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A stalker, Hit Show has raced within striking range in all three wins, including a sharp 5 1/2-length score in February’s Withers (G3) at Aqueduct two starts back, and he’ll seek to rebound after coming up a nose short as the favorite from just off the pace in the Wood Memorial (G2). The gray colt appears built for the 1 1/4 miles of the Kentucky Derby, and it’s possible to envision Hit Show being a factor with the right trip at Churchill Downs, but early positioning will be important. The grinding type probably doesn’t want to be too far back, and Hit Show faces a class check after taking the New York route, failing to earn a triple-digit Brisnet Speed rating from five starts.
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Race History
Finish | Race | Grade | Distance | Surface | Date | |
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5th |
Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve
Churchill Downs |
I | 1 1/4 Miles | Dirt | May 6, 2023 | |
4th |
Kentucky Derby Presented By Woodford Reserve
Derby Advance |
1 1/4 Miles | Dirt | May 4, 2023 | ||
2nd | ![]() |
Wood Memorial S. Presented by Resorts World Casino
Aqueduct |
II | 1 1/8 Miles | Dirt | Apr 8, 2023 |
1st | ![]() |
Withers Stakes
Aqueduct |
III | 1 1/8 Miles | Dirt | Feb 11, 2023 |
4th |
Allowance Optional Claiming
Churchill Downs |
1 1/16 Miles | Dirt | Nov 26, 2022 |