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The TCI Derby 20

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 March 16, 2011

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1 Uncle Mo Keeneland Graduate His :22 4/5 final quarter and strong gallop out in Timely Writer win shows the champ hasn't skipped a beat.
2 Dialed In Florida Derby was always the target for this talented colt, and that race will be the real indicator.
3 Soldat Keeneland Graduate Horse to beat in what is shaping up to be a loaded Fla. Derby; Expect him to rate and be equally as effective.
4 Jaycito Keeneland Graduate Poor start left him with too much to do in San Felipe; Still a fan of his and think he moves forward from here.
5 Mucho Macho Man Moves into Top 5; Horse to beat in return trip for Louisiana Derby on 3/26.
6 Premier Pegasus Had to like how he settled and then showed great acceleration to crush a talented San Felipe field in two-turn debut.
7 Stay Thirsty Keeneland Graduate Pletcher/Repole flirting with the idea of running him back in Wood and leaving 'Mo' in Florida.
8 Rogue Romance Keeneland Graduate Will miss La. Derby with bruised heel; Must recover fast and get in a good final prep race.
9 To Honor and Serve Keeneland Graduate Needs to right the ship and the Fla. Derby is looking like the most difficult spot to do so.
10 Santiva Already run at several tracks and over several different surfaces, and he's shown up every time; Must get faster.
11 Machen Needs graded earnings in La. Derby, and more importantly needs to show he's ready for the KY Derby.
12 Brethren Can't like how he faded in TAM Derby, but looked to be spinning his wheels on that track; Can rebound in Ark Derby.
13 The Factor Keeneland Graduate Will likely attempt a wire job over a big field in his first two-turn try in Saturday's Rebel.
14 Gourmet Dinner Should be a tough customer wherever he shows up next; Distance will remain the biggest concern.
15 Archarcharch Keeneland Graduate Bullet :47 3/5 tuneup indicates he's on his game and ready to roll in Saturday's Rebel.
16 Toby's Corner Needs graded earnings and a solid pace to run at in next start, which appears to be the Illinois Derby.
17 Anthony's Cross The Santa Anita Derby is looking more difficult every day, so he'd better be developing in the mornings to contend.
18 Sway Away Keeneland Graduate Time for him to answer the question in Rebel; Will he route and prove to be the Derby contender many think he is?
19 Silver Medallion Keeneland Graduate The Spiral would be the prudent next start, but he'll eventually have to show he can handle dirt and be effective.
20 Willcox Inn Like Soldat, he must prove he isn't just a classy turf horse; Should be one of the horses to beat in Blue Grass S.
OFF: Cal Nation, Sweet Ducky
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