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Lookin At Lucky Moves Towards Indiana

Everyone loves Lookin At Lucky, as the horse has delivered a number of excellent races this year. However, the season is not over, and there are still meets to attend. The next one for this beauty will most likely be the $500,000 Indiana Derby on October 2nd at Hoosier Park. Trainer Bob Baffert said that he fully intends to take the race. If past records serve as an example, the competition would be wise to get ready for Lookin At Lucky.

Owner Mike Pegram is hopeful for the race as well. He has had a fantastic year in which Lookin At Lucky has taken several important dates. The champion horse regained a position atop the national 3-year-old division with victories in the Preakness Stakes and the Haskell Invitational on August 1st. This time of year is when many teams move for secure wins, races they can count on to keep records intact and even more winnings.

Baffert has worked hard with Lookin At Lucky. After beinf struck sick, the horse has fully recovered and is looking better than ever. Back at Hollywood Park, he was timed in 48.40 seconds for a half-mile run. That impressive stat aside, the future is looking bright for the duo. Baffert won the 2009 Indiana Derby with Misremembered, a race that was 1 1/16 miles on dirt. Experience will certainly serve the team well.

The rest of the competition is getting ready to take on the biggest name contender since 2002, as Perfect Drift has entered the race. The smaller races such as this are attractive to Baffert and Pegram for many reasons. Lookin At Lucky needs to get back on his feet after being ill, and training can only take him so far. Also, there is less consequence if they lose. However, that is something that is highly improbable. Be sure and follow the race at horsebettingworld.com