Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 30 Journalists Posted August 30 WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (GB) (c, 3, Kameko–Eva Maria {GB}, by Sea The Stars {Ire}) made what appeared to be a winning, sweeping move past the quarter pole of Saturday's GIII Nashville Derby at Kentucky Downs, but was seriously tested in the final furlong by Triple Crown alum Burnham Square (Liam's Map) and dug deep to hold that stiff challenge by a head. Displaying some heady European form, the homebred was consigned to a wide run into the first tight turn and was off the track some five deep early on as King of Ashes (Street Sense) set a strong pace in advance of Tomasello (Authentic) through a half in :48.04. Traveling from fifth and with some cover on the back of Noble Confessor (Quality Road) into the final four furlongs, Wimbledon Hawkeye was full of run and when he was pulled out into the clear by Frankie Dettori, whooshed to the front in a matter of strides. Burnham Square, a spot or two behind Wimbledon Hawkeye, also angled out and accelerated sharply to join the battle a furlong from home. The two exchanged blows racing side by side, with the European invader proving just the superior horse on the afternoon. 'TDN Rising Star' Hill Road (Quality Road) took a three-way photo for third. Lifetime Record: 12-3-4-3. O-The Gredley Family; B-Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd; T-James Owen Wimbledon Hawkeye holds off Burnham Square in the G3 Nashville Derby at @kydownsracing under @frankiedettori for trainer James Owen! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/pCqWfulfKs — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) August 30, 2025 The post Kameko Colt Wimbledon Hawkeye Outlasts Burnham Square In Nashville Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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