Brother Derek Dominates Santa Anita Derby, Becomes Favored for Kentucky Derby

Brother Derek, trained by Dan Hendricks, won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby by three and a quarter lengths, solidifying his position as the leading contender for the Kentucky Derby. The victory came just a day after major trials for America's most famous race, and British bookmakers have now made Brother Derek the 5-2 favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. This is a significant change, as he was previously 5-1. In contrast, other contenders, such as Bob And John and Sweetnorthernsaint, have seen their odds shift as well, with Bob And John becoming 14-1 and Sweetnorthernsaint 12-1 after their respective victories.

Key Takeaways:

• Brother Derek won the Santa Anita Derby by three and a quarter lengths, confirming his status as the leading contender for the Kentucky Derby.
• British bookmakers have now made Brother Derek the 5-2 favorite to win the Kentucky Derby.
• Dan Hendricks, Brother Derek's trainer, was satisfied with the colt's performance, saying "That was just what we wanted - a nice race, a little taxing, but not taking too much out of him."
• Alex Solis, Brother Derek's jockey, was ecstatic about the horse's performance, saying "This horse is a monster."
• Rafael Bejarano, who rode Point Determined, finished second behind Brother Derek and acknowledged the horse's exceptional ability.
• Brother Derek has won all three starts this season and his last four in all, including the Hollywood Futurity.
• The colt's record now stands at six wins in eight starts, with earnings of $1,162,080.

Statistics:

• Brother Derek won the Santa Anita Derby in 1min 48sec, the fastest time for the race since Point Given won in 1min 47.77sec in 2001.
• The horse has achieved a winning streak of four races in a row.
• Brother Derek has a total of $1,162,080 in earnings.
• His previous wins include the Hollywood Futurity.

Sources:

• [Correspondent, "Brother Derek Dominates Santa Anita Derby", May 6, no source date provided]