March, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Tim Yakteen: Florida Derby Contender Fort Bragg A ‘Quality Individual’

Fort Bragg, a prominent contender for Saturday's $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa, was scheduled to arrive at Gulfstream Park Tuesday evening following a cross-country flight.

The son of Tapit, who left trainer Tim Yakteen's barn at Santa Anita at 4 a.m. Tuesday, will be stabled at Gulfstream under the care of trainer Kevin Attard.

Fort Bragg, who is rated second at 5-1 on the morning line behind 4-5 favorite Forte, is owned by SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Robert Masterson, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Catherine Donovan,

“I train some horses for SF Racing and Madaket in Canada. Through that connection, they asked me to help out,” Attard said. “Tim got a hold of me and asked if I could look after him while the horse is here, and I was happy to oblige.”

Yakteen will be at Oaklawn Park Saturday to saddle 5-2 morning-line favorite Reincarnate for the Arkansas Derby (G1).

Fort Bragg was entered in last Sunday's Sunland Derby (G3) before his connections made the decision that the Florida Derby was a better fit for the $700,000 purchase from the 2021 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October sale.

“One of the big factors was the extra week between the races. I was happy to take advantage of that. We had a nice breeze Sunday, so we are all set for the race,” Yakteen said.

Fort Bragg is coming off a fifth-place finish in the March 4 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita Park after racing three- and four-wide throughout the 1 1/16-mile stakes for 3-year-olds, weakening late to finish 5 ½ lengths behind Yakteen-trained Practical Move.

“We just didn't have an ideal trip. There was plenty of pace and we were drawn wide and didn't get a lot of separation,” Yakteen said. “Things didn't work out our way that day. He still ran a big race. We feel that he's a quality individual and deserves another opportunity in the Derby picture. We're excited to see him run this Saturday.”

Attard will continue to be in daily communication with Fort Bragg's connections.

“It's exciting anytime you get good horses around you. It's a good, positive thing and you can learn a lot,” he said. “I'm definitely looking forward to it and hopefully the horse runs good for them,”

Fort Bragg is scheduled to make his first appearance on the Gulfstream Park main track at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Formerly trained by Bob Baffert, Fort Bragg finished first in two of his first three starts before finishing a troubled third behind Practical Move in the Dec. 17 Los Alamitos Derby (G2).

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Forte Heavily Favored In Final Kentucky Derby Future Wager

The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is set to make its three-day run Thursday-Saturday where Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable's Forte was tabbed as the solid 5-2 favorite in the field of 39 individual horses plus a 40th option for “All Other 3-Year-Olds” not listed.

Unlike the first five Future Wager pools, Pool 6 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager will close Saturday at 6 p.m. ET., which is 40 minutes before the $1 million Florida Derby (Grade 1) and 1 hour and 50 minutes prior to the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1) – making it a true future wager.

Pool 6 will feature $2 Win and Exacta wagering. Fans can wager via www.TwinSpires.com along with simulcast and ADW outlets from around the country.

Forte, the 4-5 odds-on favorite in the Florida Derby, will have his final test Saturday before the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) on Saturday, May 6. The son of Violence has taken heavy action in all five previous pools of the future wager, and added to his favoritism in his last start when he won the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.

Here is the complete field for Pool 6 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (with morning line odds provided by Mike Battaglia): #1 Angel of Empire (30-1); #2 Arctic Arrogance (80-1); #3 Blazing Sevens (50-1); #4 Bourbon Bash (99-1); #5 Classic Car Wash (80-1); #6 Confidence Game (25-1); #7 Continuar (JPN) (99-1); #8 Cyclone Mischief (80-1); #9 Derma Sotogake (JPN) (40-1); #10 Disarm (40-1); #11 Dreamlike (80-1); #12 Dubyuhnell (80-1); #13 Fort Bragg (80-1); #14 Forte (5-2); #15 Geaux Rocket Ride (20-1); #16 Hayes Strike (80-1); #17 Hit Show (20-1); #18 I Don't Get It (99-1); #19 Instant Coffee (20-1); #20 Jace's Road (80-1); #21 Kingsbarns (20-1); #22 Mage (80-1); #23 Mandarin Hero (JPN) (80-1); #24 Mendelssohns March (99-1); #25 National Treasure (50-1); #26 Practical Move (8-1); #27 Raise Cain (40-1); #28 Red Route One (25-1); #29 Reincarnate (20-1); #30 Rocket Can (30-1); #31 Shadow Dragon (99-1); #32 Skinner (30-1); #33 Slip Mahoney (80-1); #34 Sun Thunder (80-1); #35 Tapit Trice (8-1); #36 Two Eagles River (99-1); #37 Two Phil's (40-1); #38 Verifying (30-1); #39 Wild On Ice (80-1); and #40 “All Other 3-Year-Olds” (15-1).

