Renegade will attempt to outrun a 40-year-old post position jinx when the 4-1 morning-line favorite breaks from the rail in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 at Churchill Downs.
The return to action of the previous year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner is always a major event and the appearance of Daryz is the headline act in the Prix Ganay (G1).
Further Ado, Commandment, and Fulleffort—three graded stakes-winning 3-year-olds trained by Brad Cox—highlight the morning training session April 25 at Churchill Downs with breezes in preparation for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Racing Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen opts to skip the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) with Risen Star Stakes (G2) runner-up Chip Honcho and point to the Preakness Stakes (G1).
If someone doesn't know Mike Repole very well, they might think he would be happier if his 3-year-old colt Renegade is the second betting choice in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) as opposed to the favorite.