Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide

Daddy Nose Best came out later in the morning than usual, during the 7 o'clock hour before the renovation break - so he could visit the starting gate and the paddock. The two went in separate sets, with Sabercat appearing first and Daddy Nose Best coming out in the last Asmusen set before the break. "They both schooled in the gate this morning and they'll both school in the paddock this afternoon," Asmussen said. "Hopefully the rest of the week goes as smooth as the last couple of weeks have."