Talk to Me Jimmy

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Talk to Me Jimmy: A Young Derby Prospect to Watch

Talk to Me Jimmy is a bay colt born March 17, 2023, trained by Rudy R. Rodriguez for owners SEI Thoroughbreds and Rodriguez. He was bred in New York by Majestic View Farms International.

Talk to Me Jimmy's Family Tree

His father, Modernist, won 3 races and earned $576,300. His mother, Prairie Trip, comes from famous racing families (Trippi and Bernardini lines). Talk to Me Jimmy carries Uncle Mo and Bernardini bloodlines—both champions known for running long distances.

Talk to me Jimmy's Racing Record

Talk to Me Jimmy has raced three times with two wins. He won his first race at one mile (November 9, 2025) at 6-1 odds. His biggest win came February 6, 2026, when he won at 1 1/8 miles (Kentucky Derby distance) at 12-1 odds. His only loss was a third-place finish at one mile in September 2025. All races have been on fast dirt.

It was all TALK TO ME JIMMY at 12/1 in the Withers S. on the Road to the @KentuckyDerby! 🤩🌹

Ruben Silvera was in the irons for trainer Rudy Rodriguez. pic.twitter.com/g1qM9DO4qe

— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) February 6, 2026

What Matters

Talk to Me Jimmy has proven he can win at Kentucky Derby distance (1 1/8 miles). He won impressive victories when odds suggested he shouldn't (12-1), showing he's undervalued. He's improving with each start, progressing from loss to wins at the perfect classic distance.

A word of caution

Talk to Me Jimmy has only raced three times. He hasn't faced the strongest Derby competition yet. We need to see consistent wins against top horses before confirming readiness for Churchill Downs in May.

Talk to Me Jimmy's Important Related Information

• Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Talk to Me Jimmy
• Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Talk to Me Jimmy
• Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Talk to Me Jimmy
• TwinSpires Horse Profile: Talk to Me Jimmy
• Talk to Me Jimmy blitzes foes in Withers upset
• Talk to Me Jimmy wires Withers Stakes by 11 lengths