The Run for the Roses is upon us. This years Kentucky Derby boasts a close field of 20 with I Want Revenge rounding out as the favorite in the absence (due to hoof injury) of Quality Road.
My bet, however, goes to a young colt, Pioneer of the Nile, who currently maintains a four race winning streak over synthetic track. Among these four wins include two victories over the Derby’s favorite, I Want Revenge. The key for Pioneer of the Nile is, of course, making the switch from the synthetic track to the dirt of the Derby.
In Monday’s workout, Pioneer of the Nile turned in a time of 1:01 over five furlongs. Not the most impressive of times; but for a colt who has never run on dirt I think that it’s more important for Pioneer of the Nile to get comfortable on the new surface; and the speed will be there on Derby Day.
My bet, however, goes to a young colt, Pioneer of the Nile, who currently maintains a four race winning streak over synthetic track. Among these four wins include two victories over the Derby’s favorite, I Want Revenge. The key for Pioneer of the Nile is, of course, making the switch from the synthetic track to the dirt of the Derby.
In Monday’s workout, Pioneer of the Nile turned in a time of 1:01 over five furlongs. Not the most impressive of times; but for a colt who has never run on dirt I think that it’s more important for Pioneer of the Nile to get comfortable on the new surface; and the speed will be there on Derby Day.
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