A Top 5 Showdown in the Fountain of Youth (Video)
23 Feb 2011 3:30 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 2/23
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| 1 |
Dialed In |
With Uncle Mo running at GP, could we now see him in the Tampa Bay Derby? |
| 2 |
Uncle Mo  |
The one-turn, one-mile Timely Writer at GP looks likely now for the champ's 3yo debut. |
| 3 |
To Honor and Serve  |
Risen Star outcome makes his return in Saturday's FOY even more highly anticipated. |
| 4 |
Soldat  |
Giving all the right signs leading up to Saturday's showdown with To Honor and Serve. |
| 5 |
Jaycito  |
Another one that will use the increasingly fashionable two-prep plan to the Derby. |
| 6 |
Brethren |
Questionable speed figs or not, all he does is win and look good doing it. |
| 7 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Back on track now; A big, strong grinder that will stay--the perfect type to be on the board in the Derby. |
| 8 |
Stay Thirsty  |
Continues to be a generous work horse in the mornings; Good return spot in Mar. 5 Gotham. |
| 9 |
Rogue Romance  |
Liked his comeback in Risen Star, as he was finishing best of all behind that slow pace. |
| 10 |
Santiva |
Last year's Ky Jockey Club wasn't a strong race, but you have to admire that he shows up every time; Solid second in Risen Star. |
| 11 |
Machen |
Lack of experience cost him in Risen Star; Eligible to rebound in La. Derby. |
| 12 |
The Factor  |
A budding star around one turn, but if we're talking Derby it's hard to see him as much more than the pacesetter. |
| 13 |
Sweet Ducky  |
Bullet work heading into FOY; Will 9 furlongs be his limit? |
| 14 |
Cal Nation |
Might be WinStar's most gifted 3yo, but he'll need perfection to make the Derby. |
| 15 |
Toby's Corner |
Getting good at the right time and can stay; Flying under the radar. |
| 16 |
Archarcharch  |
Southwest winner looks best in Ark until proven otherwise, but what happened in the Smarty Jones two back? |
| 17 |
Anthony's Cross |
Moved forward with blinkers but his Lewis win was slow; Will need to do more. |
| 18 |
Sway Away  |
Came flying in the San Vicente; Sire and damsire suggest he'll go further, but have a feeling he's limited distance-wise. |
| 19 |
Silver Medallion  |
Dirt & class are concerns for El Camino Real winner, but he's improving and has stamina. |
| 20 |
Gourmet Dinner |
Must run well in Fountain of Youth to stay in the thick of things. |
| OFF: Elite Alex, Heron Lake, Tiz Blessed, |
To participate, use your cursor to drag the selections on the left (currently arranged in chronological order) to the blank placeholders on the right. Once you have completed ranking all of the horses, submit your entries and compare your results to the rest of the community. A first place ranking will earn 19 points, second place receives 18 points, and so on.
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