Algorithms with jockey Javier Castellano up upsets Hansen on way to winning the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. Hallandale Beach, Florida. 01-28-2012
It has been so long since any of the horses aimed at the Kentucky Derby have been reported injured and out of the Run for the Roses — thankfully — we thought the trend had run its course (pardon a very tired pun). Sadly, that is not the case.
Here is what the Kentucky Derby injury trail looks like so far this year.
Just a reminder, this list is not comprehensive; just the ones we have noted in the media. Please feel free to give us a heads up any of the horses we have missed.
LAST UPDATED: April 19, 2012
Off the Kentucky Derby Trail: 2012
| HORSE | TRAINER | REASON |
| Stephanobetatee | Graham Motion | Chipped pastern. |
| Algorithms | Todd Pletcher | Condylar fracture, left foreleg. |
| Out of Bounds | Eoin Harty | Fracture, left foreleg. |
| Fed Biz | Bob Baffert | Hind end issue. |
| Spring Hill Farm | Todd Pletcher | Right knee fracture. |
| Junebugred | Steve Hobby | Ankle chip |
| Consortium | Kiaran McLaughlin | Right front ankle chip. |
| Gentlemen’s Bet | Wayne Catalano | Condylar fracture right front ankle. |
| Chips All In | Jeff Mullins | No injury disclosed; rested for a summer campaign on the turf. |
| Sky Kingdom | Bob Baffert | No injury disclosed; needs 60 days rest. |
| Secret Circle | Bob Baffert | Injured seisomoid; surgery not required. |
Will be interesting to see who the winning trainer of this year’s Kentucky Demolition Derby is. It may be a dead heat between Baffert and Pletcher. Of course, that is unfair. We should give equal time to the breeders.
For a look at last year, please go here and scroll down. Thanks.
