| Derby Dreaming is a blog series in which I review the pedigree and capabilities of the horses who have, as of the day posted, a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate. |
Ami’s Flatter
Flatter - Galloping Ami, Ivan Dalos, 20 Points
Ami’s Flatter is yet to win a graded stakes, coming fourth in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (1 1/16 mile) and second in the Tampa Bay Derby (1 1/16 mile). His sire, Flatter, did nothing spectacular other than coming third in the grade two Washington Park Handicap (1 3/16 mile). Flatter sired Flat Out, who came third in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (1 ¼ mile). He came third and won two editions of the Jockey Club Gold Cup (1 ¼ mile). Flatter’s sire is the Hall of Fame A.P. Indy. A.P. Indy won the Santa Anita Derby (1 ⅛ mile), Peter Pan Stakes (1 ⅛ mile), Belmont Stakes (1 ½ mile) and the Breeders’ Cup Classic (1 ¼ mile).
Galloping Ami, Ami’s Flatter dam, never started. Victory Gallop, Ami’s Flatter’s damsire, came second in the Kentucky Derby (1 ¼ mile) and the Preakness Stakes (1 3/16 mile). He won the Belmont Stakes (1 ½ mile), Stephan Foster Handicap (1 ⅛ mile) and the Whitney Handicap (1 ⅛ mile). He also came third in the Dubai World Cup. Galloping Ami’s dam, Secret Ami, was a black-type stakes placer. She was a dirt sprinter who stretched out to 1 1/16 mile.
Ami’s Flatter is capible of getting the distance that the Kentucky Derby demands. The only sprinter is his pedigree may come in handy for homestretch battles. Ami’s Flatter looks good on paper but hasn’t really proved himself in the races.
