky Herman Brown $120,000
33 Norman Asbjornson Christopher Grove $100,000
34 Lou Brissie Neil Howard $99,043
35 Ruler On Ice Kelly Breen $96,000
36 Joes Blazing Aaron Mike Maker $90,000 Blue Grass
37 Major Gain Wayne Catalano $86,370
38 Caleb's Posse Donnie Von Hemel $71,504 Arkansas Derby
39 Nacho Saint Kelly Breen $70,500

40 Wilkinson Neil Howard $70,000 Blue Grass
41 Elite Alex Timothy Ritchey $65,000 Arkansas Derby
42 Sway Away Jeff Bonde $61,500 Arkansas Derby

43 Zoebear Scott Becker $55,800
44 Twinspired Michael Maker $47,500
45 The Fed Eased Richard Violette, Jr. $38,190
46 Queen’splatekitten $30,000 Blue Grass
47 Saratoga Red $15,000 Arkansas Derby
48 Sensational Slam $400 Blue Grass

Alternation $0 Arkansas Derby
Dance City $0 Arkansas Derby
Truman’s Commander $0 Arkansas Derby
Brilliant Speed $0 Blue Grass
Crimson China $0 Blue Grass
King Congie $0 Blue Grass
Praetereo $0 Blue Grass
Swift Warrior $0 Blue Grass

From Darren Rogers at Churchill, a summary of where the Blue Grass, Arkansas Derby and Lexington fields stand with earnings... He anticpates that $250,000 is a good target for hopefuls to ensure making the top 20 in the short term. (Recognize that there will be plenty that demure before entries May 4.)


Arkansas Derby

• Likely In: J P’s Gusto ($541,500) and The Factor ($270,000);

• Needs Top 4 finish to surpass $250,000 in graded stakes earnings: Nehro ($200,000);

• Needs Top 3 finish to surpass $250,000 in graded stakes earnings: Archarcharch ($180,000) and Brethren ($155,000);

• Needs Top 2 finish to surpass $250,000 in graded stakes earnings: Caleb’s Posse ($71,504), Elite Alex ($65,000) and Sway Away ($61,500); and

• Must win: Saratoga Red ($15,000), Alternation ($0), Dance City ($0) and Truman’s Commander ($0).


Toyota Blue Grass

• Needs Top 5 finish to surpass $250,000 in graded stakes earnings: Santiva ($240,254);

• Needs Top 2 finish to surpass $250,000 in graded stakes earnings: Willcox Inn ($139,000); and

• Must win to surpass $250,000 in graded stakes earnings: Joes Blazing Aaron ($90,000), Wilkinson ($70,000), Queen’splatekitten ($30,000), Sensational Slam ($400), Brilliant Speed ($0), Crimson China ($0), King Congie ($0), Praetereo ($0) and Swift Warrior ($0)


Coolmore Lexington

• Likely In: Jaycito ($250,000)