LA Derby the First of the Final Derby Preps (Video)
23 Mar 2011 3:01 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 March 23, 2011
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| 1 |
Uncle Mo  |
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  |
Bullet work on March 20th indicates that he continues to be on his game and is as sharp as any 3-year-old. |
| 4 |
Jaycito  |
Like the decision to run him in the Wood Memorial, as Aqueduct will be better suited for his style. |
| 5 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Looks like another questionable pace scenario in Saturday's La. Derby, which would make him double tough. |
| 6 |
Premier Pegasus |
Strictly the horse to beat in the Santa Anita Derby off of that dynamite performance in the San Felipe. |
| 7 |
Stay Thirsty  |
We'll find out just how much he's progressed from last year when he lines up against a tough group in Fla. Derby. |
| 8 |
To Honor and Serve  |
By all accounts he's moved forward since his FOY flop, but now he'll face a trio of colts ranked higher than him. |
| 9 |
Santiva |
Blue Grass-bound and on an unorthodox schedule, with 8 wks in between starts, then just 3 wks to the Derby. |
| 10 |
Machen |
Prado didn't fly in to breeze him for nothing, and recent works suggest he's figuring out the game; Big shot in La. Derby. |
| 11 |
Brethren |
He's better than his disappointing Tampa Bay Derby; Ark Derby will be a better gauge. |
| 12 |
The Factor  |
Can get 9 furlongs next, especially if allowed an uncontested lead like in Rebel; But KY Derby is at 10 furlongs. |
| 13 |
Toby's Corner |
Needs graded earnings in Wood; Interested to see how he matches up with fellow closer Jaycito in that race. |
| 14 |
Anthony's Cross |
Bullet :46 4/5 half mile on March 12th could be a sign that he's really putting it all together -- and he needs to. |
| 15 |
Gourmet Dinner |
No published workouts since last month's runner-up effort in the Fountain of Youth is a bad bad sign. |
| 16 |
Silver Medallion  |
Ownership change likely effected his schedule; Would like to have seen a March prep, but trust his top barn. |
| 17 |
Archarcharch  |
Disappointed he offered no punch late in the Rebel; Need to see more from him in Ark Derby. |
| 18 |
Sway Away  |
Fractious after gate incident, then ran into traffic in Rebel; Flat finish did nothing to convince that he isn't just a late-closing sprinter. |
| 19 |
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. |
| 20 |
Nacho Business  |
The Hall's top 3yo after recently selling Sweet Ducky; Looking for new blood on the list and he's a contender in La. Derby. |
| OFF: Rogue Romance |
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