Following the defection of juvenile champion Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) from Kentucky Derby contention, GII Remsen Stakes winner Paladin (Gun Runner) has risen to the fore in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which launches Pool 4 on Friday, Feb. 13 and closes on Feb. 15.
Installed the 8-1 individual favorite in the latest pool, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Peter Brant, Brook T. Smith and Summer Wind Equine's representative is entered in Saturday's GII Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds.
“All Other 3-Year-Olds” not named within the 39 individual interests stands as the overall 4-1 choice.
Pool 4 also includes GIII Holy Bull winner Nearly (Not This Time) (10-1), first-out scorer Chief Wallabee (Constitution) (20-1), undefeated Golden Tempo (Curlin) (20-1) and last weekend's stakes victors Renegade (Into Mischief) (20-1) and Plutarch (Into Mischief) (20-1).
To view the complete rundown of contenders in Pool 4, Click here.
Other Future Wager dates are set for Mar. 13-15 (Pool 5) and Apr. 2-4 (Pool 6). Pool 5 also will include the Longines Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.
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