Horse Racing

Arabian Knights undefeated off the Kentucky Derby trail


Arab Knights 3 year old son of Uncle Mo and recent winner of Southwest Stock (G3) on January 28 at Oaklawn Parkwill no longer pursue the start of the May 6 Kentucky Derby (G1), according to an announcement posted on Twitter March 11 by owner Zedan Racing Stables.

The statement read: “Arab Knights is no longer being considered for the KY Derby. Coach Tim Yakteen is not satisfied with his last job and we feel it is in the best interests of the Arab Knights to be in the best interests of the team. is not to rush and allow him more time to develop. We know he is a super talent and our plan is to steer him towards a summer and fall campaign.”

The foal was recently moved to Yakteen’s stable from trainer Bob Baffert after Baffert lost his case in a decision to rescind his two-year ban from Churchill Downs Inc. drug violations. The transfer of trainers allows the precocious pony to begin earning Kentucky Derby qualifying points, after the properties of Churchill Downs Inc. ban Baffert through this year’s Triple Crown series.

Under Baffert’s leadership, the Arab Knights won their first special weight class when they debuted at Keeneland by 7 1/4 the length last fall and didn’t start again until a brave victory in the Southwest, edging past 7 others to win in 5 1/2 the length. In his final piece for Yakteen on March 3, the pony walked six long hairs on the main track at Santa Anita . Park in 1:13.60.

The most recent Kentucky pony was purchased by dealer Gary Young for $2,300,000 for Zedan from the Ocala Breeders Spring 2022 Top Sale shipment for 2-year-olds. are being trained.

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