Epicenter improved markedly last November in his second career start when stretching out to a mile (around one turn) for the first time and controlling the tempo from start to finish to beat nine other horses rather easily by 3 1/2 lengths. Who knows what all the reasons are, whether they didn't run their best race that day or they were never good enough. He seemed more calm today, more mature, said Rosario, who also rode Epicenter in the Lecomte and a maiden victory last November at Churchill Downs. 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Included in the travel party was Sabas Rivera, a barn foreman for trainer Doug O'Neill. ", Photo: Anika MiskarEarly Voting gallops at Pimlico. You just have to come here and kind of get that done., Winchell said the March 26 running of the Louisiana Derby (G1) would be next for Epicenter, for whom he said its all good at the moment.. Lukas has major Derby cred so maybe this one is an interesting outsider. He's the leading two-year-old stallion in the world. [23] The Daily Racing Form later reported that Epicenter suffered a lateral condylar fracture to his right foreleg and was expected to undergo surgery at Rood & Riddle the following morning. Good run, said McPeek, who added it was too soon to know what Smile Happys last prep would be before the May 7 running of the Kentucky Derby. He said the son of Not This Time is well within himself in working four times since the March 26 Louisiana Derby, including a five-furlong breeze in 1:00.80 April 17 at Churchill. She will likely be the favorite in that race and I dont expect her to even consider the Derby. Breeder: Winchell Farms Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Record: 6-4-1-0 Trainer: Michael Merryman Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. . All Rights Reserved. It might be a tougher task to run as well off nearly three months away from the races as compared to Epicenter and Trafalgar, but if Pappacap is fit to run as well as he did in his last race off workouts alone he should be a strong factor in this years Lecomte Stakes. "Then "I saw [Rich Strike], and I'm like, 'No! We're lucky to have him. ET. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. Trafalgar is an up-and-coming horse who has won two in a row including a race at the distance of the Lecomte at Fair Grounds. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes , t Hallandale Beach, Fla. Trainers always are searchi Before handicapping the Grade 2, $400,000 San Feli History (1875-2022 Derby Results & Videos), Breeders' Cup Super Screener - Expert Picks. "Hats off to him. Calumet Farm's Happy Jack, 30-1 on the Preakness morning line, arrived at Pimlico at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday after leaving Churchill Downs at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Now, with two wins this year in the Louisiana Derby and Risen Star plus a pair of runner-up finishes, Epicenter takes the lead role in the Preakness with Rich Strike bypassing the race. All rights reserved. "The only way I can explain it is, it just wasn't meant to be," Blasi said, adding of the torrid pace that included the first-quarter mile in a Derby-record :21.78, "I don't think anybody saw those fractions coming the first three-quarters of a mile of the race. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. Nope. "I also thought he took the Louisiana Derby extremely easilyin terms of how he came back from the test barn and went into the barn. Early Voting Gallops ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, Epicenter takes them all the way in the Risen Star for Asmussen. The post Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report. Just one of those things. If you guys want to go, we can go.' Epicenter did all the dirty work that day, carving out fast early fractions of :23 2/5 and :47, setting the table for Call Me Midnight's late run. While this horse seems to be coming along nicely, the likelihood that he can make that kind of jump in a short time just seems like a reach. "We walked over today with a tremendous amount of confidence in the horse," said Asmussen, "but definitely remember we felt exactly that way walking over for this year's Derby. "We were able to drop him down in competition and just get him set up with a field that would be sort of a confidence booster for him," Yakteen said. Congratulations to the winner.". He's come here a bunch of other times. The following horses have earned Kentucky Derby points. And bam. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. Epicenter as a yearling at the Harris family's Westwind Farms in Bowling Green, Ky. Epicenter, born and raised at Westwind Farms in Bowling Green, Ky., was honored Thursday night as the Eclipse. He got the time off," Hernandez said. "I've had the disappointment and survived it. No thank you. "He's in good shape.". Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. Simplification horse page with past performances, speed figures, results, pedigree, photos and videos. [15] Epicenter broke slowly and settled in mid-pack behind a very fast pace set by Summer is Tomorrow and Crown Pride. Epicenter. He started jumping and feeling good, so I said to the groom, 'Let's put the saddle on him and take him to the track. We were proud of our horse and how he ran. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was installed as the prohibitive 6-5 program choice in the Preakness field of nine runners. In his second career start, also in a one-turn mile last fall, Trafalgar improved markedly, rallying from ninth of 10 to draw off late and earn a career-best figure, in this case an 88. *Restricted to Black Type and Listed Races, New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Black Type). That's the great thing about horses like that, the consistency of them.". ET, following the renovation break. Geared down for the final strides, he still won by 2+34 lengths over Smile Happy, with Zandon closing late for third. Saturday, January 22, 2022 Post Time 7:20 PM E.T. Longines Breeders' Cup Classic participant - 2022. He went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then opened up a wide lead in mid-stretch. Epicenter ran arguably his best race this year in the Kentucky Derby and finished strong despite other horses fading through fast fractions. [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. I am not convinced this one is a Derby winner. Race 14 at Fair Grounds Jockey: Joel Rosario He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. See who is a fan of Simplification. I was all in on this runner in the Arkansas Derby. