Here’s a brief update on Crude Velocity, the horse often associated with “Crude Velocity” in recent racing discussions:
- Latest notable result: Crude Velocity won the Pat Day Mile (G2) at Churchill Downs, clocking a fast time and setting a stakes record in that race. This result has kept him at the forefront of Derby and Preakness discussions.
- Derby/Preakness context: With Golden Tempo opting out of the Preakness, Crude Velocity’s presence heightens expectations for the Triple Crown races, though field dynamics continue to develop as other contenders announce or withdraw entries.
- Public narratives: Media coverage has highlighted Crude Velocity’s speed and early speed dynamics, noting his ability to sustain pressure and accelerate, which influences opinions on his prospects beyond the Derby distance.
If you’d like, I can pull in more details about his past performances, current trainer updates, or upcoming targets, and compile a concise timeline with sources.
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Bob Baffert is no stranger to talented horses, so when he deems a horse "freaky" it is best to pay attention.
www.americasbestracing.netAll Previous Runs for Horse Crude Velocity (USA) All runs, Wins, Entries and declarations>
www.irishracing.comBaffert, Weaver headline strong week of performances with elite speed figures.
amp.horseracingnation.comCrude Velocity (USA) profile, complete with race record, results, future entries, wins, statistics and more.
www.racingtv.comCrude Velocity began his career as a 3-year-old with a win at first asking in his 6 1/2-furlong career debut March 7, 2026, at Santa Anita. He won again in his second start against allowance optional claiming company at Santa Anita on April 4. Crude Velocity was sent to Churchill Downs to try stakes competition in his third lifetime start and was victorious with an impressive 3 3/4-length win in 1:33.87 in the Grade 2 $750,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes on May 2 as the 1.57-1 favorite in an 11-horse...
www.americasbestracing.netCSLR Racing Partners, LLC's Crude Velocity (c, 3, Beau Liam-Sweetnsour Kitty, by Lemon Drop Kid) overcame a nightmare journey to become the first 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' for his young sire. One of three entered by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert and overlooked at generous debut odds of 10-1, he was off to a slow start
www.thoroughbreddailynews.comCSLR Racing Partners’ Crude Velocity (Beau Liam- Sweetnsour Kitty, by Lemon Drop Kid) rocketed past pacesetting Englishmaninside the eighth pole and drew off for a 3 3/4-length victory in the $750,000 Pat Day Mile (G2) on May 2 at Churchill Downs, leading the slate of stakes-winning OBS graduates. Crude Velocity wins the Pat Day Mile at Churchill Downs.
obssales.comIn a statement posted Tuesday afternoon on X, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced that the GI Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo (Curlin) will not be running in the GI Preakness Stakes. It's another blow to the race that has clearly become the weak link in the Triple Crown. The only horse who ran in the Kentucky Derby to commit to the Preakness at this point is the maiden, Ocelli (Connect), who was a surprising third. "After much thoughtful discussion as a team, we have decided that Golden Tempo...
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