Showing Up Emerges as Potential Kentucky Derby Contender
Showings Up's impressive victory in the Lexington Stakes, where he won by a length and a quarter from Live Now, has solidified his position as a possible runner in the Kentucky Derby. As a stablemate to Florida Derby winner Barbaro, Showing Up has become a favorite for Churchill Downs, despite his lack of seasoning. Trainer Barclay Tagg, who won the Derby with Funny Cide, acknowledges the challenge but feels compelled to consider the horse's current form.
Key Takeaways:
- Showing Up, owned by Lael Stables, won the Lexington Stakes by a length and a quarter from Live Now.
- The horse is now a favorite for the Kentucky Derby, having won all five of his starts.
- Training expert Barclay Tagg is hesitant about Showing Up's lack of seasoning but is willing to consider running him.
- Live Now, another intended runner in the Lexington Stakes, was scratched due to a fever.
- Live Now's trainer, Kiaran McLaughlin, is considering running him in the Preakness Stakes instead.
- Illinois Derby third Cause To Believe has been confirmed as an intended Kentucky Derby runner by trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.
Statistics:
- Showing Up's length and a quarter victory margin in the Lexington Stakes
- Five consecutive wins for Showing Up
- 70 miles, the distance Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin would travel to Pimlico if deciding to run Live Now in the Preakness Stakes
- May 20, the date for the Preakness Stakes
- 8, the page number in the Markets section where the Illinos Derby third Cause To Believe is mentioned
Sources:
- "Showing Up Emerges as Potential Kentucky Derby Contender," The Markets, page 8.