Rocket Can 18

30-1

Rocket Can

9th
18
30-1
$1,685,971
Owner
Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc.
Trainer
William I. Mott
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
Breeder
Woodford Thoroughbreds, LLC
Sex
Colt
Color
Gray
Birthplace
Kentucky
Foal Date
Apr 28, 2020

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A projected stalker, Rocket Can will seek to establish up-close positioning in the Kentucky Derby. The gray colt rallied from fifth to win the Holy Bull (G3), and Rocket Can raced closer to the pace when second to Forte in the Fountain of Youth (G2) in early March. He must improve upon his last effort, failing to fire from off the pace when fourth as the favorite in the Arkansas Derby (G1), and early positioning appears key to Rocket Can’s chances in the Kentucky Derby.

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Race History

FinishRaceGradeDistanceSurfaceDate
9th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve

Churchill Downs

I1 1/4 MilesDirt May 6, 2023
4th Road to the Kentucky Derby Arkansas Derby

Oaklawn Park

I1 1/8 MilesDirt Apr 1, 2023
2nd Road to the Kentucky Derby Fountain of Youth Stakes

Gulfstream Park

II1 1/16 MilesDirt Mar 4, 2023
1st Road to the Kentucky Derby Holy Bull Stakes

Gulfstream Park

III1 1/16 MilesDirt Feb 4, 2023
2nd Allowance Optional Claiming

Churchill Downs

1 1/16 MilesDirt Nov 26, 2022
1st Maiden Special Weight

Churchill Downs

1 1/16 MilesDirt Oct 30, 2022

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