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Discussing the Derby

Good Magic and Flameaway head for the finsh line in the Blue Grass Stakes!.
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Free Drop Billy romps early in the Blue Grass Stakes.
Free Drop Billy romps early in the Blue Grass Stakes.

What a long strange trip it’s been, this Road to the Kentucky Derby.  Thinking back to last September, how many times have we changed our minds, or might there be a few who had an inkling from foaling season?  I’ve had an fascinating but indecisive path myself however, I have finally come to some determinations.  This is what I know about the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby and I would love to share it with you.

 

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Graydar’s Groundbreaker

Graydar looks great for fan day at Taylor Made Farm
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Graydar is happy to welcome visitors at Taylor Made Farm
Graydar is happy to welcome visitors at Taylor Made Farm

As the Road to the Kentucky Derby winds its way through Europe this week I’m taking a moment to evaluate the top of the leaderboard to look for patterns and new talent.  I must say, I am overjoyed to have trainer D. Wayne Lukas, with Bravazo and Sporting Chance, back in the running.  Also, I am struck by the presence  of second-crop sires Poseidon’s Warrior, Violence and Graydar.  It is refreshing to see the new breath of young sire power blowing into Thoroughbred racing.  Graydar is the leading second-crop sire in North America by winners.  Watch out for his offspring in the Kentucky Derby and other Classic races.

 

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