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. Owner: Vivian E. Rall In fact, an upset by Cyberknife could clinch the three-year-old championship. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. They all look good out there. After a mediocre fourth place finish in the Del Mar Futurity last summer, trainer Mark Casse did not give up on Pappacap and entered him in a two-turn race for the first time in the American Pharoah Stakes. *All statistics on this page include results from all countries. 1), Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford (Gr. This horse is tricky. Yonkers Raceway Hard pass for me despite the impressive connections. He was sired by Not This Time, a graded stakes winner who finished second in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Juvenile before his career has cut short by injury. Thoroughbred pedigree for Epicenter, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. We thought that about him all along, right from the beginning, Winchell said. Before he gets to Saturday, Asmussen will have a chance at his third Oaks win with undefeated champion juvenile filly Echo Zulu, a daughter of Gun Runner campaigned by L and N Racing and Winchell Thoroughbreds. His stakes wins include wins in the 2022 Travers Stakes (G1), 2022 Jim Dandy (G2), 2022 Louisiana Derby (G2), 2022 Risen Star (G2), and the 2021 Gun Runner (LS). pic.twitter.com/26oaC8aBS3. Epicenter enters with four wins in six starts with half those efforts at 2 and half at 3. He settled in fourth-place behind Cyberknife, who set moderate fractions for the first three-quarters of a mile. Just nice and quiet. "He is taking a little siesta. Epicenter Off to a Good Start as a Stallion at Ashford Nearly four months after suffering a career-ending injury in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), champion 3-year-old male Epicenter is. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. The number in parenthesis after the horses name is the total number of Derby points earned to this point. NBA Betting Guide for Wednesday 3/1/23: Will the Knicks Keep Winning? "He galloped a mile and a quarter. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. Epicenter (7-2), the third betting choice, had his way as he stayed out front. This one is actually kind of interesting. He broke slowly so jockey Joel Rosario moved him to the inside where he rated in third place. Welcome to Equibase.com, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. "So I literally know what it feels like to think you're going to win the Derby, but it didn't happen.". The only win to date is a maiden claiming victory. White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer. Epicenter had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. Print; Tweet Email. Klaravich Stables' Early Voting, the 7-2 choice on the Preakness morning line, made his first visit to the track at Pimlico Wednesday morning, a day after shipping in from trainer Chad Brown's stable at Belmont Park. Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. Blue Kentucky finished third in the Sugar Bowl Stakes near the end of December and he too is trying two turns for the first time. If you're in the business, this is a race you want to win. O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. Equibase Company is the Official Supplier of Racing Information and Statistics to America's Best Racing, Breeders' Cup, Daily Racing Form, NTRA, The Jockey Club, TRA, TVG and XpressBet. Epicenter (164) Epicenter rolls to victory. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. He's hoping this might be the year that story finds a chapter that includes him. He sent out Creator to victory in the 2016 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1). McPeek, who won the COVID-delayed 2020 Preakness with the filly Swiss Skydiver over Kentucky Derby winner and eventual Horse of the Year Authentic, is scheduled to be at Pimlico Thursday morning. Bet the Preakness! Imean, the (Equibase) speed figure did everything for me (after his May 7 allowance victory). That was a very impressive effort, Blasi said near the winners circle while Asmussen was back at the barn looking after La Crte. Long shot Pioneer of Medina (33-1) finished a head behind in the show photo and settled for fourth. He seemed to be put together like a Derby horse. Also getting a feel for the Maryland track for the first time Wednesday were Early Voting, Armagnac, and Creative Minister. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. The problem I have is that the Kentucky Derby has been a front runners game largely since the introduction of the points system. This one was rolling at the end of the 2 year old season capping it off with a win at the Breeders Cup. Horse Profile for Epicenter | Equibase is Your Official Source for Thoroughbred Racing Information Horse Profile Home Stats Central Horse Profile (Thoroughbred) Epicenter (KY) TB, B, C, foaled January 29, 2019 ( Not This Time - Silent Candy, by Candy Ride (ARG) ) Connections as of last Start: Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez Post-time favorite Smile Happy (2-1) made a late charge to finish second. "He has taken a lot of training extremely easily," Asmussen said. If she were to get in here though she would be a great bet against because she would take a ton of narrative money. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen The colt currently has 0 Kentucky Derby points but was transferred out of the Bob Baffert barn. He was pulled up on the first turn after an injury to his right forelimb. This one is on my radar, but I will be looking for a convincing win in the Wood Memorial if this one is going to be a part of my Derby day plays. Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. The potential is there; Asmussen said that at this point in Epicenter's career, he is faster than both Gun Runner and Curlin when they went into the Derby. "He's moved forward from the Wood. [4], Epicenter was sold at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $260,000 to Winchell Thoroughbreds, owned by Ron Winchell. . "I think we accomplished that. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. Then there's 2011 runner-up Nehro, who gained the lead in the Churchill Downs stretchsending Asmussen's heart racingbefore yielding to Animal Kingdom. He continued to draw away down the stretch to win by 5+14 lengths over Cyberknife, with Zandon in third and Rich Strike fourth. This horse was included in that mix. They won the Kentucky Derby. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. If you like California speed, this might be your play. "He's traveling really well. He continued to draw away and won easily by 2+12 lengths over Zozos. If this runner was a legitimate contender, the Arkansas Derby would have been his for the taking. Trafalgar shows a similar pattern to Epicenter, except he hasnt run in a stakes race yet. It will take something special for the son of Runhappy to turn the tables on Epicenter who he faced in his last race at Fair Grounds. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. What a story. [2] Winchell and Asmussen had previously combined forces with champions Untapable and Gun Runner. Compared with Asmussen's previous Derby horses that went on to earn Horse of the Year honors, Epicenter's preparation is closer to Gun Runner's than Curlin's. Using TVG projections and Horse Racing Nation (HRN) as a guide, here are the horse profiles for the second leg of Americas Triple Crown. The decision to ship to Baltimore came after the allowance score. This progressive colt has run faster with each start, with Equibase Speed Ratings of 82, 90, and 94. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. Breeder: Vivian E. Rall. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. "Our opportunity this year with Epicenter? On December 4, 2022, Coolmore Stud announced that Epicenter would stand at their Ashford Stud for 2023 at a fee of $45,000.[27]. The rest of the field, with their best Equibase Speed Figures, is Blue Kentucky (94 in sprints), Call Me Midnight (89), Cyberknife (91), Presidential (79), Surfer Dude (92 sprinting) and Unified Report (90 sprinting). "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. With only a couple chances left to earn points, it is time to start identifying contenders and pretenders. In fact, since first sending out ninth-place Fifty Stars for the 2001 Derby, the Racing Hall of Famer has moved into consideration for the "best trainer to not yet win the Derby" category behind his 23 starts without a victory in the Churchill Downs classic. 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. The Derby was the first race for the colt outside of California. That's not to say Asmussen hasn't enjoyed plenty of spring success. The Winchell family has been pursuing a Derby win for two generations. There are no re-dos. Had the chance to establish himself in the Arkansas Derby and just didnt look good fading from the early pack. It seems like his energy level is good," said Scott Blasi, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen, who left the track early to watch horses work at The Midlantic Sale, Fasig-Tipton's 2-year-olds in training sale at Timonium. I thought Nehro was going to win it and Lookin At Lee was just unbelievable. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. Ramsey had planned to take Creative Minister to the track right after the mid-morning renovation break. He's won pretty much every other race. Notes: Through it all the connections have been talking about shipping this one to Europe to run on turf. Epicenter (foaled January 29, 2019) is a retired Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes , t Hallandale Beach, Fla. Trainers always are searchi Before handicapping the Grade 2, $400,000 San Feli History (1875-2022 Derby Results & Videos), Breeders' Cup Super Screener - Expert Picks. "I got 23 different feelings on the Derby that I very vividly remember. The Medaglia dOro filly suffered an injury to her right front leg. Epicenter was also the favorite in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) off impressive victories in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2). Featured Tracks I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. Demling just locked in his picks for Flightline, Taiba, Epicenter and every horse in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic field. Third in the UAE Derby this one is the least enticing as he closed into a fast pace and still could get into the exacta. Simplification horse rating and status. Fresh off a cross-country trip from Southern California that saw him arrive in Baltimore Tuesday evening, Armagnac hit the ground running Wednesday. The diagnosis took the edge off a satisfying climax to the night for Asmussens team. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. Happy Jack finished 14th in the Run for the Roses, his fourth straight loss since breaking his maiden Jan. 22 at Santa Anita Park. The son of Not This Time seemed home free in the Derby in deep stretch, only to have the late-running Rich Strike shoot past him on the rail to win by three-quarters of a length at odds of 80-1. After losing to Street Sense in the Derby, Curlin put it all together in an amazing stretch run in the Preakness to edge that rival. She has a condylar fracture that is a good candidate for repair. "Before he passed away, he would always talk about winning the Derby and the 2-year-olds we had coming up," Ron Winchell said. Also, horses that exited the Kentucky Derby that finished in the top half of the field own a sizable. "[14], Epicenter went off as the 4-1 favorite in a very deep field for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Moving way up in class from the maiden ranks to run in the inaugural Gun Runner Stakes, and in his first try around two-turns, Epicenter improved again to a career-best 98 Equibase Speed Figure while cruising to a 6 1/2-length win in ridden out fashion. You'll get the best projections in the business! Since the race was worth 50-20-10-5 points to the top four finishers, Epicenter probably is qualified for the Kentucky Derby, a goal that owner Ron Winchell had in mind from the day he paid $260,000 to buy the Not This Time colt as a yearling. Epicenter's owner, Ron Winchell, who has sent Asmussen a number of top runners, including Gun Runner (co-owned with Three Chimneys),has seen first hand Asmussen's determination to win the Derby. Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC "[12], On March 26, Epicenter went off as the even-money in the Louisiana Derby. Check out the #TwinSpiresReplay ?? There's one Derby a year. Trained by Steve Asmussen Top Speed Figure: 97 Equibase Speed Figure This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. Perhaps this is the year he can break through. It was one of those evenings that even the most successful trainers must endure from time to time. Armagnac went gate to wire in the 1 1/16-mile race that followed a fourth-place finish in the April 9 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1), 121/2 lengths behind stablemate Taiba. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. Breeder: Westwind Farms, Sold to Winchell Thoroughbreds "Gun Runner had his start and a number of breakout performances here at the Fair Grounds, and to see what he has done in the stallion barn has been historical. The son of Quality Road made his first appearance at Pimlico just after 8:30 Wednesday morning, galloping about a mile for trainer Tim Yakteen. Epicenter (left) prepares to head to the track at Pimlico Race Course Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenter , the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21 Preakness Stakes (G1), jogged a mile around Pimlico Race Course early May 18, his first morning in town after vanning from Louisville. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. His time of 1:54.38 for 1+316 miles set a new track record. Trafalgar finished second in his debut last summer at the same seven furlong distance that Epicenter finished sixth in his debut. Zandon, a debut winner who lost by a nose Dec. 4 in the Remsen (G2) at Aqueduct, blew the start going straight up at the break Saturday. If you don't learn to turn the page in this game, you're going to have a lot of sleepless nights. He won the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at 3 and 4, the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (G1) at 3, and the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (G1) at 4 in earning back-to-back Horse of the Year titles. But I think getting the wins (record) has made me reflect and look back and just realize how blessed I am; and to have my family involved in it. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. As has been the Midnight Lute colt's custom in recent starts, he lagged behind early Saturdayracing eighth of as Gun Runner Stakes winner Epicenter shot to the lead in the 1 1/16-mile race with. She is talented and will be a deserving favorite in the Oaks, but not good enough to win the Derby. Epicenter improved markedly last November in his second career start when stretching out to a mile (around one turn) for the first time and controlling the tempo from start to finish to beat nine. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". The Curlin colt is coming off an 11th-place finish in the April 9 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland for Villa Rosa Farm and Harlo Stable. [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. "Happy Jack, Fenwick Settle In Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass Leading the Lecomte field is Epicenter, winner of the Gun Runner Stakes on Dec. 26, a newly anointed Road to the Derby race in which he earned 10 points, which could be significant later in the season. Those two figures offer this colt a double advantage over the other eight entrants, as the lower of the two is higher than the higher of the last two figures of any of the other horses. "He bounced out of the Derby with relative ease and made the ship fine. He was sired by Not This Time out of the Candy Ride mare Silent Candy. Bettors tabbed Epicenter as the 9-2 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which closed Saturday prior to the runnings of the $1 million Blue Grass (GI), $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (GI) and $750,000 Wood Memorial (GII). As a consistent, fast, and pace-versatile horse who has already won at 1 3/16 miles, hes the deserving favorite in the Preakness. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had it happen Saturday at Fair Grounds. Despite sitting wide, the colt who I had shown some support for, did little to make me think this one can even hit the board in the Derby. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. He finished second by 1+14 lengths. Curlin was attempting to be "Justify" more than a decade before the lightly raced 2018 Triple Crown winner's amazing spring. Armagnac Entersoff Confidence-Builder 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. "He's extremely talented. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Is there a long shot lurking in the wings to run by them all? You want these horses to progress, and he definitely took a step in the right direction.. Upsets by Rick Strike, Zandon or Early Voting would go a long way in solidifying their aspirations. The euphoria of victory in a big race stifled by an injury to a stablemate on the undercard. I knew he was a talented horse. 8 JOCKEY: Joel Rosario / TRAINER: Steven M. Asmussen RECORD: 7 starts: 4-2-0 TOP EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE: 105 . To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. How to make 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic picks, bets. Forte is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2022. 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