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Owner

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners

Trainer

Wayne M. Catalano

Jockey

Ortiz, Jose L.

Breeder

Robert Low & Lawana Low

Earnings

$180,000

Color

Bay

Overview

Who is Kentucky Derby horse Built?

Built, a bay colt by Hard Spun out of Sea Garden (by Curlin), has developed into a serious  Kentucky Derby contender for trainer Wayne Catalano. His current form shows consistent improvement through six career starts, compiling a record of 2-1-2 with earnings of $244,204.

The colt has demonstrated versatile running tactics, capable of both setting the pace and rating off leaders. His most recent effort in the Louisiana Derby (G2) (1 3/16 miles) resulted in a fifth-place finish, beaten 7 1/2 lengths, where he showed tactical speed before weakening. Prior to that, he finished a solid third in the Risen Star S. (G2) at 1 1/8 miles and a game second in the Lecomte S. at 1 1/16 miles.

 

His pedigree suggests the Kentucky Derby's 1 1/4 miles should be within reach. Sire Hard Spun was second in the Kentucky Derby and excelled at classic distances, while his damsire, Curlin, was a Preakness (G1) winner who thrived at longer distances. His recent workouts at Churchill Downs have been steady, including a sharp four-furlong maintenance move in :49.40 on April 15.

Class-wise, Built has shown steady progression through his stakes campaign, with each race at increasing distances demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level. His tactical speed, combined with his stamina-oriented pedigree and improving form pattern, suggests he could be an interesting prospect for the Kentucky Derby distance, though his recent efforts indicate he may be reaching his distance limitations.

 

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Pedigree

Sire Name Hard Spun

Dam Name Sea Garden

Speed Rating

Lifetime Best : 94

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Derby News January 15, 2025

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