Citizen Bull has emerged as a major contender for the upcoming 2025 Kentucky Derby following a stellar performance in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile last November. However, his recent lackluster fourth-place finish in the Santa Anita Derby has raised questions about his form.
Key Details
- Name: Citizen Bull
- Odds: 20-1
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
- Jockey: Martin Garcia
- Last Race: Finished fourth in the Santa Anita Derby, 9¾ lengths behind the winner
- Career Record: 4 wins out of 6 starts
- Career Earnings: $1,451,000
More Information
One significant analysis indicates that the performance leading up to the derby can drastically influence the outcome. Baffert blamed the horse’s recent dismal finishing on insufficient racing before the Santa Anita Derby. To counter this, Citizen Bull has trained vigorously leading up to the event. Nonetheless, concerns remain as he faces other competitive horses on the track this year.
The Draw
Citizen Bull unfortunately drew the challenging No. 1 position, a spot with a notorious history of discouraging winners since Ferdinand in 1986. This positioning requires an aggressive strategy right from the start, which could potentially drain energy for the final stretch during the race.
Conclusion
As the race day approaches, the pressure is mounting for Citizen Bull to demonstrate growth and contend against tough opposition to become only the third Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner to succeed in the Kentucky Derby.
