Cox, Asmussen standouts duel in Kentucky Derby prep
The Remington Springboard Mile is scheduled for Saturday at 11:19 p.m. EST. The winner of the race will receive 10 points. The runner-up will be eligible for the Kentucky Derby. Echo Again is the favorite. Giant Mischief is a 3-1 second choice.
Gunflash won his first career start at Remington Park last month at odds of 8-5 for the prolific winning trainer Karl Broberg.
Cox, Asmussen stand out in Kentucky Derby prep. Campfire Creed broke his maiden in his second start and prepared for the Springboard by winning the Kip Deville and second in the seven furlong Clever Trevor.
Lil Sweet Thang is a son of Caleb's Posse. Giant Mischief is unbeaten in two starts for Brad Cox. American Outlaw won his debut race in October at Remington. Ghost Hero broke his maiden in a state-bred stakes race atremington in. October and then added another stakes victory last month going a mile on the lead. Money Run is the other Asmussen runner. Wildatlanticstorm is an Iowa- bred with three wins from five starts. He will have to stretch out to the mile for the first time.
Echo Again, American Outlaw and Ghost Hero are the main contenders for the Springboard. Giant Mischief is the morning line favorite.
