From nearly leaving the industry in 2008, to leaving the El Camino Real Derby February 11 with a newly minted stake winner and free entry Preakness Stakes (G1), co-owner of Chasing the chaos Bill Dory, pretty glad he’s still in the game.
Dory who flew to Golden Gate Fields from Canada on Saturday to see ‘s 3-year-old son West ran, was already cloud nine when the horse passed Harcyn And Gilmore and take the lead in the final steps of the race.
Dory said: “I was walking about 10,000 steps half an hour before the race, I was very nervous. “The race started and when he went down the long track and took the lead, I was delighted.
“There’s no other way to describe it, (I’m) absolutely ecstatic about it… Then we went to dinner and I said, ‘We’re in Preakness, we’re in Preakness.”
Along with free entry to the Triple Crown’s middle gem, Chase the Chaos picked up 10 starting points in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Dory said that many years ago he was very disappointed when a horse was running on the track of the Canadian Derby and got injured before he had a chance to compete.
“He had a job before the Canadian Derby and he messed up his sesame. I almost quit the race at the time; I was so devastated,” he said.
Luckily, he stayed and completed the purchase of Chase the Chaos from Ballysax consignment for Keeneland’s November 2020 Pet Sale for just $10,000 after he failed to meet his budget. your storage. He then took him to Canada with his partner Adam Ference with the intention of directing him to the Canadian Derby (G3).
Gelding was first found in the warehouse of Canadian native Robertino Diodoro, where he began his career at Canterbury Park, breaking his maidenhood in the second warm-up. He was then transferred under the tutelage of West Coast coach Ed Moger Jr., where he stepped up to holdings at Golden Gate Fields.
Since arriving under Moger, his record has been no worse than third in his last four starts, including third in the Golden Nugget Stakes, second in the Gold Rush Stakes and won an option claim race nearing the end of his 2022 season.
Dory said: “By far, this is the best horse I have ever had… Now I enjoy riding.
The deadline for Triple Crown nominations is March 27 and includes a $6,000 fee. If Chase the Chaos is nominated, he will receive 10 points earned in his victory. Dory said they will probably run gelding ahead of time and see how he performs. He could potentially be seen next in a race at Santa Anita . Park or Race Park.
“We will be talking to Ed in the very near future about which races we will be looking at but the final decision will be up to Ed,” Dory said.
Bred by Dale N. Krapf grandparents of Pennsylvania, Chase the Chaos was the first foal and the first to win Uncle Mo mare Live the moment . Only three horses bred in Pennsylvania are currently nominated for the Triple Crown.
