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It’s Kentucky Derby portrait time yet again!
The next 2 portraits are done! [See the previous 4 here]
Here’s the running list of completed portraits:
Two Phil’s
Kingsbarns
Forte
Derma Sotogake
Angel of Empire
Continuar
Rocket Can
Tapit Trice
Mage
Hit Show
Practical Move
Raise Cain
Practical Move
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Practical Move
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Poor Practical Move spiked a fever and is out of the Kentucky Derby, his scratch allowed Cyclone Mischief to draw into the field.
I really liked Practical Move’s chances, but hopefully we’ll get to see him in the Preakness.
Practical Move prevailed in the G1 Santa Anita Derby
The big bay was able to stalk the pace while tucked inside and took over from a tiring One in Vermillion as they hit the stretch. He wasn’t alone in making a big move, Skinner closed from further back and as the wire loomed closer, Mandarin Hero was finally able to get clear after a tough trip and rushed up between Skinner and Practical Move to make it a 3-way battle. Practical Move held the Japanese contender off by a nose with Skinner only half a length behind them. It was 2 1/4 back to National Treasure in fourth and a long way back to the rest of the field.
The California group hasn’t been making a lot of headlines this year, but they’ve run some of the fastest preps. Practical Move is in 2nd place to Forte in the points standings with 160pts. The updated point system means everyone else from this race is on the outside looking in. Skinner is sitting in 21st place with 45 pts and Mandarin Hero is back in 24th with 40pts. I hope a few horses in front of them decide to skip the Derby because all three of these top finishers deserve a chance for the roses.
Practical Move made his 3yo debut one to remember when he rolled home much the best in the G2 San Felipe.
The race looked like it would be a show down between the former Bafferts – especially Hejazi – and Mandella’s impressive maiden winner, Geaux Rocket Ride. Those two definitely went at it early, but when the real running started, Hejazi backed up and Practical Move was able to slice through the inside and draw clear. Geaux Rocket Ride was a brave second while Skinner closed from the clouds to get up for 3rd.
Practical Move has 6 races under his belt and has hit the board every time with 3 wins. He took a few tries to break his maiden, finishing behind Cave Rock and National Treasure. He broke his maiden via DQ and crossed the wire first for the first time in his last start as a 2yo when he won the G1 Los Al Futurity.
Practical Move is from the second crop of Practical Joke and out of Ack Naughty. Ack Naughty was a nice NY allowance filly who hit the board in a few stakes. Ack Naughty has some decent stakes running siblings and her dam, Dash For Money, is a half-sister to Flaming Heart who was a serious broodmare. Flaming Heart gave us Commissioner, Intrepid Heart, and Laugh Track. Flaming Heart is also the grand dam of Vino Rosso via her daughter Mythical Bride.
Practical Move wins the San Felipe Stakes
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