Kentucky Jockey Club Study Guide
Nov 22, 2018
An overflow field of 16, two of which are on the also-eligible list, will contest Saturday’s $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/16-miles test drew a classy cast including the horses that finished second and third in the recent Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1), Knicks Go and Signalman.
The Jockey Club is also a prep race on the 2019 “Road to the Kentucky Derby”, giving the top-four finishers points on a 10-4-2-1 basis.
Tracksmith Career Racing Stats
4 Starts:1 Wins, 2 Place, 1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $336,150
Owner: Tommie Lewis et al's
Breeder: Monticule
Trainer: Ken McPeek
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Sire: General Quarters
Dam: Trip South
Color: Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (99) earned in Breeders' Cup Juvenile (GI) (G3)
Twice Grade-1 placed colt overcame a horrific post to be a closing third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) most recently. Kentucky-bred continues to improve and comes in with a bullet morning drill last time. March foal gets a fine draw on the rail today, too
Tracksmith Career Racing Stats
3 Starts:1 Wins,1 Place, 0 Show
Total Career Earnings: $101,025
Owner: Calumet Farm
Breeder: Cobalt Investments and Godolphin
Trainer: Joe Sharp
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Sire: Street Sense
Dam: Hot Water
Color: Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (84) earned in the Bourbon Stakes (G3)
$130,000 juvenile purchase has flashed ability from three career races on the turf and tries the main oval for the initial time in this spot. Capable prospect ran an even one when beaten 2 ¾-lengths with graded foes last time out. Colt has always trained well locally at his home base and will be of good value.
Manny Wah Career Racing Stats
6 Starts: 2 Wins 1 Place,1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $84,225
Owner: Susan Moulton
Breeder: Martha J. Mulholland and Modo Tesio Equine, LLC
Trainer: Wayne Catalano
Jockey: Channing Hill
Sire: Will Take Charge
Dam: Battlefield Angel
Color: Chestnut
Top BRIS Speed rating (91) earned in allowance win at Keeneland
February foal tired to fourth in the Street Sense at Churchill last time after dueling through rapid splits early on. Colt gets blinkers today and the $175,000 yearling might be the pace setter in the field with a clean break.
Dunph Career Racing Stats
2 Starts: 2 Wins, 0 Place, 0 Show
Total Career Earnings: $105,540
Owner: Joseph Besecker and Three Diamonds Farm
Breeder: Equus Farm
Trainer: Mike Maker
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Sire: Temple City
Dam: Skymynx
Color: Dark Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (95) earned in the Spendthrift Juvenile Stakes
Speedy gelding has romped home the easiest of winners in both lifetime races to date and gets a class test in the Jockey Club. Youngster looked the part in a local debut in advance of this run with a stylish win and he shows a pair of sharp drills in the interim. Kentucky-bred could be any kind.
Plus Que Parfait Career Racing Stats
3 Starts 1 Wins, 0 Place, 2 Show
Total Career Earnings: $50,000
Owner: Imperial Racing, LLC
Breeder: Calloway Stables, LLC
Trainer: Brendan Walsh
Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Sire: Point of Entry
Dam: Belvedera
Color: Chestnut
Top BRIS Speed rating (88) earned in maiden win at Keeneland
Recent maiden graduate takes a class hike exiting a game victory going two turns. Ridgling was third on this course two prior but will need big improvement to take this strong cast down.
Blue Steel Career Racing Stats
2 Starts: 1 Wins, 0 Place, 0 Show
Total Career Earnings: $45,877
Owner: Spendthrift Farm, LLC
Breeder: Machmer Hall
Trainer: Dale Romans
Jockey: Robby Albarado
Sire: Will Take Charge
Dam: Co Cola
Color: Chestnut
Top BRIS Speed rating (89) earned in maiden win
Lightly raced sort was especially sharp in a five-length maiden romp at Churchill Downs. $270,000 colt is bred for the trip and could improve in making a route debut today. January foal will be forwardly placed again after leading at every call most recently.
Limonite Career Racing Stats
3 Starts: 1 Wins, 1 Place,1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $66,100
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton
Breeder: Roberto Mesquita
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Sire: Lemon Drop Kid
Dam: Colina Verde
Color: Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (87) earned in maiden victory
Interesting prospect makes his stakes debut in a second route attempt. Colt was a neck second in a local bow last time from the widest post and comes in with a better draw for this run. Kentucky-bred belongs on the long list of contenders in the field.
Royal Urn Career Racing Stats
3 Starts: 2 Wins, 0 Place, 0 Show
Total Career Earnings: $52,500
Owner: Roseland Farm Stable
Breeder: John Bowers, Jr.
