Speed King

Speed King breaking his maiden at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Speed King breaking his maiden at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Owner

Triton Thoroughbreds LLC

Trainer

Ron Moquett

Jockey

Bejarano, Rafael

Breeder

Nancy C. Shuford

Earnings

$600,000

Color

Gray or Roan

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Horse Profile February 4, 2025

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Speed King

Triton Thoroughbreds, LLC’s Speed King picked up 20 points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series after posting a one-length victory in the $1 million Southwest S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 25. The Ron Moquett pupil endured 1 1/16...

Pedigree fun facts January 31, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Speed King

Speed King is an aptly-named colt from the first crop of outstanding sprinter Volatile.

Podcast January 29, 2025

Inside the Kentucky Derby: Speed King Wins & Weekend Previews

Across the country this weekend, a trio of Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races will take place, Darren and KK analyze each race card.

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