Derby Future Wager Pool Opens Friday

The third pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager will open Friday with 40 betting options led by individual favorite Fierceness (City of Light), who is 8-1 on the morning line, and “All Other 3-Year-Olds” from the 2021 foal crop not listed in the field as the 7-5 overall betting choice. The three-day pool closes Sunday at 6 p.m.

There are six Future Wager pools scheduled in advance of the 2024 Kentucky Derby: Oct. 31-Nov.2 (Pool 1); Nov. 23-26 (Pool 2); Jan. 19-21 (Pool 3); Feb. 16-18 (Pool 4); Mar. 15-17 (Pool 5); and Apr. 4-6 (Pool 6).

The lone Kentucky Oaks Future Wager will coincide with Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5.

For the complete pool and wagering information, click here.

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Roadster, Colonel Liam Sire First Foals

Grade I winners Roadster (Quality Road–Ghost Dancing, by Silver Ghost) and Colonel Liam (Liam's Map–Amazement, by Bernardini), both standing at Ocala Stud, were represented by their first foals earlier this month.

Yooou Den (Kiss the Kid) produced Roadster's first foal, a filly, Jan. 8. Dominique Damico bred the filly, whose dam was a 12-time winner and an earner of $185,340.

Colonel Liam, a two-time winner of the GI Pegasus Turf Invitational S., was represented by his first foal when a filly out of the winning Jess's Dream mare More Glory was born Jan. 12. The filly was bred by Peter Mirabelli.

Roadster, winner of the 2019 GI Santa Anita Derby and second in that year's GI Malibu S., bred 153 mares in his first season at stud in 2023. He stands for $7,500 S&N.

In addition to his 2021 and 2022 wins in the Pegasus Turf, Colonel Liam also won the 2021 GI Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic. He bred 138 mares in his first season at stud in 2023 and he stands for $6,500 S&N.

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First Foal for Aloha West

Aloha West (Hard Spun–Island Bound, by Speightstown) was represented by his first foal when Bashful (Orb) produced a colt  by the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Monday at Machmer Hall Farm.

“The baby has great bone, size, and substance,” said Machmer Hall owner Craig Brogden. “Very happy with the beautiful baby.”

In addition to the 2021 Breeders' Cup Sprint, Aloha West also finished second in that year's GII Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix S. and third in the 2022 GI Churchill Downs S.

Aloha West stands at Mill Ridge Farm for $8,500 LF.

“As a side note, this foal was born on my grandmother, Alice Chandler's birthday,” said Mill Ridge's Price Bell. “Also, Oscar Performance's first foal was born on her birthday, January 15, 2020…serendipitous!”

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HISA Launches Next Generation Advisory Group

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has established a Next Generation Advisory Group, which will provide feedback to HISA's executive team and standing committees on the implementation and evolution of HISA's regulations and protocols. Made up of individuals in the early to mid-stages of their professional careers, the Advisory Group is open to new applicants, who can apply to join prior to the Feb. 9 deadline.

“Establishing a Next Generation Advisory Group was an easy decision for HISA,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “We are safeguarding racing for generations to come by focusing on implementing rules and regulations to make racing safer and fairer for all involved. We welcome the feedback and perspectives of this Next Generation Advisory Group who will surely act as excellent advocates for preserving the sport's future.”

The Next Generation Advisory Group will be co-chaired by Mackenzie Kirker-Head, HISA Communications and Design Manager, and Brandon Badgett, Director of Strategy at Jahnel Group. HISA Assistant General Counsel Sam Reinhardt will act as Secretary, and Alexa Ravit, Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) Director of Communications & Outreach, will act as HIWU Liaison.

HISA will select a diverse group of 10-12 individuals who bring a wide range of experience in horse racing, related industries and innovation to join the Advisory Group.

Aadditional information about HISA's Next Generation Advisory Group should be submitted to Mackenzie Kirker-Head at Mackenzie.KirkerHead@hisaus.org.

 

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