
Pletcher mulls rail run, Renegade in Derby spotlight
Trainer Todd Pletcher is weighing Derby trip options, including rail position, and signaling a favorable look toward Renegade as a leading Kentucky Derby contender amid ongoing prep chatter.
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Trainer Todd Pletcher is weighing Derby trip options, including rail position, and signaling a favorable look toward Renegade as a leading Kentucky Derby contender amid ongoing prep chatter.

Renegade, a come-from-behind Arkansas Derby winner by Into Mischief trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., drew the rail as the 4-1 morning-line favorite for Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs in a 20-horse field. The lineup includes co-second choices Commandment and Further Ado for Brad Cox, with other notables like Litmus Test, Potente, and Chief Wallabee also slated to run. Repole Stable’s Mike Repole voiced confidence in Renegade’s inside post and late kick, while Cox discussed how post positions and pace could shape the race.

During a game in Pittsburgh, the Seahawks took control by turning the traditional Steelers' 'Renegade' song into their own motivational tool, energizing their team and ultimately securing a victory with a key play from Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

The Seattle Seahawks hijacked the Steelers' tradition of playing 'Renegade' to rally their team and secure a 31-17 victory in Pittsburgh, with Ken Walker III's late touchdown sealing the win and Sam Darnold earning his first start win for Seattle.