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Kentucky Derby 2021: Who owns Known Agenda? Winner of Florida Derby a hot favorite among oddsmakers

The prolific horse is trained by Todd A. Pletcher whereas, Irad Ortiz, Jr is listed as the Jockey

One of the biggest and most iconic sporting events in the world, the Kentucky Derby is all set to enthrall you with top racehorses competing for the first prize. The 147th edition of Kentucky Derby 2021 will take place on the dirt track of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, just like every year.

Fans can also enjoy one of the most well-known Grade 1 Thoroughbred stakes races while sitting on their couch. Kentucky Oaks will be aired April 30 from 12 to 6 pm ET on NBCSN, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app and following that the races will be aired on May 1, 2021 on NBC Sports from 12 to 2:30 pm ET and from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm on NBC. Kentucky Derby 2021 can also be viewed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Popular as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports”,  there are a few hot favorites like Essential Quality and Rock Your World but the horse known as Known Agenda seems to be the hot topic this year.

 
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Who owns Known Agenda?

The official website of Kentucky Derby cites St. Elias Stable as the owner of Known Agenda. The horse is trained by Todd A. Pletcher whereas, Irad Ortiz, Jr is listed as the Jockey. St. Elias Stables, LLC is named as the breeder of the Chestnut colt. Interestingly, the St. Elias Stables’ homebred, who is being considered as the top contenders of Kentucky Derby 2021, had earned 100 points on the 2021 Road to the Kentucky Derby after he won his 2 3/4-length victory in the $770,000 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park on March 27, 2021. Known Agenda is best known for winning the same.  

Known Agenda's pedigree

Known Agenda has an impeccable record on the dirt track. “I really like the way he handled the distance," his trainer Ortiz said after his win at the Florida Derby. "He was better. I like that. He’s a classy horse. He’s not too crazy. You can do anything with him. He’s got a good mind.”

The much-loved breed was sired by Curlin who is known for his speed over classic distances. Curlin also lifted the 2007 Preakness Stakes, 2007 Breeders' Cup Classic, and 2008 Dubai World Cup. Speaking of Known Agenda, he was produced by Byrama, who was bred in England but raced here in America. Known Agenda is her first winner from three foals of racing age. If we talk about the debut of the chestnut, he first showed his exceptional skills at Belmont Park on September 27, 2020, and managed to finish the race in the second position. The magnificent stallion has 16-1 current odds and 6-1 morning line odds, as listed on the official website.

To know more about Known Agenda's pedigree, visit here.

‘Known Agenda one of the favorites’

A lot of Kentucky Derby lovers also took to Twitter to share their favorites from the lot and looks like Known Agenda seems to be a clear winner here. One social media user stated, “The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow. Anyone have legit picks ?I really like Known Agenda ...” Another added, “Rock Your World has 2021 Kentucky Derby odds of 5-1 after going undefeated on both turf and dirt. Only fellow undefeated horse Essential Quality (2-1) has better Kentucky Derby 2021 odds, while Florida Derby winner Known Agenda is 6-1.”

The next one tweeted, “I’m predicting Known Agenda to win in the Kentucky Derby tomorrow.” One individual shared, “I have bet on KNOWN AGENDA IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY BC YOU CANNOT BET AGAINST IRAD/TODD.” One concluded, “Kentucky Derby this weekend. “Known Agenda" one of the favorites.  They like to rub our noses in it.”