Sunday, April 17, 2011

Daily Derby Dose (April 17)

Check this blog daily for all the latest updates on Kentucky Derby contenders and other news as the Run for the Roses is now just 20 days away.

Moving on: Arkansas Derby winner Archarcharch emerged from his victory in good shape. Tentative plans released by trainer Jinks Fires call for the colt to ship out of Oaklawn on Monday evening, meaning he would arrive at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. Trainer Steve Asmussen reported that runner-up Nehro also appeared in good order Sunday; the colt will fly to Kentucky Tuesday morning.

Speed staying put: Trainer Tom Albertrani says Blue Grass winner Brilliant Speed emerged from his effort sound. The colt will remain at Keeneland until about a week before the Derby, shipping to Louisville in time for one work at Churchill. Brilliant Speed is attempting to win his first race on dirt in the Derby.

Here comes Mo: Wood Memorial third-place finisher Uncle Mo is due to return to Churchill Downs - site of his victory in last fall's Breeder's Cup Juvenile - tomorrow morning. The colt is due in at 9:30 a.m. on a charter flight from New York; stablemate R Heat Lightning, likely to be favored in the Kentucky Oaks, will accompany him.

More arrivals: Risen Star winner Mucho Macho Man safely boarded his van at Gulfstream Park on Sunday and was en route to Kentucky. He's expected to arrive at Churchill at 6 a.m. Tuesday.

The works: Gotham winner Stay Thirsty, looking to rebound from a poor effort in the Florida Derby, worked four furlongs in company in :48 flat at Churchill Downs Sunday morning, second best of 30 at the distance. The bullet of the day belonged to Spiral runner-up Decisive Moment, who went in :47.40. Meanwhile, up the road at Keeneland, Spiral winner Animal Kingdom blitzed five furlongs in :59.20.

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