Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Asmussen's training career began with both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in New Mexico in 1986. He has won training titles at Lone Star Park, Keeneland, Fair Grounds, Churchill Downs, Remington Park, Sam Houston, and Retama Park, and is the all-time leading trainer at Lone Star. He was born into a racing family - his father, Keith, is a former jockey; his mother, Marilyn, is a trainer, and brother Cash was a champion rider in the U.S. and Europe. He has had seven starters in the Derby: Fifty Stars in 2001, Private Emblem in 2002, Quintons Gold Rush in 2004, Storm Treasure and Private Vow in 2006, and Curlin and Zanjero last year; Curlin went onto capture the Preakness and Breeders' Cup Classic en route to being named Horse of the Year. Asmussen also won the 2005 Kentucky Oaks with Summerly.

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan

Bridgmohan is a native of Jamaica who currently resides in Fort Lauderdale. His association with racing began as a child when his dad would take him to the races on weekends. He then went on to be a hot walker, groom and, after a few years, an exercise rider. He began riding professionally after graduating high school, as stipulated by his father. His patience on waiting to ride was rewarded; he was named the 1998 Eclipse Award winner for leading apprentice rider. He tied for leading rider at the 2002 Aqueduct spring meet.

Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC

Winchell Thoroughbreds is a partnership between Joan and her son Ron, who are continuing their racing business after the death of husband and father Verne in November 2002. The Winchells are also involved in several commercial building interests, including shopping centers, restaurants, and industrial developments. Verne was the creator of a large chain of donut shops that was sold to Denny's restaurants. They keep racehorses with trainers Ron McAnally, Steve Asmussen, and Michael Dickinson. They have raced twice in the Kentucky Derby with Tapit (9th in 2004) and Zanjero (12th in 2007).

Breeder: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC

Winchell Thoroughbreds is a partnership between Joan and her son Ron, who are continuing their racing business after the death of husband and father Verne in November 2002. The Winchells are also involved in several commercial building interests, including shopping centers, restaurants, and industrial developments. Verne was the creator of a large chain of donut shops that was sold to Denny's restaurants. They keep racehorses with trainers Ron McAnally, Steve Asmussen, and Michael Dickinson. They have raced twice in the Kentucky Derby with Tapit (9th in 2004) and Zanjero (12th in 2007).