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Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule from which racehorses earn points toward qualifying for the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.

Throughout the long history of horse racing in the United States, California has produced an abundance of locally bred stars.

Further Ado followed up a striking maiden victory at Keeneland last month by producing a 1 3/4-length score in the $400,000 Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs.

When Magnitude romped by 9 ¾ lengths in the Feb. 15 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, he looked like a horse poised for success at Churchill Downs.

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