Thanks

Instant Coffee wins the Lecomte, Two Phil’s and Confidence Game finished behind. Echo Again pulled up, waiting to hear update.

Tyler said EA ‘s stifle locked up , he walked off track

Forte is the leader of individuals in the 3rd future wager

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266189/forte-top-individual-choice-in-third-derby-future-wager

This sounds kind of suspicious. This year any trainer suspended must have their horses switched to new trainers by Feb 28, not April like last year. Who and when was this decided? I know they want to force trainers to not “cheat”, but it does seem odd they changed it without notification this year, and Baffert being the most prominent .

https://paulickreport.com/news/triple-crown/baffert-derby-drama-owners-must-transfer-3-year-olds-by-feb-28-to-earn-kentucky-derby-points/

And, will KHRC delay Asmussen’s suspension until after the Derby from his 2018 appeal??? Interesting to see what they do as that would jeopardize his Derby horses????

https://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-commission-approves-asmussen-30-day-suspension-acepromazine

Typical CDI change the rules!! 
 

Forte, Instant Coffee are early Favs for Derby

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266127/forte-instant-coffee-lead-initial-derby-dozen-rankings

Impressive 2 turn debut. Earned 96 Breyer in the slop. 

BloodHorse.com

Arabian Knight Too Much for Southwest Foes

Acing his first two-turn test, Arabian Knight dominated the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) on the lead under Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez.

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The Derby Dozen returns

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266270/arabian-knight-jousts-for-position-in-derby-dozen

And Haskin’s ( I missed week 1)

https://www.secretariat.com/derby-rankings/01/30/2023/2023-derby-rankings-week-2/

Here’s week 1

https://www.secretariat.com/derby-rankings/01/23/2023/2023-derby-rankings-week-1/