I MAKE no apology for once again revisiting the story of Monomoy Girl (Tapizar), the three-year-old filly who displayed guts and determination to earn $565,000 and land the Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Friday. This brought to six the number of victories she has enjoyed in just seven starts, and she is now the earner of more than $1.1 million.

This was her second Grade 1 success, following the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland, and her first outing this year saw her capture the Grade 2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes. She numbered the Rags To Riches Stakes at Churchill Downs among her three juvenile wins and her only defeat came when she was runner-up in the Grade 2 Golden Rod Stakes. She was bought as a yearling by agent Liz Crow for $100,000 at the 2016 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.