The horse racing season finally started, and there is no time to hold back as the freshest breed of horses are working out this year. The U.S. Triple Crown is back to its original placement, and prep races have also started since January. With this, racehorses who are projected to earn the most prominent horse racing titles are already saddling up.
In line with that, the Kentucky Derby, which is one of the richest horse racing competitions in America, will find its way on May 1, 2021. After a messy schedule last year because of the setbacks caused by the pandemic, the Derby and the Triple Crown races are now back to their original placement.
Many horses have come a long way to participate in this competition with so much anticipation for this event. Earning a Kentucky Derby honor is the most delighting recognition that a three-year-old colt can get. While all hopefuls have to hustle hard in earning a spot at the Derby, here are some possible racehorses that the fans might see.
Risk Taking
Risk Taking had accomplished four horse racing games since birth. Owned by Klaravich Stables, Inc. this colt is not luring away from the Derby this May. He is ridden by Eric Cancel and trained by Chad C. Brown. Risk Taking’s latest achievement was a title he won at the Withers Stakes last February 6, 2021.
Candy Man Rocket
Candy Man Rocket starred at the Sham F. Davis Stakes last February 6, 2021, at Tampa Bay. This colt had impressively showcased his speed and won the title undoubtedly. Trained by William Mott and ridden by Junior Alvardo, Candy Man Rocket will go through more on the Derby trails to secure a berth this May.
Greatest Honour
The sire of Tiffany’s Honour, Greatest Honour, is eyeing to nail a Derby accomplishment this year. He already started working out last January 30, 2021, at the Holy Bull Stakes, where he got the title. In the next two weeks, he will run to the Fountain of Youth Stakes as he continues to look for a slot in the Run For The Roses.
Caddo River
Brad Cox and Florent Geroux are honing another colt to enter the Kentucky Derby this year. Caddo River, a breed from Pangburn, has already made four racing games since birth. His recent achievement was a first-place finish at the Smarty Jones Stakes last January 22, 2021, at Oaklawn Park.
Brooklyn Strong
Last October, Brooklyn Strong tried his luck at Bertram F. Bongard Stakes but only landed in third place. However, he bounced back and earned two major wins from Sleepy Hollow Stakes and Remsen Stakes. Today, he got good odds to join the Derby and will work more on the upcoming trails to secure a slot.
Life Is Good
Owned by WinStar Farm LLC., Life Is Good will take his chance in the Kentucky Derby this year. Since his debut, he has already made two racing games, including a recent title he won from Sham Stakes last January 2, 2021.
Cowan
Cowan, who is the sire of Tempers Flair, is bringing an impressive form as he moves forward to the Kentucky Derby this year. Last year, he made five significant placements which are the Juvenile Stakes (5th), Kentucky Downs Juvenile Turf (3rd), Indian Summer Stakes (2nd), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (2nd), and Remington Springboard Mile Stakes (2nd). This January, he attended the Smarty Jones Stakes and landed in second place.
Rombauer
This Michael W. McCarthy’s entry will vie for the Kentucky Derby this May. Owned and bred by the Fradkin, this colt had made four racing games since his existence. After placing second at the American Pharoah Stakes last September, he entered the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, where he took home the fifth place.
Nova Rags
Nova Rags competed at the Sam F. Davis Stakes last February 6, 2021, and took home second place. He competed at the Pasco Stakes before that, earning the title while he clinched a fourth-place finish at the Nashua Stakes.
Super Stock
Super Stock is another Derby hopeful who initially broke out an impressive win last year at the Texas Thoroughbred Futurity. After the said victory, won two 3rd placements which are the Iroquois Stakes and Breeders Futurity. Besides, he got a second-place finish at the Street Sense Overnight Stakes held last October.
Takeaway
The Run For The Roses is celebrating its 146th season this May, bringing back the U.S. Triple Crown Series launching placement. As stated, this horse racing competition brings the newest breed of three-year-old colts every year. When you get a chance to bet for this horse racing competition, the horses above are someone you can count on.
