Derby pedigrees: Cowan taking Dubai route to Kentucky
Photo: Justin Manning / Eclipse Sportswire Cowan (Kantharos - Tempers Flair, by Smart Strike) put forth an excellent effort in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby. The Steve Asmussen trainee was left at the gate, breaking last in the one-turn mile event. He raced 10 lengths off the lead, went five wide on the turn and stormed down the long stretch, missing victory by a half-length. Cowan has a severe case of seconditis; the Saudi Derby was the fifth consecutive time he played the bridesmaid. Cowan has an 8:1-5-1 ($665,877) record. He earned eight Kentucky Derby qualifying points for his fi...
Source: horseracingnation.com