As the Kentucky Derby 2025 approaches, preparations for the prestigious race are in full swing. Over the weekend, three contenders recorded timed workouts at Churchill Downs. Tiztastic and Publisher covered five furlongs in 1:00.8, while Flying Mohawk worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds. Other Derby hopefuls, including Chunk of Gold and Madaket Road, also had impressive workouts at different tracks. Trainer Steve Asmussen expressed satisfaction with the performance of his horses during their workouts.
Meanwhile, at Turfway Park and Santa Anita, other contenders like Chunk of Gold and Madaket Road had strong workouts as well. The latter returned to the work tab for the first time since the Florida Derby, earning a spot in the Kentucky Derby field following Flood Zone’s withdrawal. With less than three weeks to go until the Kentucky Derby, the intensity of training and preparations continues to rise as horses gear up for the highly anticipated event.
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