West Point Thoroughbreds has purchased an interest in GI Kentucky Derby contender My Boy Jack (Creative Cause), it was announced Sunday. The Keith Desormeaux-trained winner of the GIII Southwest S. and GIII Lexington S. will compete for Sol Kumin's Monomoy Stables, Kirk Godby and Matt Bryan's Don't Tell My Wife Stables, and West Point Thoroughbreds with regular pilot Kent Desormeaux carrying the Monomoy silks.
“I've always liked this horse and admire his versatility,” said West Point's Terry Finley. “There's great karma surrounding this colt and his connections, and he's come out swinging this year despite several tough trips. We're grateful for the opportunity to join an awesome ownership group and thrilled to provide a dedicated group of our partners the chance to once again experience the magic of the Derby dream.”
West Point Thoroughbreds purchased an interest in 2017 GI Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming (Bodemeister) before the colt went on to win the GI Florida Derby and the Run for the Roses. This year, the group also purchased an interest in GI Kentucky Oaks contender Coach Rocks (Oxbow) before her win in the GII Gulfstream Park Oaks.
My Boy Jack kicked off his 2018 campaign with a third-place finish in the GIII Sham S. Jan. 6 and followed that up with a score in the Feb. 19 Southwest. A closing third in the GII Louisiana Derby Mar. 24, he recently notched a narrow victory in the 1 1/16-mile Lexington Apr. 14 to punch his ticket to Louisville.
The transaction was brokered by Bradley Weisbord's BSW Bloodstock.
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