Tiztastic Wins Louisiana Derby, Secures Kentucky Derby Spot

Tiztastic claimed victory in the $1 million Louisiana Derby, winning by 2 1/4 lengths and securing 100 qualifying points for the upcoming Kentucky Derby on May 3. Trained by Steve Asmussen, Tiztastic's impressive performance marked his first graded win, bringing his total points to 119, placing him at the top of the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. Jockey Joel Rosario guided Tiztastic through a strong finish, overcoming a tight pack of frontrunners led by John Hancock. Chunk of Gold finished second, earning 50 points, while Instant Replay took third with 25 points. Asmussen's victory ties him with Todd Pletcher for the most Louisiana Derby wins, further solidifying his reputation in the racing community. Tiztastic's win comes as a boost following the withdrawal of his stablemate, Magnitude, from the Derby trail due to injury.