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Owner

Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Hernandez, Juan J.

Breeder

Twin Oaks Bloodstock

Earnings

$246,000

Color

Chestnut

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Derby News September 30, 2025

Ted Noffey, It’s Our Time, Desert Gate lead fields for Saturday Kentucky Derby qualifiers

The 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up this Saturday with a trio of Grade 1 races across the country. All award Kentucky Derby (G1) qualification points to the top five finishers on a 10-5-3-2-1 basis.

Oaks News October 7, 2025

Feeling the Derby Power: Kentucky Derby Power Rankings 2025

Every week, we will assess what we think are the leading contenders for the 2026 Kentucky Derby on the First Saturday in May, and for the Kentucky Oaks the day beforehand.

Derby News October 4, 2025