“Legacy Ranch’s homebred Twostrikesurprise shared the honor of being the third-fastest qualifier after covering the 400 yards in 20.118 when second to Flash Bak. Ridden by Eduardo Nicasio for trainer Terry Knight, Twostrikesurprise came into this race after finishing in a big way to win an allowance event on December 18. The Winter Derby will be his first-ever start in a stakes race.”
The Finals for the Winter Derby will be run on February 13th.