NEW ITM Derby Top 10 & BIG JK + 1 Interview
Who Should Be Number One?
Two HUGE pieces dropped on the ITM Network yesterday that are must watches for racing fans!
The Derby Trail is reaching fever pitch with every race, or lack thereof, having an impact on who will be in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. Our latest ITM Derby Top 10 dropped with big questions: Who should be the horse on top of the list? Where does the Pletcher duo of Locked and Speak Easy stand after missing the Fountain of Youth? All of that and more on YouTube.
JK also had the privilege to sit down with Mike Repole and Pat Cumming of the National Thoroughbred Alliance to discuss their new plans for the organization. An exciting listen that dives deep into the hopeful future of the racing industry.
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In this episode, JK and PTF update the In The Money Top 10 Kentucky Derby list following the exciting results from The Gotham and The Fountain of Youth. Discover who claims the new #1 spot - is it Dornoch, Timberlake, Sierra Leone, or someone else? We'll also debate whether Conquest Warrior deserves a place on the list and discuss the future of contenders like Speak Easy and Locked.
Dornoch shines in the Fountain of Youth, earning an 88 Beyer Speed Figure and setting sights on the Blue Grass or Florida Derby. Trainer Danny Gargan praises Dornoch's tenacity, while Todd Pletcher's Locked faces uncertainty after a Fountain of Youth scratch. We'll also look at other potential Florida Derby starters and the impact of scratches on the race dynamics.
In addition, we dive into the Gotham Stakes victory of Deterministic, who overcame a long layoff and a sloppy track to secure 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Christophe Clement eyes his first Derby win with this promising contender.
BCBC Champion, Drew Coatney, gave out five winners and a $50 exacta box yesterday on ITM Plus for Santa Anita’s special Monday card. Subscribe for more exclusive picks, written analysis, and shows from your favorite ITM contributors!
In this episode of JK + 1 presented by Qatar Racing, JK sits down with Mike Repole, the owner of 2023 Kentucky Derby morning line favorite Forte and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and 2yo champions Uncle Mo and Forte, and Pat Cummings, Executive Director of the National Thoroughbred Alliance. They discuss the newly formed NTA, aimed at improving the racing industry. Mike Repole reveals breaking news about their first steps and plans for the alliance, emphasizing the importance of unity and a shared vision for the future of horse racing. Pat Cummings shares his approach to tackling the industry’s challenges one step at a time. Tune in to hear their insights and the exciting future they envision for the sport.
