US EditionIan Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square
- Trainer Ian Wilkes, who helped train two Kentucky Derby winners, seeks his first Derby win as a head trainer with Burnham Square at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
- Wilkes, originally from Australia and having previously worked under the renowned trainer Carl Nafzger, entered the final qualifying weekend barely in contention before climbing to the leading position.
- Burnham Square, ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr., has won two of three starts including the Blue Grass Stakes and leads Derby standings with 100 points earned at Keeneland on April 8.
- Wilkes expressed that the Derby is the ultimate prize everyone aims for, and he plans to savor each moment, have a good time, and hopes that victory will soon be his.
- The outcome remains uncertain as Burnham Square faces 19 competitors from post 9 with 12-1 odds, aiming to continue Wilkes' recent momentum in racing's marquee event.
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Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square
Trainer Ian Wilkes twice discovered what it's like to win the Kentucky Derby while helping Hall of Famer Carl Nafzger train winners Unbridled and Street Sense. He gets a second chance for his first Derby win in his own right…
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Ian Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square
Trainer Ian Wilkes twice discovered what it's like to win the Kentucky Derby while helping Hall of Famer Carl Nafzger train winners Unbridled and Street Sense. He gets a second chance for his first Derby win in his own right…
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