Risen Star Loaded With Potential (Video)
16 Feb 2011 3:00 PM
Triple Crown Insider tracks the top 3-year-olds, rating the 20 best contenders in the weeks leading up to Kentucky Derby 137.
Last updated 2/15
= Keeneland Graduate
| 1 |
Dialed In |
A terrific overall profile to excel in the classics; Needs a race before Fla Derby. |
| 2 |
Uncle Mo |
Likely the fastest 2yo in some time; All eyes will be on Tampa Bay Derby. |
| 3 |
To Honor and Serve |
Getting serious in his training for Feb. 26 Fountain of Youth. |
| 4 |
Soldat |
Fountain of Youth showdown with No. 3 figures to be a dandy. |
| 5 |
Jaycito |
Not thrilled he skipped Bob Lewis & San Vicente; Will now train up to Mar. 12 San Felipe. |
| 6 |
Brethren |
Questionable speed figs or not, all he does is win and look good doing it. |
| 7 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Big colt should enjoy going back around two turns in Saturday's Risen Star. |
| 8 |
Stay Thirsty |
Has a pedigree to improve and will need to; Good return spot in Mar. 5 Gotham. |
| 9 |
Machen |
Looks best in New Orleans but needs to grow up quickly; Big test in Risen Star. |
| 10 |
The Factor |
Plenty talented but distance is the question; Some stamina influences on dam side |
| 11 |
Heron Lake |
Connections also have Dialed In, so he won't be overly pushed to make the Derby. |
| 12 |
Rogue Romance |
Early favorite for Saturday's Risen Star; His chance to prove he's for real. |
| 13 |
Tiz Blessed |
A lot to like; Needs to show he's classy enough to be a serious Derby contender. |
| 14 |
Elite Alex |
Has the 'big horse' look but needs to develop; Looks best among a soft group in Ark. |
| 15 |
Sweet Ducky |
Holy Bull runner-up may be best suited at middle distances. |
| 16 |
Cal Nation |
Might be WinStar's most gifted 3yo, but he'll need perfection to make the Derby. |
| 17 |
Toby's Corner |
Improving colt has put together a win streak; Needs to get much faster. |
| 18 |
Anthony's Cross |
Moved forward with blinkers but his Lewis win was slow; Will need to do more. |
| 19 |
Silver Medallion |
Dirt & class are concerns for El Camino Real winner; Graded wins at this point get you on the list. |
| 20 |
Gourmet Dinner |
Must run well in Fountain of Youth to stay in the thick of things. |
| OFF: Tapizar, Boys At Tosconova, Comma to the Top, Biondetti |
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