Shooting for the (Kentucky) Derby Moon

Of the approximately 22,000 thoroughbred horses born in North America in 2015, only 20 will make it to the Kentucky Derby starting gate next month. The odds of winning the world’s most famous race? Even more minuscule.

Robert and Lawana Low of Springfield enjoyed what they thought was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity a dozen years ago. Their gray longshot named Steppenwolfer didn’t win the Kentucky Derby, but he finished a thrilling third.

Now the Lows could live the dream again. Maybe even wind up in the winner’s circle.

Magnum Moon winning the March 17 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, ridden by jockey Luis Saez.The next step along the road is Saturday, when their undefeated, bay-colored colt…