Dust off your fancy hats, Thoroughbred fans — it’s Derby time! The first leg of the Triple Crown is upon us this weekend. After you’re done streaming Badminton, make sure you switch gears and tune into the Run for the Roses.
Looking for your own Thoroughbred champion? Check out our three picks this week from across the country:
Photo via Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.
Sloping (LEMON DROP KID – CANDREA, BY TRIPPI): 2015 15.3-hand Kentucky-bred gelding
Plain bay never looked so good. This handsome boy was just gelded in April and has been taking it easy and healing up at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center. He’s very recently just been getting back into light work and those working with him say he’s a smart, willing, and eager student. At three years old and having only had just one start, this guy is relatively blank slate who could make a very promising sport horse. If you’re looking to start one young, don’t pass up this nice one!
View Sloping on Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.
Photo via CANTER Illinois.
Beauzippity (CITY ZIP – BEAU HAPPY, BY BEAU GENIUS): 2011 16-hand Illinois-bred gelding
Beauzippity has had a fairly successful racing career thus far, with 27 starts and over $34,000 in winnings.This gelding is a real gentleman who stood politely for his CANTER photoshoot and his trainer calls him “totally broke.” He actually loves to run, but just isn’t fast enough for his owners to keep him racing anymore. Perhaps his love of running could be harnessed for another certain equestrian sport which involves galloping?
View Beauzippity on CANTER Illinois.
Photo via CANTER California.
Dylan Donnelly (TRIBAL RULE – HAZEN, BY RUBIANO): 2009 17.0-hand Kentucky-bred gelding
“Dylan” was quite a good racehorse back in his heyday. He raced nine time, most recently in 2012, and earned over $80. He was even nominated for the Breeder’s Cup that year, but bowed a tenon in his last race. He’s now being restarted as a riding horse with CANTER’s California affiliate and the team there has ultrasounded his tendon and everything, which looks great and should not put any limitations on his future career. In addition to learning new things under saddle, some of his favorite pastimes include taking naps in the sun and playing games with his turnout buddies.
