![]() The improving colt recorded a fast winning time in the UAE Derby and has every chance to become the first Japan-bred winner of the run for the roses.Įxtra Anejo ranked among the early favorites for the Kentucky Derby after smashing his sprint debut at Keeneland last fall by 9 1/2 lengths. Japan’s runaway UAE Derby (G2) winner looms as one of the key speed horses in a largely paceless renewal of Saturday’s 12th race at Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby (G1, post time 6:57 p.m.). He’s 4-for-4 at Churchill Downs and should be tough to beat while kicking off 2023 in Saturday’s 10th race at Churchill Downs, the Churchill Downs (G1, post time 4:31 p.m.). Carl Spackler scratched from last month’s Transylvania (G3) at Keeneland, but his work tab is steady and he’s a logical win threat in Saturday’s ninth race at Churchill Downs, the American Turf (G2, post time 3:40 p.m.).Ĭody’s Wish came to hand impressively in 2022, winning the Westchester (G3), Hanshin, Forego (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) in succession. ![]() Carl Spackler couldn’t quite hold off Far Bridge (see below) in their mutual debut at Gulfstream Park, but the son of English Channel returned to break his own maiden by 8 3/4 lengths while earning a powerful 102 Brisnet Speed Rating. ![]()
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