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19Chunk of Gold

30-1
Morning line odds

Chunk of Gold wins at Turfway Park.

Owner

Terry L. Stephens

Trainer

Ethan W. West

Jockey

Jareth Loveberry

Breeder

Brereton C. Jones

Earnings

$324,400

Color

Gray or Roan

Overview

Who is Kentucky Derby horse Chunk of Gold?

Chunk of Gold, a gray and/or roan colt by Preservationist out of Play for Gold (by Cairo Prince), has emerged as an intriguing Kentucky Derby prospect following a strong second-place finish in the 1 3/16-mile Louisiana Derby (G2). Trained by Ethan West, this late-developing three-year-old has shown remarkable progression through his four career starts, compiling a record of 1-3-0 with lifetime earnings of $348,818.

His pedigree suggests stamina potential, as his sire Preservationist was a Grade 1 winner who excelled at classic distances, while his dam's sire Cairo Prince adds a blend of speed and stamina influences. This breeding has manifested in Chunk of Gold's running style, as he's developed from a closing sprinter into a tactical router with an impressive finishing kick. His recent form has been particularly noteworthy, with consecutive second-place finishes in the Risen Star (G2) (1 1/8 miles) and Louisiana Derby (G2) (1 3/16 miles) at Fair Grounds. In both races, he demonstrated the ability to settle early and produce a strong late run, suggesting the Kentucky Derby's 1 1/4-mile distance should be within his scope.

 

His consistent progression through longer distances, coupled with sharp recent workouts at Turfway Park (including a bullet five furlongs in :59.60), indicates he's maintaining his form while continuing to develop. With his closing running style, proven stamina, and improving form, Chunk of Gold profiles as an interesting longshot candidate for the Kentucky Derby.

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Pedigree

Sire Name Preservationist

Dam Name Play for Gold

Speed Rating

Lifetime Best : 98

Horse Profile April 16, 2025

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Chunk of Gold

Terry Stephens’ Chunk of Gold has picked up 75 points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series to secure his spot in the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on May 3. The Ethan West trainee was last seen rallying for a runner-up result...

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Modest Beginnings, Big Dreams: Chunk of Gold Puts Trainer Ethan West on Road to Kentucky Derby

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