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THE 2015 MKB BOOK of Kentucky Derby Prospects 4/8 THE 2015 MKB BOOK of Kentucky Derby Prospects As awarded by Annie and the Magic Genie MKB Biographies by Annie Contributing and editing by SR Vegas MKB : a Brief History. I wanted to note how the MKB started . Back in summer of 2008 , it was noticed by our ANNIE that there is a lull in horse racing interest between the Breeders Cup races and the Kentucky Derby . What better way to continue sharing our horse racing passion, interaction and dialog with our Formblog friends by offering an activity to bridge that gap. How about a ‘Kentucky Derby prospect’ to follow along the preps and races leading up to the Kentucky Derby in May ? GENIUS! That concept became what is now the MKB. It can only be found here at Dan Illman’s Formblog. The first year was for the 2009 Kentucky Derby and now seven years later it is still as popular and going strong. Each year we have new people visiting and participating at Dan’s Formblog. Here is a Nov 2014 post and explanation from Annie : I suppose I should explain the MKB for the newcomers. Like every year, someone is sure to ask "What is the MKB?" :) MKB stands for Magic Kleenex Box. It's named for the box in which the names of promising two-year-olds will be placed next month. On December 14th, one of these horses will be drawn for each Formblogger who signs up for the MKB. That horse will become that person's own special horse to follow along the Derby Trail. This will be the 7th Annual MKB and in 5 of the last 6 years, the winner of the Kentucky Derby has been drawn from that box either during the December draw or later in the March draw which assures that late-blooming three-year-olds can be included. Those eligible for the March draw will be Formbloggers whose original horse was not nominated to the Triple Crown or was injured or withdrawn from the Derby Trail. Enjoy the fun of watching your very own horse compete against the horses of your fellow Formbloggers along the Derby Trail. SR Vegas will assist me in making sure that you know when and where your horse will be running so you can experience the anticipation and excitement of "owning" a Derby prospect. If you have ever wanted to own a racehorse that could compete at the highest level, here's your chance to experience what it would be like, just by signing up for the MKB starting tomorrow! Of course, with so many horses vying for the top prizes, not all will achieve the very top level, but owners who spend thousands, even millions, have the same risk. Maybe you will be one of the lucky ones. Annie Thank YOU Annie! SR Vegas TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE MKB Twas’ the night before MKB, with anticipation of course. Not a creature was stirring, not even a horse. The halters were hung on the stall pegs with care, In hopes that the owners soon would be there. The horses were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of roses danced in their heads. And I in my nightie, settled down for the night, Anxiously awaiting the dawn of first light. And then in the corner the ancient lamp glowed, And out of the opening, the great Genie flowed. Her hair shone like gold, her eyes emerald green, She was the immortal MKB Queen. She touched the Kleenex box on the nightstand, And it glowed with bright light from the touch of her hand. She summoned them all, and called them by name, Urging them on to fortune and fame. "Now Dortmund! Now Mawthooq! Now Daredevil and Frosted! On Upstart! On Aldrin! On Eagle and Blofeld!" Many more names she called with a howl, "Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" She summoned them all to feel the desire, The ancient legacy of speed and fire, Infused in the blood of their royal breed, She brought it to fore in each noble steed. "It's your chance of a lifetime, In a lifetime of chance, Run for the roses, Your life to enhance. May you all come home safely, Happy and sound. And the pleasures of life, May they