Rock Your World is the only entrant who has run a 100 Beyer Speed Figure. Given six weeks, he comes into the big race relatively fresh and ready to fire his absolute best.” He has a strong foundation, with plenty of solid 2-year-old form. “He has strong tactical speed to find a good position early in the race, and he can pass horses. Horse Racing Nation editor Brian Zipse was early with his Kentucky Derby wager and laid out a strong case for Hot Rod Charlie: “Maybe $3 million, maybe $4 million,” Mack said.įollowing are the top contenders for the 2021 Kentucky Derby, to be run May 1.ġ Hot Rod Charlie (Doug O’Neill/Leandro Mora) LW: 2 Renowned sports betting wagerer Mattress Mack of Houston furniture store fame said this week that on Saturday, he’ll be making the largest single wager in Kentucky Derby history, betting the favorite. Essential Quality has won, but he hasn’t delivered a big race yet. This doesn’t sound like a horse who will move forward in the Derby. But it appears that Essential Quality is ready to stop as soon as the rider stops driving him. The best thing you can see when a horse is doing his workouts is for the horse to “want more” once the rider stops asking him. His ferocious effort in the Blue Grass might have set the undefeated horse back. Lately, consensus favorite Essential Quality has not looked too strong on the workout trail. You can look at the stopwatch or you can look at the horse. Share on Reddit By Paul Bergeron Updated
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