1998 Kentucky Derby Profile

11 -- Artax

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Sire: Marquetry
Dam: Raging Apalachee
Breeder: Vinery & Carondelet Farm (Ky.)
Sex: Colt
Trainer: Randy Bradshaw
Owner: Paraneck Stable
Jockey: Chris McCarron

Preview: Won the San Felipe and Santa Catalina Stakes before finishing third in the Santa Anita Derby. Part of a strong west-coast contingent, which includes Indian Charlie and Real Quiet. Artax will break from the 12 hole for two-time Derby-winning jockey Chris McCarron, who has been aboard the colt for six of his seven lifetime races -- all money finishes.

Post Position: 12
Morning Line Odds: 12-1

Last Race: April 4
3rd - Santa Anita Derby

Lifetime Record

 

Starts

Wins

Place

Show

Earnings

 

Lifetime

7

3

2

2

$431,320

1998

4

2

1

1

$313,520

1997

3

1

1

1

$117,800