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Jockey Ben Curtis wins the Risen Star on Magnitude at 43-1 odds!

50 points toward the Road to the Kentucky Derby goes to Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Magnitude, trained by Steve Asmussen. irish born rider Ben Curtis goes over his trip in the Grade 2 Risen Star at the Fair Grounds with James Scully. Ben Curtis, jockey of Magnitude (winner) “It was fantastic. It is a pleasure to ride horses like that. The instructions were limited but they were let the horse do what he does and try to get forward. I had all the confidence going out there in the world. He pulled away very well in the stretch and he hit the line strong. Couldn't be happier with the horse, couldn't be happier with the trip.” Steve Asmussen, trainer of Magnitude (winner) “(Curtis) needed to make the decision to get over. He took the initiative and was very positive with what he wanted to do and the horse responded for him. I think the foundation (of the Road to the Derby at Fair Grounds), the races, being here staying in the system and what you can develop–it’s why we’re here. The horse has not missed a single day, a single oat. Scott (Blasi, assistant trainer) has done a tremendous job with him. We always thought he was capable of more. We put him where he needed to be, played the bias of the racetrack and he took advantage of it.” Jareth Loveberry, jockey of Chunk of Gold (2nd place) “I’ve been with Ethan the last two mornings, watching the replays and talking about the horse. The trip went pretty good but there’s still a little greenness–he’s still learning and developing but he knows how to finish.” Ethan West, trainer of Chunk of Gold (2nd place) “We are absolutely thrilled. He ran a massive race. We asked a lot of him shipping down here and trying dirt for the first time and he came with a massive run. Jareth rode him perfectly.” Luis Saez, jockey of Built (3rd place) “He felt good the whole way. I thought we were going to win. Half a mile I thought we had. Came in at 3/8 he got pretty close, top of the stretch when I asked him he gave me a good turn of foot and when i got to the winner, he took off.” Wayne Catalano, trainer of Built (3rd place) “I wasn't happy about getting nailed for second but I feel good about how he ran.” Tyler Gaffalione, jockey of East Avenue (post-time favorite, finished 10th) “I felt like a winner every step until we got to the far turn, he switched leads and just kind of emptied out on me. I don't have an answer for it. Hopefully he comes back good and we’ll see what happens. It’s hard to tell (if he has the heart to pass other horses). He is still lightly raced, only four starts, so we still have some figuring out to do. Brendan (Walsh) does such a good job with his horses–he’ll figure it out.”

TwinSpires Inside Track on Brisnet Past Performances

Expert handicappers James Scully, Scott Shapiro, and Ashley Anderson join TwinSpires host Andrew Brown for the first installment of the Inside Track video series. They discuss the ins and outs of Brisnet Past Performances and how they use the wealth of information provided in them to make smart wagering decisions. Learn from the best and take their strategies to win by betting with #TwinSpires.