Practical Move

Practical Move earned his first win in his third career start in a 2-year-old maiden race at Santa Anita on Oct. 10, 2022, taking a one-mile dirt race via disqualification when moved from second to first after being interfered with in mid-stretch by Fort Bragg, who crossed the finish line in front. From there, Practical Move was sent up versus stakes competition for the first time in the Grade 3 $100,000 Bob Hope Stakes on Nov. 20 at Del Mar, where he finished third in a five-horse field. 

Practical Move enjoyed his career breakout performance on Dec. 17 when he upset heavily favored Arabian Lion to take the Grade 2 $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity at 1 1/16th miles. Sent off as the fourth choice in a field of five 2-year-olds, Practical Move pressed a solid pace until taking charge turning for home and drawing off through the stretch for a 3 1/4-length win in a time of 1:41.65. The Los Alamitos Futurity was a Road to the Kentucky Derby points race, and with his victory, Practical Move earned 10 qualifying points for the starting gate for the 2013 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

Practical Move is trained by Tim Yakteen. He was bred in Kentucky by the sire Practical Joke out of the mare Ack Naughty by Afleet Alex.