Horse racing: Essential Quality early Kentucky Derby favourite

[ASFN Admin]

The undefeated grey colt, who is owned by Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin, will have jockey Luis Saez aboard in the 20-horse race that is the first jewel of U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. "I think it'll be a good spot," said Essential Quality trainer Brad Cox. Essential Quality, perfect in five career starts, will attempt to become the first reigning juvenile champion since Nyquist in 2016 to win the Kentucky Derby.

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