2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders Update: Zandon, Mo Donegal Building Momentum With Recent Wins

The 2022 Kentucky Derby continues to inch closer and closer as April winds down. The 148th running at Churchill Downs is now just three weeks away, and the top horses are busy preparing for the big event.

Here's the latest update on several potential Kentucky Derby contenders and their recent race results.

Mo Donegal

Mo Donegal took home the 2022 Wood Memorial with a commanding finish down the stretch. The impressive last-ditch effort foiled Early Voting from a wire-to-wire win.

Zandon

At the Blue Grass Stakes, Zandon went from the back of the pack to first in a blur, pulling away in the final seconds for a no-doubt victory. Baldo Hernandez, assistant to Zandon trainer Chad Brown, said the horse's training is getting "better and better" in the lead up to the Kentucky Derby.

Taiba

Taiba used a strong final push to eclipse stablemate Messier at the Santa Anita Stakes. Trainer Tim Yakteen said after the race that he was "floored" by Taiba's effort to capture the victory.

2022 Kentucky Derby

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