Hoppertunity was going to run in the 2014 Kentucky Derby, but was scratched due to the likely formation of a bruise in his left front foot. “Hoppertunity drew post 11 in Wednesday's Derby draw and was installed as the 6-1 second choice on the morning-line behind 5-2 favorite California Chrome” (Bristnet.com, 2014), yet he was unable to test the odds and get a chance to beat the now famous, California Chrome. Apparently the bruise was minor, as he is back and racing, taking 2nd place in a race at the end of October ("Hoppertunity”).
Santa Anita Derby (Gr. I) - Saturday, April 5. Dir. Santa Anita Park. 5 Apr. 2014.YouTube.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2014. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a10u6V_Ldus>.