Trainer: Michelle Nihei
Jockey: Leo Reyes
Sire: Kantharos
Dam: Born to Royalty
Color: Chestnut
Top BRIS Speed rating (85) earned in maiden debut victory
New Jersey-bred colt was a game winner on the turf last time but showed little in the Iroquois Stakes (G3) on the Churchill main oval two back. Likely long shot will need vast improvement in a second local try to impact this deep field.
Current Career Racing Stats
4 Starts: 2 Wins, 0 Place, 1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $211,450
Owner: Robert LaPenta and Eclipse Thoroughbreds
Breeder: Hinkle Farms
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Sire: Curlin
Dam: Crosswinds
Color: Chestnut
Top BRIS Speed rating (87) earned in the Bourbon Stakes (G3)
Proven turf performer was seventh with a tough trip in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) earlier in the month. Well-bred sort tries dirt for the first time and figures to get a robust pace to rally into today. March foal will be running on late as a contender.
Roiland Career Racing Stats
3 Starts: 2 Wins, , 1 Place, 0 Show
Total Career Earnings: $72,200
Owner: James and Mary Durlacher
Breeder: James and Mary Durlacher
Trainer: Tom Amoss
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Sire: Successful Appeal
Dam: Anabranch
Color: Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (86) earned in allowance tally
Consistent sort is a neck shy of being unbeaten from a trio of outings. Kentucky-bred passed his route test last out but will need further improvement against a deep and talented field. Improving colt will be making one run from off the pace today.
Mick’s Star Career Racing Stats
3 Starts
2 Wins
0 Place
0 Show
Total Career Earnings: $45,600
Owner: Hoffman Family Racing, LLC
Breeder: Stanley Inman
Trainer: Tom Amoss
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Sire: Point of Entry
Dam: Hug it Out
Color: Dark Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (90) earned in allowance win
April foal blitzed a pair of cheaper sprint fields at Indiana prior to finishing an encouraging fifth in the grassy Bourbon Stakes (G3). $90,000 juvenile purchase runs long on the dirt for the initial time and will be adding to the abundance of pace in the cast.
King for a Day Career Racing Stats
2 Starts: 1 Wins, 0 Place, 1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $51,450
Owner: Red Oak Stable
Breeder: Red Oak Stable
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: John Velazquez
Sire: Uncle Mo
Dam: Ubetwereven
Color: Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (96) earned in maiden win
Fine prospect set swift and pressured splits before going clear at Belmont in preparation of this stakes debut. Kentucky-bred has a pair of stakes-winning siblings and looks like a nice one going forward. Colt faces a big class hike, but we might be up to the task for top connections.
Knicks Go Career Racing Stats
5 Starts: 2 Wins, 1 Place, 1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $670,515
Owner: KRA Stud Farm
Breeder: Angie Moore
Trainer: Ben Colebrook
Jockey: Albin Jimenez
Sire: Paynter
Dam: Kosmo’s Buddy
Color: Gray/Roan
Top BRIS Speed rating (100) earned in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1)
January foal has shown marked improvement with the combination of Lasix and route racing. Grade-1 winner was all heart in a runner-up showing on this course last time and is the likely one to beat. Maryland-bred will need a sharp break drawing near the outside.
Topper T Career Racing Stats
6 Starts: 2 Wins, 2 Place, 1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $132,650
Owner: Wachtel Stables
Breeder: Blackoak Farm
Trainer: Bill Mott
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Sire: Bellamy Road
Dam: Des Moines
Color: Dark Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (88) earned in Iowa Cradle Stakes
Iowa-bred draws the impossible widest post after being beaten by 19 lengths in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1). Colt is not proven with the kind or at the distance, but he is eligible to improve second time with Mott.
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Everfast Career Racing Stats
4 Starts: 1 Wins, 0 Place, 1 Show
Total Career Earnings: $38,485
Owner: Calumet Farm
Breeder: Extern Developments
Trainer: Dale Romans
Jockey: Robby Albarado
Sire: Take Charge Indy
Dam: Awesome Surprise
Color: Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (85) earned in Iroquois Stakes (G3)
Kentucky-bred finished a nice third in an allowance race against a few in the field last time out. February foal was a non-factor in a pair of previous graded attempts and he would be a surprise if he draws into the field.
Kentucky Allstar Career Racing Stats
2 Starts: 1 Wins, 1 Place, 0 Show
Total Career Earnings: $24,800
Owner: Calumet Farm
Breeder: Calumet Farm
Trainer: Mike Maker
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Sire: Oxbow
Dam: In Dy Ritz
Color: Dark Bay
Top BRIS Speed rating (70) earned in maiden score
Twice-raced colt will need a pair of defections to draw into the field. Kentucky-bred rallied well to break through at Indiana Grand last time but would need a huge leap forward to challenge this field.
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