Video: Kingsbarns takes gate-to-wire win in Louisiana Derby

New Orleans (Saturday, March 25, 2023) – On paper it appeared as though speed was lacking, and it was Kingsbarns who took advantage, striking a commanding lead early in the 110th running of the $1 million Twispires.com Louisiana Derby (G2), drawing away by open lengths and dominating a field of 11 other 3-year-olds at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Whisper Hill Farm and Three Chimneys Farm’s Kingsbarns earned 100 points to secure a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gates, putting him in third on the leaderboard.

Kingsbarns and jockey Flavien Prat steal Louisiana Derby off pedestrian fractions of 24, 49, 1:14. Final time for 1 3/16 miles: 1:57.33.

— Lenny Vangilder (@LennyVangilder) March 25, 2023

Trained by Todd Pletcher, Kingsbarns now becomes the fourth colt from the barn who has likely earned enough points to contest the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, joining with Forte (90), Tapit Trice (50), and Major Dude (40).

Winning jockey Flavien Prat, who was aboard Kingsbarns in the Louisiana Derby, talks to @ScottFDTV about the ride. pic.twitter.com/JoKzsiXZKL

— TVG (@TVG) March 25, 2023

Drone Cam footage of the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) won by the outstanding #6 Kingsbarns. The son of Uncle Mo rolled away from the field! pic.twitter.com/szWRBo0MoV

— TVG (@TVG) March 25, 2023

“It appeared on paper that there was not a lot of pace, so we drew up a plan with Flavien (jockey Prat) that if we came away in good order to be placed forward and hopefully dictate the race on our terms,” Pletcher said.

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