Forbidden Kingdom one of the early favorites for the 7th May Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) at Churchill Downs and a candidate for the April 9 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1), missed a job scheduled for March 18 due to slightly high temperatures on March 17, coach Richard Mandella said. know.
“It went down today and his health is working well, so we hope it passes quickly,” said the Hall of Fame nurse.
A 3-year-old son of American pharoah Forbidden Kingdom was the winner against San Vicente Stakes (G2) at seven games on January 29 and San Felipe Stakes (G2) at 1 1/16 miles on March 5, both at Santa Anita . Park.
Owned by MyRacehorse and Spendthrift Farm, the chestnut pony raked in $240,000 for his San Felipe win, along with 50 qualifying Kentucky Derby points.
Forbidden Kingdom is one of California’s top 3-year-old stars alongside Robert B. Lewis (G3) winning the stake Messier . The latter, owned by SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert Masterson, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital, Catherine Donovan, Golconda Stable and Siena Farm, are currently ineligible for the Kentucky Derby due to Churchill’s own assets. Downs suspended his coach, Bob Baffert.
SF Racing co-owner Tom Ryan tweeted this week that Messier is still on track for the Santa Anita Derby after a March 13 training session in Santa Anita, time: 59 2/5 for five t-shirts.
