Kentucky Derby Profile: Rock Your World

Rock Your World

Trainer: John Sadler

Owner: Hronis Racing LLC & Talla Racing LLC

Breeder: Ron and Deborah McAnally

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Sire: Candy Ride Dam: Charm the Maker by Empire Maker

An undefeated son of Candy Ride, made his first main track start a winning one in the Santa Anita Derby after making his first two starts over the grass. Rock Your World last week represented what was probably the first dose of Derby drama this year after his connections decided to replace Santa Anita Derby-winning jockey Umberto Rispoli with Joel Rosario. With the late pull out of Caddo River and the pace setter, it could set up for Rock Your World to go to the lead and dictate the pace early. This running style has been very effective in recent Kentucky Derby history. The horse who crossed the finish line first in each of the last seven editions of the Derby was third or better after the opening quarter-mile, including Maximum Security, who was disqualified in 2019. Running Style: Pace Setter / Press

Trainer John Sadler, despite tremendous success and more than 2,600 wins from over 12,750 staters, has only sent out four horses in the Derby, including two in 2010. His best finisher was Corby, who was sixth in 1993.