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Ocelli

Connect × Zalia

An American colt bred in Kentucky by Rosedown Racing Stables and trained by D. Whitworth Beckman for Ashley Durr, Anthony Tate and Front Page Equestrian. Finished third in the 2026 Kentucky Derby after gaining entry from the also-eligible list, having previously placed third in the Wood Memorial. By Connect out of Scat Daddy mare Zalia.

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TD. Whitworth BeckmanJTyler GaffalioneOAshley Durr, Anthony Tate & Front Page Equestrian LLCBRosedown Racing Stables LLC

Record and achievements

#Achievement and record
1Third in the 2026 Kentucky Derby — Grade 1.
2Third in the 2026 Wood Memorial — Grade 2.

This horse’s races

DateRace and descriptionFinish
Kentucky Derby 2026
Distance 1¼ miles (about 2,012 m)Surface Dirt · fastWinning time 2:02.27
Third place
Race replay and analysis
Pink, orange diamond, white and orange sleeves, pale-pink cap.
Stall 17Race number 22

Settled near the rear, advanced wide around the final turn and briefly took the lead late. Golden Tempo and Renegade outfinished him, leaving him third after a troubled start.

Parents

Pedigree

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HorseOcelli
SireConnect
DamZalia

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