2020 Kentucky Derby Contender: King Guillermo
Age: 3 year old Colt
Owner(s): Victoria's Ranch
Trainer: Juan Carlos Avila
Bred: KY by Carhue Investments
Pedigree: Uncle Mo - Slow Sand by Dixieland Band
Record: 5-2-1-1
Earnings: $340,350
King Guillermo was bred in Kentucky by Carhue Investments, Grouserdige Ltd., and Marengo Investments, and he was offered on a pair of occasions at auction. The son of Uncle Mo was a $90,000 RNA at the 2018 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, prior to dropping the gavel down at $150,000 at the 2019 OBS Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training.
King Guillermo’s owner, Victoria’s Ranch is headed by former Major League Baseball Star Victor Martinez. He was a 5 time all star as a catcher and a designated hitter. He won the Silver Slugger award twice and retired in 2018 after playing for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and Detroit Tigers. King Guillermo is named for Martinez's father, Guillermo Martinez, who died when he was 6.
Victoria’s Ranch’s King Guillermo picked up 50 points on the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following his 4 3/4-length score in the $351,500 Tampa Bay Derby (G2). The 49-1 winner completed 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.63 under Samy Camacho to notch his initial graded stakes victory.
King Guillermo registered a healthy 102 Brisnet Speed rating for his tally at Tampa Bay Downs, which included a robust 107 Brisnet Late Pace number. The youngster also has stamina influences throughout his female family to suggest that he will be adept at handling the added distance on his next trek on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
More Horse profiles to come leading up to Derby Day.
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