"He's such a neat horse to be around."įlavien Prat is scheduled to ride Dennis' Moment for the first time Saturday. He's been so perfect about everything he does," Romans said. He's done everything right."ĭennis' Moment hasn't had the chance to fully compete in the race since September, which has given him five and a half months to grow up. This horse is good, right there with him," Romans said. Kitten's Joy has always been my gold standard. Romans hasn't been shy about revealing his high expectation for Dennis' Moment. 14 Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs by 1 ¾ lengths in his first start around two turns. The Kentucky-bred colt came right back to win the Sept. He broke his maiden in spectacular fashion in his second career start July 27 at Ellis Park, scoring a 19 ¼-length triumph after running seven furlongs in 1:21.95. The Kentucky-bred colt, who was purchased for $400,000 at the 2018 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale, was the recipient of bad luck in his debut at Churchill Downs in June when he lost his rider after clipping heels shortly after the start. 1, when he lost all chance while stumbling badly and going to his knees following the start. I think he's ready to roll."ĭennis' Moment hasn't run since finishing off the board in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Santa Anita Nov. I put the pressure on myself because of what I think of him. "With this horse, there's so much hype with him - well deserved, he's very talented. I usually like being the underdog because there's not much pressure," said Romans, whose trainee drew Post No. I'm not usually in this situation where I feel a pressure. On the strength of the two dominating victories on his resume, Dennis' Moment has been installed as the 2-1 morning-line favorite among 12 3-year-olds entered Wednesday in the 1 1/16-mile Fountain of Youth.
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The Fountain of Youth will headline a program with 10 stakes, nine graded, worth $1.95 million Saturday, when the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Mile (G2), the $200,000 Davona Dale (G2) and the $200,000 Mac Diarmida (G2) will also be featured.īet on the Fountain of Youth Stakes - JOIN OTB First-race post time for the 14-race card is set for 11:30 a.m. Trainer Dale Romans is hoping Dennis' Moment will have the chance to strut his stuff in Saturday's $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park and establish himself as a leading prospect for the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) March 28, as well as the 2020 Triple Crown.
A pair of eye-catching back-to-back victories, unfortunately, have been sandwiched in between two frightful starts. When Albaugh Family Stables LLC's 3-year-old son of Tiznow has had the opportunity to give it his all, he has been nothing short of brilliant. The first four home earn points on a 50-20-10-5 basis, and the 50 points earned by the winner should ensure they get a start in the Kentucky Derby.ĭennis' Moment's four-race career has been marked by equal measures of bountiful talent and dreadful luck. The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues with the 2020 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
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