Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that distributes qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from major Kentucky Derby prep races held on each coast Saturday, the Santa Anita Derby in California and the 100th Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct.
Rodriguez realized all of his potential at a highly opportune time and cruised to a front-running 3 1/2-length victory over runner up Grande in the 100th edition of the $750,000 Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes presented by Resorts World Casino April 5 at
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