The Kentucky Derby is 10 days away and with 20 horses to review you can never get enough info. Here’s a chance to catch up with trainers Tim Yakteen, John Ortiz and Saffie Joseph along jockey Mike Smith and owner of Derby contender, Barber Road, Bill Simon. The Kentucky HBPA had provided video interviews for the media to share with the public. Enjoy!
Wednesday’s Zoom interviews
Tim Yakteen, trainer of 1-2 Santa Anita Derby finishers Taiba and Messier
Trainer John Ortiz and owner Bill Simon, who have Arkansas Derby runner-up Barber Road in the Kentucky Derby
Tuesday’s Zoom call interviews
Saffie Joseph, trainer of Florida Derby winner White Abarrio
Mike Smith, rider of Santa Anita Derby winner Taiba in the colts second career start.
Check out Past The Wire’s Early Kentucky Derby run-down by Keeneland Dan and Jimmy Mcnerney. And, take PTW’s Annual Kentucky Derby/Kentucky Oaks Seminar.
For complete 148th Kentucky Derby Leaderboard click here.
Videos produced by Jennie Rees, Kentucky HBPA communications
Photos: John Ortiz (Coady Photography), Tim Yakteen (Tim Yakteen/Social Media)