Overall there are 14 new interests in Pool 6 from Pool 5: Arctic Arrogance, Bourbon Bash, Continuar (JPN), Derma Sotogake (JPN), Dreamlike, Dubyuhnell, Fort Bragg, Hayes Strike, I Don't Get It, Jace's Road, Mendelssohns March, Shadow Dragon, Slip Mahoney and Wild On Ice.

Wild On Ice, the winner of the $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3), was not originally nominated to the Triple Crown but his connections have paid a $6,000 late Triple Crown nomination for him to become eligible for the series.

There are no refunds in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Should Churchill Downs officials determine during the duration of this week's three-day pool that one of the wagering interests has experienced an injury, illness or other circumstance that would prevent the horse from participating in the Kentucky Derby, betting on the individual horse will be suspended immediately.

More information, Brisnet.com past performances and real-time odds on the Kentucky Derby Future Wager will be available before the pool opens Thursday online at https://www.kentuckyderby.com/wager/future-wager.

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Sunland Derby Winner Wild On Ice Among Dozen Late Nominees To Triple Crown

Frank Sumpter's Sunland Park Derby (Grade 3) winner Wild On Ice was among a dozen 3-year-olds that were made eligible to compete in the 2023 Triple Crown with a late $6,000 payment that was due Monday.

Wild On Ice, the 35-1 upset winner of the Sunland Park Derby, earned 50 points for his victory and his connections stated they could target the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) on Saturday, May 6.

The other late nominees (pending late mail): Middleham Park Racing's Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition Stakes winner Brave Emperor (IRE); Adam Ference and Bill Dory's El Camino Real Derby winner Chase the Chaos; John Salzman Jr., Fred Wasserloos and Anthony Geruso's multiple stakes winner Coffeewithchris; Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg and Jonathan Poulin's Animal Kingdom Stakes winner Eye Witness; The Del Mar Group's Sunland Park Derby third-place finisher Henry Q; Lucky Seven Stable's maiden special weight winner and Arkansas Derby entrant Interlock Empire; Brereton Jones and Naber Racing's maiden special weight winner and Arkansas Derby (G1) entrant King Russell; Big Chief Racing's recent $50,000 claim and Arkansas Derby entrant Kolomio; C2 Racing Stable's maiden special weight winner and Florida Derby (G1) entrant Mr. Peeks; C2 Racing Stable and Stefania Farms maiden special weight winner and Florida Derby entrant Nautical Star; and LC Racing's two-time stakes winner Ninetyprcentmaddie.

In total, there are now 381 eligible 3-year-olds eligible to compete in the Triple Crown series which consists of the Kentucky Derby, $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) on May 20 and $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) on June 10.

Any horse not nominated during the early or late phases can become Triple Crown eligible through a supplemental nomination payment due at the time of entry for each Triple Crown race: Kentucky Derby ($200,000), Preakness ($150,000) and Belmont ($50,000).

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NYTB Announces NY-Bred Championship Nominations

New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) announced the nominees for the New York-bred divisional champions of 2022. A panel of New York Turf writers, broadcasters, handicappers, racing analysts and photographers will vote on the winners of each division and the 2022 New York-bred Horse of the Year.

The 2022 New York-bred divisional champions and New York-bred Horse of the Year will be announced at the NYTB Awards Dinner sponsored by the New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8 at Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs.

New York riding legend and NYRA TV personality Richard Migliore will again host the Awards Dinner. Tickets are available – $150 for NYTB members and $175 for non-members – for purchase at www.nytbreeders.org/events or by calling the NYTB Office at (518) 587-0777.

Also, to be honored at the Awards Dinner with 2022 awards will be Broodmare of the Year, Champion Steeplechaser, Trainer, Champion Jockey and Outstanding Breeder.

A list of the 2022 New York-bred divisional championship nominees by category follows.

Champion 2-Year-Old Male: Acoustic Ave, Andiamo a Firenze, Arctic Arrogance, Vacation Dance.

Champion 2-Year-Old Filly: Gambling Girl, Les Bon Temps, Stonewall Star, You're My Girl.

Champion 3-Year-Old Male: Barese, Rotknee, Un Ojo, Run Curtis Run.

Champion 3-Year-Old Filly: Fingal's Cave, Spendarella, Sterling Silver, Venti Valentine.

Champion Older Dirt Male: Americanrevolution, Bankit, Dr. Blute, Wudda U Think Now.

Champion Older Dirt Female: Bank Sting, Betsy Blue, Kept Waiting, Make Mischief.

Champion Turf Male: City Man, Dancing Buck, Red Knight, Somelikeithotbrown.

Champion Turf Female: Dream Central, Robin Sparkles, Runaway Rumour, Spendarella.

Champion Male Sprinter: Dancing Buck, My Boy Tate, Thin White Duke, Wudda U Think Now.

Champion Female Sprinter: Bank Sting, Betsy Blue, Robin Sparkles, Sterling Silver

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