The top two finishers out of the Florida Derby will march on to the Kentucky Derby as major contenders and deservedly so.
- Post Date: April 2, 2023
The top two finishers out of the Florida Derby will march on to the Kentucky Derby as major contenders and deservedly so.
KINGSBARNS made it 3 wins in 3 career starts with a decisive front running score.
The odds-on favorite TAPIT TRICE was much the best of a weak Tampa Bay Derby field
It was FORTE and then everyone else.
PRACTICAL MOVE looked like a winner every step of the way.
The 1-turn mile Gotham was a case of which horses would handle this sealed muddy surface.
Trainer Brad Cox had a pair of 3-year old’s entered-the 9-5 favorite VICTORY FORMATION and the 13-1 upset winner ANGEL OF EMPIRE.
Trainer Brad Cox had a pair of 3-year old’s entered-the 9-5 favorite VICTORY FORMATION and the 13-1 upset winner ANGEL OF EMPIRE.
LITIGATE broke sharply from post 11 to secure an inside position rating comfortably in second in the 2 path into the clubhouse turn.