Chief Wallabee Standing Out During Training Hours
Key Points:
- Chief Wallabee impressed with a five-furlong workout in 1:00 flat on April 20, showing strong finishing speed and galloping out well, while wearing blinkers for the first time in the Derby.
- Commandment delivered a maintenance five-furlong breeze in 1:01.40 on April 25, followed by an extended gallop out that left a strong impression despite his typically low-key training style.
- Incredibolt posted a sharp four-furlong workout in 47 seconds on April 26, demonstrating effortless movement on the Churchill Downs surface and showing multiple gears according to trainer Riley Mott.
- Emerging Market cruised through a four-furlong breeze in 47.60 seconds on April 24, galloping out strongly and hitting perfect fractions, impressing trainer Chad Brown with his smooth and efficient stride.
- Litmus Test rebounded from earlier disappointing races with a flashy five-furlong gate workout in 59 seconds on April 23, finishing strongly and galloping out well to secure his spot in the Derby field.