Madaket Road

Owner

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Smith, Mike E.

Breeder

SF Bloodstock LLC

Earnings

$290,000

Color

Gray or Roan

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Overview

Who is Kentucky Derby horse Madaket Road?

Madaket Road, a gray/roan colt by Quality Road out of Frolic's Dream (by Smoke Glacken), has emerged as a serious Kentucky Derby contender under trainer Bob Baffert. His current form shows steady progression through five career starts, compiling a record of 1-2-1 with earnings of $326,000.

The colt's running style has evolved from a pace-pressing position in shorter races to showing the ability to rate and make sustained moves in route races. His most recent effort in the Florida Derby (1 1/8 miles) demonstrated both his tactical speed and stamina, as he set the pace before finishing fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Prior to that, he showed improvement stretching out to two turns with a strong second in the Rebel Stakes at 1 1/16 miles.

Regarding his Kentucky Derby distance potential, his pedigree suggests he should handle 1 1/4 miles. His sire Quality Road has produced multiple Grade 1 winners at classic distances, while his female family adds a blend of speed through Smoke Glacken. His recent workouts at Santa Anita have been consistently strong, including a bullet 4-furlong move in :46.40 on March 16.

Class-wise, Madaket Road has faced and been competitive against top-tier competition in graded stakes company, showing the quality needed for the Derby trail. His progression in terms of distance and class level, combined with his tactical speed and stamina-oriented pedigree, makes him an intriguing prospect for the Kentucky Derby's classic distance.

Pedigree

Sire Name Quality Road

Dam Name Frolic's Dream

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