Projected to show speed, Kingsbarns rates as a pacesetting candidate after leading from gate to wire in the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. He enters the Kentucky Derby unbeaten from three starts, capturing his career debut at Gulfstream Park in mid-January and an allowance at Tampa Bay Downs four weeks later, and all three wins have come by comfortable margins.

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Kingsbarns breezing five furlongs in 1:00.80 outside Major Dude. #KyDerby. pic.twitter.com/VIL9428f1P

— Kevin Kerstein (@HorseRacingKK) April 20, 2023