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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2006
Page
26
Morning line updates for several contenders show post positions and connections. Shadwell Stable and McLaughlin send a Seeking the Gold colt, while Low, Peitz, and Starlight chart entries. Baffert, Prado, and Gomez figure in top entries as contenders with Derby hopes and recent form in Florida and California.
Kentucky Derby hopefuls include Deputy Commander and King Cugar. Breeding, training, and ownership details accompany notes on training behavior and derby paths. Hines death referenced within racing context.
Twenty three year olds contest the 132nd Kentucky Derby for a share of 1.45 million dollars. Favorite is Brother Derek with jockey Alex Solis aboard. Notables include Go For Gin, Sea Hero, Barbera, and Bluegrass Cat in a wide-open run for the roses.
Billionaire McNair built a vast racing stable since 1994 with stars like Southern Trace and Bob and John. Kentucky Derby prelude features Brother Derek as favorite, Barbara and Lawyer Ron among contenders, jockey insights and pace strategies shape the 132nd Derby field at Churchill Downs.
In Louisville, Kentucky, Lemons Forever a 47 1 long shot rallied from 14 lengths back to win the $685 900 Kentucky Oaks. Ridden by Mark Guidry the 3 year old filly covered 118 miles in 1 50 07. Ermine finished second and Wait a While third after Bushfire was moved from third to sixth for interference.
Post positions show Beverly Lewis Trust with 12 1 betting line and 5 post. Jockey Rafael Bejarano rides, Derby record noted as 2nd place finish and best finish 8th.
Morning line notes Post 6 Lac Stables with Barclay Tagg trainer and Cornelio Velasquez jockey. Showing Up and Barbara boast 8 for 8 combined, marking Chester County’s Roy and Gretchen Jackson as first owners to enter two unbeaten 3year-olds in the Derby. Stonerside Stable listed with post position unclear and third start showing a best finish of third.
Morning line updates list horses with post positions, owners, trainers, and jockeys from Stan Fulton to West Point Thoroughbreds. Notable notes include Shirreffs’ takeover before San Felipe win, Desormeaux oversleeping, Trombetta calling an error, and lineage links to Unbridled and Giacomo as Derby connections.
Morning fine lines up in 14th post at Lacombe Stables for a second career start under trainer Jom Albertrani with a best finish of 8th in prior effort.
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