Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit fought back after relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun at midstretch to post a half-length to win the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (GI) before a crowd of 51,838.
Medina Spirit broke sharply from the gate but favored Essential Quality and second choice Rock Your World bumped shortly after the start eliminating some pace pressure from Velazquez.
Medina Spirit led the field through fractions of :23.09, :46.70 and 1:11.21 while under mild pressure from Soup and Sandwich with Mandaloun tracking in third. Approaching the far turn, Hot Rod Charlie began an advance along the rail while Essential Quality mounted a bid four wide.
Into Mischief Colt Tops Final Session Of Record-Setting OBS Spring Sale Sponsored by:
Into Mischief
Hip No. 1039, a son of Into Mischief consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, went to Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Whitehorse Stables for $875,000 to top the fourth and final session of the Ocala Breeders Sales Company s 2021 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training in Ocala, Fla.
The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat at Saturday s Under Tack session, is a full brother to graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS graduate Into Mystic, is out of Loveofalifetime, by Medaglia d Oro, a half sister to graded stakes winner Savorthetime.
Curlin Filly Tops OBS Spring Sale’s Third Session Sponsored by:
Hip 830, a Curlin filly, brings $670,000 at the OBS Spring Sale.
Hip No. 830, a daughter of Curlin consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, went to Bradley Thoroughbreds LLC for $670,000 to top the third session of the Ocala Breeders Sales Company s 2021 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.
The bay filly, who breezed an eighth in :10 1/5 at Friday s under tack session, is out of graded stakes winner Funny Proposition, by Medaglia d Oro, a daughter of stakes winner Humorous Miss.
Hip No. 644, a son of Flatter also consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, was sold to Lauren Carlisle, Agent & Myracehorse.com for $625,000. The chestnut colt, who breezed an eighth at Thursday s under tack session in :10 1/5, is a full brother to stakes winner Search Results, recent winner of Aqueduct s Grade 3 Gazelle Stakes, out of graded stakes placed Co Cola, by Candy Ride (ARG), from the family of millionaire Grade 1-winning OB
Quality Road Colt Tops OBS Spring Sale’s Second Session Sponsored by:
Hip 381, a Quality Road colt, sells for $1.5 million at the OBS Spring Sale.
Hip No. 381, a son of Quality Road consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, went to Speedway Stables, LLC, for $1.5 million to top the second session of the Ocala Breeders Sales Company s 2021 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.
The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat at Tuesday s Under Tack session, is a half brother to stakes placed Coffee Crush out of graded stakes winner Wasted Tears, by Najran.
Hip No. 463, a daughter of Arrogate consigned by Mayberry Farm, Agent, was sold to Katsumi Yoshida for $1 million. The gray or roan filly, whose eighth in :10 flat was co-fastest at the distance at Wednesday s under tack session, is out of graded stakes winner Amen Hallelujah by Montbrook, a daughter of stakes winner Sara s Success.
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