Who wins the Derby Trial 100k opening day at Churchill Downs?

Question

Who wins the Derby Trial 100k opening day at Churchill Downs?

Answer 1

I'd like to say Majestic Warrior, but I don't think he has come back this year to be as good as he was last year.

Kodiak Kowboy lost as the heavy chalk last time out but there's no reason he can't make a comeback.  He's probably the most talented of the field.

Eaton's Gift has a chance too.

I'd take Kodiak Kowboy over Eaton's Gift.

Answer 2

I like Kodiak Kowboy. He has proven he can do well over the shorter distances. Turf War also could be good. He won the Delta Jackpot in a dead heat, but hasn't been up to his form recently. Majestic Warrior has not been the same in his last couple of races. I will pick Kodiak Kowboy!

Answer 3

This race appears to have a lot of speed in it. Therefore, I'm going to look for some closers AND some value. I'm gonna take Iron Works Pike. I'll box him with Fujita & Kodiak Kowboy. Good luck every1 with your selections.

Answer 4

I like Magestic Warrior, but would box him in an exacta with Kodiak Cowboy. .

Answer 5

10th (5:17)

Derby Trial S.

7 1/2 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $100,000

Prg. # PP Horse Jockey Trainer Wt. Claim $ Equip. Med. ML

1 Eaton's Gift Hebert T J Romans Dale 123   LA    7-2

2 Lemon Spice Mena M Stewart Dallas 117   LA   20-1

3 Fujita Borel C H Pletcher Todd A 117   LA          6-1

4 Kodiak Kowboy Lanerie C J Asmussen 123   LA    5-2

5 Majestic Warrior Albarado R J Mott 123  Blk-On LA    5-1

6 Macho Again Leparoux J R Stewart Dallas 117   LA   12-1

7 Da' Tara Melancon L Zito Nicholas P 117   LA      15-1

8 Iron Works Pike Theriot H J II Stall M Jr 117   LA    8-1  

9 Turf War Husbands P Casse Mark 123   LA          10-1

10 Zulu Magic Castanon J L Asmussen  117   LA      8-1

TRI= 4-5 / 4-5 / 1-7-8