Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 23, 2018 Journalists Share Posted April 23, 2018 WinStar Farm, China Horse Club International and SF Racing’s graded stakes-winning ‘TDN Rising Star’ Quip (Distorted Humor) will pass on a shot at the GI Kentucky Derby May 5 and will instead point for a run in the GI Preakness S. two weeks later. The story was first reported by Daily Racing Form. Capturing his first two starts before running seventh in the GII Kentucky Jockey Club S., the WinStar homebred pulled a 19-1 upset in the GII Tampa Bay Derby in his 3-year-old debut Mar. 10. He followed that up with a second-place run in the GI Arkansas Derby Apr. 14, assuring himself a spot in the Louisville starting gate should his connections choose. Instead, they will go with the potent one-two punch of undefeated ‘Rising Star’ Justify (Scat Daddy) and GI Florida Derby hero Audible (Into Mischief). WinStar is also part-owner in GII Louisiana Derby winner Noble Indy (Take Charge Indy) alongside Repole Stable. The defection of Quip elevates Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Combatant (Scat Daddy) into the field. The bay has most been a bridesmaid so far, running second in the GIII Southwest S., Smarty Jones S. and Remington Springboard Mile S., third in the GII Rebel S. and fourth in the Arkansas Derby. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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