Kentucky Derby 2013: Java’s War

Java’s War galloped around the Churchill Downs track today in preparation for the 2013 Kentucky Derby set to take place on Saturday May 4th. The three-year-old colt is expected to have a workout with stable mate Frac Daddy on Saturday.

Java’s War placed 1st in the 2013 Bluegrass Stakes, 2nd in the Tampa Bay Derby, and 2nd in the Dixiana Breeders’ Futurity. Experts predict that Java’s War has the stamina and speed to be a strong contender in the 2013 Kentucky Derby but worry he may prefer turf over dirt.

Geologist Charles Fipke who discovered one of the largest diamond mines in Canada owns Java’s War. Jockey Julien Leparoux will take the mount aboard Java’s War for the 2013 Kentucky Derby. Kenny McPeek, who also trains Frac Daddy and Kentucky Oaks contender Pure Fun, trains Java’s War.

Lady and The Track sat down with Kenny McPeek and found out Java’s War is extremely intelligent and is one laid back horse!

Java’s War Interview with Trainer Kenny McPeek
Trixie: Who will take the mount aboard Java’s War for the 2013 Kentucky Derby?
Kenny McPeek: Julien Leparoux.

Trixie: When will Java’s War make is way to Churchill Downs?
Kenny McPeek: Java’s War arrived at Churchill Downs on Thursday April 18th. He galloped a little today and is set to work with Frac Daddy on Saturday.

Trixie: Is Java’s War a Magdalena Farm homebred colt?
Kenny McPeek: No. His owner, Charles Fipke, bred him.

Trixie: How does Java’s War differ from other colts in your barn? What makes him special?
Kenny McPeek: Java’s War is very intelligent!

Trixie: What are a few of Java’s War personality traits?
Kenny McPeek: Nothing bothers Java’s War.

Trixie: How did Java’s War get his name?
Kenny McPeek: His pedigree. Sire: War Pass, Dam: Java (GB).

Trixie: Does Java’s War have a nickname around the barn?
Kenny McPeek: We just call him “Java.”

Trixie: What is your favorite Java War moment to date?
Kenny McPeek: Java War’s Bluegrass Stakes win!

Trixie: What are Java’s War favorite treats?
Kenny McPeek: Peppermints

Trixie: What advice would you give beginners at the track?
Kenny McPeek: Download the Horse Races Now App!

Lady and The Track would like to wish Owner Charles E. Fipke, Jockey Julien Leparoux, Trainer Kenny McPeek, and the amazing Java’s War the best of luck in the 2013 Kentucky Derby! Good Luck! Safe Run! Lady and The Track would like to sincerely thank Kenny McPeek and Jessica Peterson for helping make this interview possible. Good Luck! Safe Run!

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Video of Java’s War galloping at Churchill Downs on April 23, 2013. Video courtesy of Horse Races NOW Facebook page. Download the Horse Races NOW app and you’ll never miss a race again!