Presumptive Kentucky Derby (G1) favourite Renegade had his penultimate work earlier than the primary Saturday in Might April 16 at Palm Seashore Downs.
The Into Mischief colt lined 4 furlongs in :48.87, in response to Equibase.
“I believed he labored very effectively,” coach Todd Pletcher informed Day by day Racing Type of Renegade’s effort. “He is a gentle workhorse, not one who normally works the bullet. He did it properly in the present day. He regarded good, galloped out with good power, which is a part of our program—emphasizing the gallop out.”
Pletcher informed DRF that after Renegade gained the Arkansas Derby (G1), he debated whether or not to work the colt two or 3 times as soon as again at his Florida base. In the end, Pletcher was “snug” with Renegade’s health stage and determined to conduct two works upfront of the Might 2 Run for the Roses.
The present plan is for Renegade’s remaining work to happen at Palm Seashore Downs somewhat than within the intense Churchill Downs atmosphere Derby week. Join BloodHorse Day by day
“I am watching the forecast on a regular basis, each regionally and in Louisville. However for now, the plan is to breeze right here Thursday, ship Friday, and arrive at Churchill Downs very early, round 4 a.m. on Saturday,” Pletcher informed DRF.
All Derby horses should be at Churchill by 11 a.m. ET April 25.
Renegade, owned by Repole Secure and Robert and Lawana Low, is 2-for-2 this 12 months and 2-2-1 lifetime with $1,031,500 in complete earnings.
