2022 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Courvoisier

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs. Courvoisier is a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail.

Courvoisier won his first race at Aqueduct on Jan. 1. He finished third in his debut at Monmouth Park and second twice at Delaware Park. It was his fourth start and he won the Jerome Stakes at 14-1 odds.

Courvoisier earned a career-best Beyer Speed Figure of 73 for his Jerome Stakes victory. He earned 81 and 85 for runner-up finishes at Delaware Park in September and October.

Courvoisier has won his last five starts. He has the tactical speed to gain good early position even if the pace is brisk.

Courvoisier is co-owned and was co bred by John G. Sikura’s Hill ‘n” Hill & Dale Equine Holdings. Hill 'n' Dale owns the colt by leading sire Tapit in partnership with James D. Spry. The farm is a world-class Thoroughbred farm in Central Kentucky.

Courvoisier is by leading sire Tapit, who is responsible for four of the last eight Belmont Stakes winners. His mother is 2014 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner and champion 2-year-old filly Take Charge Brandi, by Giant”s Causeway. Take charge Branda is a half-sister to multiple Grade 1 winner Omaha Beach.

Courvoisier is a promising 3-year-old. He is by arguably the most important sire in the country. His speed is not up to par with the best 3 year olds. The average winning speed figure for the Kentucky Derby is 111.