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Desert Gate winning the Best Pal (G3) at Del Mar

Owner

Michael E. Pegram, Karl Waston and Paul Weitman

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Hernandez, Juan J.

Breeder

Twin Oaks Bloodstock

Earnings

$246,000

Color

Chestnut

Pedigree

Sire Name Omaha Beach

Dam Name Theogony

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.

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Wagering December 9, 2025

Kentucky Derby Power Ranking: Zany Bursts into Oaks Contention

Five horses forced their way onto the Power Rankings from a notable first weekend of racing in December, including one debutante that now looks to be one of the leading contenders for the Kentucky Oaks.

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Wagering December 2, 2025

Kentucky Derby Power Rankings: Thanksgiving weekend brings major changes [Dec. 2]

As expected, the last weekend in November has seen a decent shake-up in Power Rankings for the first Friday and Saturday in May.

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