Two Phil's jockey, trainer, owner and more: What to know about Kentucky Derby 2023 horse
Two Phil's is one of 20 horses expected to enter the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs.
Spots for the Kentucky Derby are earned by gaining points through a series of prep races that began in September.
The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is set for Monday, May 1. Post time for the Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.
Two Phil's will enter the Kentucky Derby off a victory in the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on March 25 at Turfway Park. He currently ranks fifth on the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard with 123.
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Two Phil’s
Color: Chestnut
Bred in: Kentucky
Sire: Hard Spun
Dam: Mia Torri, by General Quarters
Price tag: Homebred
Owners: Patricia’s Hope LLC (Vince Foglia) and Phillip Sagan, first Derby for both
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Trainer: Larry Rivelli, first Derby
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry, first Derby
Record: 4-1-1 in eight starts
Career earnings: $683,450
Road to the Kentucky Derby points: 123 (No. 5)
Last race: Won Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks by 5 ¼ lengths over Major Dude on March 25 at Turfway Park
Running style: Closer
Notes: Two Phil’s received a 101 Beyer Speed Figure for his victory in the Jeff Ruby Steaks, the highest figure of any horse in the Kentucky Derby field. However, the Jeff Ruby was contested over Turfway’s Tapeta surface and not a true dirt surface. … Two Phil’s did not meet his reserve price at the 2021 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, with the top bid coming in at $150,000. ... Two Phil’s owns a victory at Churchill Downs, winning the Grade 3 Street Sense on Oct. 30. His past five races have been graded stakes with a 2-1-1 record.
What they’re saying: “Two Phil’s has seemed to get better each week this winter at Fair Grounds,” Loveberry said after the Jeff Ruby. “He seems to do his best running while behind horses. I think he’s getting better with each start. He ran well in the Lecomte (second place), but I thought he was even better in the Risen Star (third place). It’s just very exciting to be partnered with a horse like this and a team that’s supported me.”
Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Twitter: @KentuckyDerbyCJ.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby 2023 horse Two Phil's: Trainer, jockey, owners and more
