Reporter: Well, he did win the UAE Derby by 5½ lengths.įorte: The UAE Derby? Is that some sort of joke? I mean, c’mon, man. The Japanese horses have been coming over here and kicking butt lately.įorte: (Doubling over with laughter) I didn’t even know they had horse racing in Japan. Did you know he was the only Derby horse to have more than one Beyer Speed Figure of 100 or more (two)? Derma Sotogake (10-1) intrigues me a little.
When I’m third, two lengths behind heading into the stretch, you can get in line and cash your ticket. I’m not going to be lagging far behind with some of those tomato cans. You seen my races? I got some tactical speed.
Reporter: The Southern California News Group.įorte: Get a clue, pal. Even some European trainers say it’s the most difficult race in the world to win.įorte: (Rolling his eyes) Who did you say you write for? The Cambria Courier? Remember Point Given in 2001? He finished fifth in the Derby and then went on to win the Preakness, Belmont, Haskell and Travers. Horses with more talent than you have lost the Derby. Reporter: Well, big guy, it’s going to be a 20-horse field. I wish him well, but he was just going to get in the way Saturday.”įorte was gracious enough to answer a few more questions while sifting through a copy of the Daily Racing Form. I’ve won in Florida, Kentucky and New York. “I mean, seriously, the next time he leaves his cozy little barn in California will be the first. “Practical who?” the Florida Derby winner and last year’s 2-year-old male champion said outside his barn. This must be my week, though, because I was lucky enough to catch up with 3-1 morning-line favorite Forte, who’s won six of seven lifetime races and will benefit from Practical Move’s absence.
Luckily the ailment was caught early and he didn’t race at less than 100% in the Derby. All I could gather was he’ll be treated with antibiotics and should be fine in a few days. I tried to reach out for comment from the Tim Yakteen-trained colt, but I didn’t get far. The guy didn’t want breakfast Thursday, spiked a fever and will not run in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. So much for my exclusive interview with Santa Anita Derby winner Practical Move.
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