truly abound." With that the Genie, Full of good cheer, Flowed back in the lamp To await the next year. Annie 2015 MKB Bio: edited 3.31.15 * off the Derby trail ** Not nominated to the Triple Crown – 1/30/15 1. JIM LEHMAN - DORTMUND - Bob Baffert DP = 4-5-13-0-0 (22) DI = 2.38 CD = 0.59 Your horse is DORTMUND. He is a chestnut colt by Big Brown out of Our Josephina by Tale of the Cat. He was born 2/7/12. Your trainer is Bob Baffert. Dortmund sold for 140K at the EASMay2014 2-year-old sale. He has made 2 starts and won them both and has earned $59,400. In spite of not yet having run in a stakes race, he is only 15-1 on Wynn's Futures. And he also was the lowest price of the 23 single horses in Pool 1 of the Derby Futures at 9-1. Perhaps the early betting is because of his impressive allowance win where he won by 7-3/4 lengths and earned a Beyer of 95. Looks like he will get the chance to prove he is as good as they think he is this Sat. in the Los Alamitos Futurity. Race Record: 11/2 SA Broke maiden in a MDSP at 6-1/2F by 4-3/4 lengths 11/29 CD Won Alw/OptCL75K at 1 mile by 7-3/4 Lengths 12/20 LRC Won GR1 LosAl Futurity at 1 1/16 by a nose over Firing Line/Mr Z 2/7/15 SA WON GR3 Robert B Lewis at 1 1/16 mile. Re rallying in the last yards to win by a head over Firing Line. ** 2. PROFESSOR MOLESAP- THIRTYSEVENLIVESON - Dale Romans DP = 7-5-28-0-0 (40) DI = 1.86 CD = 0.48 Your horse is THIRTYSEVENLIVESON. He is a chestnut colt by Giant's Causeway out of Mining My Own by Smart Strike. He was born 4/13/12. Your trainer is Dale Romans. Your boy sold for 675K at the KeeSept13 yearling sale, and is a 1/2 brother to Mine That Bird and Dullahan. He has had 4 starts with 1 second and 1 third, and has earned $15,910. As I posted earlier, the best may be yet to come for your "redheaded stepchild", your words, not mine. BTW, he did give a few snorts at your rating him 60th on the MKB list. If you get nipped in the barn, it's your own fault. :) Race Record: 9/13 CD 5th MDSP at 6-1/2F 10/4 Kee 3rd MDSP at 1-1/16 miles 10/26 CD 2nd MDSP at 1 mile 11/29 AQU 8th GR2 Remsen at 1-1/8 miles after stumbling badly at the start and pecking the ground with his nose 1/17/15 OP 6th 45K MSW at 1 1/16M ** 1 /30/15 NOT NOMINATED TO THE TC. Professor Molesap is eligible for the March Draw 3/6/15 The professor asked for another MKB but is already on the list since 37liveson is not nominated to the TC 3/12/15 2ND DRAW: AMI’S FLATTER DP = 8-6-12-0-0 (26) DI = 3.33 CD = 0.85 Your new boy is a Bay Colt foaled April 26, 2012 ( Flatter-Galloping Ami, by Victory Gallop ) Your Trainer is Josie Carrol. He is Canadian, eh ? Ontario bred. He has raced 4 times and is GR 2 placed and has earned $134,733. He is 40-1 on Wynn’s future odds and he has 20 Ky derby points … so he is on his way. Race record: 11/4/14 Woodbine Won MSW at 7F 1/3/15 GP 2ND Mucho Macho Man at 1 mile 1/31/15 TB 3rd G3 Sam Davis at 1 1/16 mile 3/7/15 TB 2nd G2 Tampa Bay derby … 2nd to to Carpe Diem He’s next headed to the Blue Grass. Good Luck ! Well, he was doing so well he was instead sent to: 3/28/15 GP 3rd GR1 FL Derby at 1 1/8M and has 40 Ky derby points. 3. NAR FROSTED - Kiaran McLaughlin DP = 6-5-10-1-0 (22) DI = 2.67 CD = 0.73 Your horse is FROSTED. He is a grey colt by Tapit out of Fast Cookie by Deputy Minister. He was born 4/18/12. Your trainer is Kiaran McLaughlin. He is a Darley/Godolphin homebred. He has had 4 starts with 1 win and 3 seconds and has earned $150,600. He is 35-1 on Wynn's Futures. Race Record: 8/23 SAR 2nd MDSP at 6F 9/20 BP 2nd MDSP at 6-1/2 F 10/30 AQU Broke maiden in a MDSP at 1 mile by 5-1/4 lengths 11/29 AQU 2nd in GR2 Remsen at 1-1/8 miles Your boy is heading to south Florida. Looks like you and KNM will have dueling greys trying to get to the Derby. Good luck! 1/24/15 GP 2nd GR2 Holy Bull at 1 1/16 miles. 2/21/15 GP 4th GR2 Fountain of Youth at 1 1/16. 4. KNM - BLOFELD - Todd Pletcher DP = 2-7-9-0-0 (18) DI = 3.00 CD = 0.61 Your horse is BLOFELD.
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