The Daily Derby News Blitz – April 10, 2012

The Daily Derby News Blitz – April 10, 2012

ESL

Owner Kendall Hansen told Blood-Horse that the decision to ride his namesake, Hansen, over Alpha will be a “no brainer” for jockey Ramon Dominguez. Alpha was last seen finishing a troubled second in the Wood Memorial. Hansen will be racing as the favorite in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on Saturday. He is reportedly [...]

Kendall Hansen: I’m not sure there is a horse out there that could beat Hansen.

Northern Kentucky doctor Kendall Hansen isn’t worried about his Breeders’ Cup Juvenile champion Hansen. He thinks it’s the opposition that should be worried. “He’s ready to run right now. At this point in time I’m not sure there is a horse out there that could beat him,” Hansen said. “Mike Maker wishes the Kentucky Derby [...]

Will Hansen overcome his front running style?

Will Hansen overcome his front running style?

Hansen

Dr. Kendall Hansen has January 29 marked on his calender. You should too. That is when the Kentucky doctor’s champion namesake will compete in theĀ Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park. HansenĀ (Tapit x Storm Sunday by Sir Cat) is undefeated in three starts and has never been in any place except for first at [...]