Dunkirk Silks

Dunkirk

Unbridled's Song--Secret Status, by A.P. Indy

Race History

Graded Earnings: $150,000Race Record: 4-2-1-0

  1. 11th // Kentucky Derby (Churchill Downs)

    05.02.09 Kentucky Derby 135 chart  |  Recap  |  Video

  2. 2nd // Florida Derby (Gulfstream Park)

    03.28.09 Florida Derby chart  |  Recap  |  Video

  3. 1st // Allowance (Gulfstream Park)

    02.19.09 Dunkirk allowance  |  Recap  |  Video

  4. 1st // Maiden Special Weight (Gulfstream Park)

    01.24.09 Dunkirk maiden  |  Recap  |  Video

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Dunkirk

Daily Works Board

DateTrack (Condition)DistanceTime (How)Rank
04.25Palm Meadows (ft)5 furlongs1:01.05 B1/4
04.18Palm Meadows (ft)5 furlongs:59.90 H1/12
04.10Palm Meadows (ft)4 furlongs:48.95 B1/7
03.21Palm Meadows (ft)5 furlongs1:00.0 H1/43
03.14Palm Meadows (ft)5 furlongs1:01.40 H8/24
03.06Palm Meadows (ft)4 furlongs:48.60 H5/21
02.12Palm Meadows (ft)5 furlongs1:00.60 H3/24
02.05Palm Meadows (ft)4 furlongs:48.40 H4/39
01.17Palm Meadows (ft)5 furlongs1:01.0 H3/24
01.07Palm Meadows (ft)5 furlongs1:01.0 H5/27

Pedigree

Dunkirk is exquisitely bred for classic success. He is the latest contender by multiple Grade 1-winning millionaire Unbridled's Song, the hero of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1), Florida Derby (G1) and Wood Memorial S. (G2). Dispatched as the 7-2 favorite in the 1996 Kentucky Derby (G1), he was compromised by foot issues and wound up running in bar shoes, but still turned in a terrific performance to finish fifth. A son of 1990 Kentucky Derby winner Unbridled, Unbridled's Song now ranks as a successful stallion, with an Average Winning Distance of 7.2 furlongs for his progeny.
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Starter Analysis

No unraced two-year-old has won the Kentucky Derby (G1) since the 19th century, but this gray is surely special and could be the one to break that streak for Todd Pletcher, who is winless with 21 prior Derby runners. Produced from Kentucky Oaks (G1) stalwart Secret Status (A.P.
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Connections

Todd Pletcher

Todd Pletcher

A native of Dallas, Texas, Todd Pletcher grew up around horses as his father, J.J. Pletcher, trained Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds. Two weeks after graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in animal science, he went to work for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. He stayed with Lukas for six years, eventually becoming his main East Coast assistant trainer. // Full Bio ›

Edgar Prado

Edgar Prado

Edgar Prado celebrated two historic accomplishments in 2008: he recorded his 6,000th career win in February, and six months later, he was inducted in the Hall of Fame. Born in Lima, Peru, Prado comes from a family steeped in racing. His father was a trainer in his homeland. // Full Bio ›

Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

John Magnier is the driving force behind the worldwide Coolmore empire, which is based in Ireland but has outposts as far afield as the United States and Australia. // Full Bio ›

Farish

W.S. Farish, James Elkins & Temple Webber Jr.

William S. Farish is the owner of Lane's End Farm, one of the world's premier Thoroughbred farms encompassing approximately 3,000 acres near Versailles, Kentucky. The farm stands 20 stallions, including leading sires A.P. // Full Bio ›

Community Analysis and Commentary

dta151

04/06 12:37 am

Finally Dunkirk has come to the Kentucky Derby.com contenders list..This is the best horse ever,he will win the derby.(I just hope he gets in)

Sprint08

04/06 7:14 am

Glad they got him up here too. I too believe he is something special. I think he was the best horse in the Florida Derby and the track did him in. He is definately in my top 3 on my Derby contenders I just hope he gets in. Right now it looks like hes on the outside looking in.

ms4epg1

04/18 3:31 pm

Looks like he'll be there.

smarty15jones

04/26 12:16 am

i dont think so ,with 3 races under him and quality road at his best he doesnt stand a chance, gomez opts off too. much respect but dunkirk will be left behind

stephenciattei

04/29 8:33 am

The Ghost of Appolo ...... He sure has the 'right stuff' and a very testing albeit short campaign. How much did the track record take out of this youngster in his 3 lifetime start. Did he need another race. Is he another Big Brown or Barbaro ...... Pletcher is lucky to have him in the race and may be his time to finally win. I loved him when I saw his Mdn and Alw races and told some friends about him and said after the Florida Derby that Quality Road and Him should go 1-2 in the Derby. History Says No ... but I have this feeling he is something special. So right now I have narrowed the field down to 6 horses Dunkirk, I Want Revenge, General Quarters, Musket Man and Pioneer of the Nile

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