LaDerby (Epicenter): Asmussen, Fiske, Cox
FG Oaks (Echo Zulu: Rosario, Asmussen, Fiske, Calhoun
New Orleans Classic (Olympiad): Mott
Muniz (Two Emmys): Graham, Robertson (and Mott!)
The Kentucky HBPA is back sending out iPhone video interviews for media use, including social media, on the run-up to the Kentucky Derby and beyond. Videos produced by Kentucky HBPA communications specialist Jennie Rees. It’s all part of the Kentucky HBPA initiative to promote Kentucky horsemen, horses and racing. Not on our email list? Email tracksidejennie@gmail.com to get on it.
Kentucky Downs-area media: Steve Asmussen-trained Epicenter and Echo Zulu are owned outright or in partnership by Kentucky Downs co-owner Ron Winchell
Texas media: Steve Asmussen grew up and still lives in Texas. Bret Calhoun is a native Texan, with Kupuna co-owned by Larry Hirsch of Dallas and Wayne Sanders of Dallas. Hidden Connection is co-owned by Jake Ballis, formerly of Houston.
Louisiana Derby: Trainer Steve Asmussen, Winchell racing manager David Fiske after Epicenter wins the TwinSpires Louisiana Derby by 2 1/2 lengths over Zozos. Also: Brad Cox on Zozos. (No winning jockey: Joel Rosario had to bolt to catch a flight)
https://youtu.be/jMC0XhlrQmo
Fair Grounds Oaks: Jockey Joel Rosario, trainer Steve Asmussen, Winchell racing manager David Fiske after unbeaten 2-year-old filly champ Echo Zulu wins her 2022 debut by a nose over Hidden Connection in the Fair Grounds Oaks. Also: Hidden Connection’s trainer, Bret Calhoun.
https://youtu.be/Fv4XZtCqHyk
New Orleans Classic: Bill Mott on Olympiad’s victory
https://youtu.be/uWeNEBJxk9I
Muniz Memorial: Jockey James Graham, winning trainer Hugh Robertson and, in a cameo appearance, trainer Bill Mott after Two Emmys – a $4,500 yearling purchase by co-owner Robertson — goes wire to wire to win by 2 1/2 lengths over favored Santin.
https://youtu.be/WKNUBiSn_yQ
HBPA Press release
