Part 1 of the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve comes to an end Saturday as the Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds brings down the curtain on the 2-year-old preps for the 2025 run for the roses. Once the action shifts into January, the newly turned 3-year-olds will try to stay on track for a date with destiny on the first Saturday in May while progressing through a demanding slate of preps.
1. Built (7-2): Has been rested since an October maiden win at Keeneland. Will be trying two turns for the first time, but is bred for it. His speed figure for that maiden win is competitive here and he deserves a look.
JOCKEY: Corey Lanerie; TRAINER: Wayne Catalano
2. Render Judgment (4-1): Rallied wide when fifth in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. That should not be a problem in a five-horse field and his late speed makes him dangerous here.
JOCKEY: Brian J. Hernandez Jr.; TRAINER: Ken McPeek
3. Magnitude (2-1)…
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