Final seen on the races, 43-1 longshot Magnitude was rolling to a 9 ¾-length victory within the Risen Star Stakes (G3) on the Truthful Grounds to turn out to be a rising contender for the Kentucky Derby (G1).
That was again in February. Just a few weeks later, a left entrance ankle chip was found, profitable surgical procedure was carried out, and now Magnitude is able to resume his profession within the $275,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows on Saturday.
Since his return to coaching, Magnitude has been working steadily at Churchill Downs, with seven timed works from Could 15-June 29.
His therapeutic went properly, his rehab went properly, and he hasn’t missed a beat, based on David Fiske, racing supervisor for homeowners Winchell Thoroughbreds. “Hopefully, this race will set him up for some later larger races,’’ Fiske mentioned in feedback to paulickreport.com.
Magnitude is the 9-5 favourite in a discipline of seven 3-year-olds going 1 1/16 miles. The sphere doubtless shall be lowered to 6 with Massive Truzz cross-entered however set to go within the Indiana Derby (G3).
Jockey Ben Curtis, who was aboard for the Risen Star, will trip once more for coach Steve Asmussen.
Who can problem Magnitude?
For individuals who guess horse racing, the handicapping purpose is to uncover a worthy challenger. Genuine Gallop at 10-1 might be that colt. Skilled by Tom Amoss, this son of 2020 Kentucky Derby winner Genuine, will get the companies of Brian Hernandez, Jr.
He’s obtained a maiden win and an allowance win, each at Oaklawn Park, however was off-the-board within the Virginia Derby and the Sir Barton Stakes in his final two races. Genuine Gallop has labored six occasions on the turf at Churchill Downs however returns to grime for the Iowa Derby. At 10-1, he’s price a glance.
The most effective of the native entries seems to be Mickswagger, winner of the Prairie Mile.
Put up time for the Iowa Derby is 7:38 p.m. ET.
Cornhusker Handicap, Iowa Oaks additionally on the cardboard
Additionally on the cardboard is the Iowa Oaks (8:34 p.m. publish) with Quickick – educated by Amoss with Hernandez aboard — the 7-2 favourite in a discipline of 10 3-year-old fillies, and the Cornhusker Handicap (G3) — 8:06 p.m. publish — with Dragoon Guard the 7-5 favourite in a discipline of seven that features Gould’s Gold (9-2) and final yr’s winner Pink Route One (6-1).
Iowa Derby picks: 1 Genuine Gallop 2 Magnitude 3 Mickswagger
The sphere for the $275,000 Iowa Derby, from the rail out, with jockey, trainers, odds:
1 Genuine Gallop (Brian Hernandez, Jr., Tom Amoss), 10-1
2 Massive Truzz (Declan Cannon, Brian Lynch), 5-2
3 Itsmybirthday (Francisco Arrieta, Robertino Diodoro), 9-2
4 Magnitude (Ben Curtis, Steve Asmussen), 9-5
5 Mickswagger (Elvin Gonzalez, Bart Hone), 8-1
6 Maverama (Alberto Pusac, Todd Jordan), 12-1
7 Mister Omaha (Luis Quinonez, Joe Offolter), 6-1
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