Horsemen questioning if their 2-year-old can maintain his personal round two turns in stakes firm can have their questions answered Friday evening within the Remington Springboard Mile. Except for providing black-type standing and a $300,000 purse, the two-turn take a look at at Remington Park will even present 10-5-3-2-1 Kentucky Derby Offered by Woodford Reserve qualifying factors to the highest 5 finishers, making it no shock a dozen 2-year-olds have been entered.
1. Coal Battle (10-1 morning-line odds): Has raced on grime twice and received twice, however every time it was on a moist observe. Will transfer up within the mud, however the distance might be problematic on a dry floor.
JOCKEY: Juan Vargas; TRAINER: Lonnie Briley
2. Blue Angel (15-1): Gained his debut at Remington – on a sloppy observe – however the time was woefully gradual. Comes from prime connections and an elite sire and wouldn’t be stunned if he turns in an enormous effort right here.
JOCKEY: David Cabrera; TRAINER: Steve Asmussen
3. Pace King (7-2): Can be stretching out from a win at six furlongs in his debut to a mile right here. Regarded good profitable at Churchill Downs in quick time and ought to be the one to catch right here.
JOCKEY: Rafael Bejarano; TRAINER: Ron Moquett
4. Dominant Spirit (15-1): Chased the tempo and led in midstretch solely to accept second within the Intelligent Trevor Stakes right here at Remington. Figures to be a fundamental menace however could also be a greater match for the underside half of exotics.
JOCKEY: Jose Alvarez; TRAINER: Bret Calhoun
5. Brooklyn Alley Cat (20-1): Has received two in a row at Remington, one on turf and the newest one on grime. Appears to be on an upswing after dropping his 4 begins and has a late kick that might be efficient if the tempo will get scorching.
JOCKEY: Iram Diego; TRAINER: Danny Pish
6. Essay (20-1): A second starter from coach Bret Calhoun, he flopped in a stakes in his first race at Remington however then rebounded to take an allowance race. That win got here at 5 1/2 furlongs, which weakens his attraction at a mile.
JOCKEY: Richard Eramia; TRAINER: Bret Calhoun
7. Jolly Samurai (4-1): Rallied from sixth to win the seven-furlong Intelligent Trevor right here. He’s 3-for-3, all at Remington Park, together with a stakes win previous to the Intelligent Trevor. Appears to be like just like the hometown crowd’s finest shot for a win.
JOCKEY: Rene Diaz; TRAINER: Danny Pish
8. Advanced Music (8-1): Blossomed with a lopsided allowance win for coach Steve Asmussen at Horseshoe Indianapolis final day out and ought to be effective on the distance. Appears to be like like a significant participant on this subject.
JOCKEY: Stewart Elliott; TRAINER: Steve Asmussen
9. Dr Ruben M (6-1): Ships in from Santa Anita Park, the place he posted a front-running win in a two-turn mile maiden race. Retains getting higher with every grime begin and can’t be ignored on this subject.
JOCKEY: Edwin Maldonado; TRAINER: Doug O’Neill
10. Drugs Canine (20-1): Was third within the Intelligent Trevor after which drained in a 5 1/2-furlong allowance race. Maybe the final race was only a exercise and he could perk up at a mile.
JOCKEY: Floyd Wethey Jr.; TRAINER: Sarah Davidson
11. Mister Omaha (5-1): He’s received three in a row right here, two in a stakes firm. However they have been in state-bred firm and the publish might also work in opposition to him on this subject.
JOCKEY: Luis Quinonez; TRAINER: Joe Offolter
12. Keeno (12-1): A 3rd entrant from Asmussen. He rebounded from an eighth-place end within the Intelligent Trevor with a second to Brooklyn Alley Cat in an allowance race. Must take an enormous step ahead to beat this publish and pose a menace on the end line.
JOCKEY: Jermaine Bridgmohan; TRAINER: Steve Asmussen
THE PICK: Dr Ruben M
LIVE LONGSHOT: Brooklyn Alley Cat
SUPERFECTA: 9-3-7-5
