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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 30, 2011

Keeneland Graduate = Keeneland Graduate

1 Uncle Mo Keeneland Graduate Reportedly sharp as ever in his training; Would like to see him settle off of some speed in the Wood Memorial.
2 Dialed In Bullet :47 2/5 indicates he's ready for Fla. Derby, as he easily overhauled last year's Jim Dandy S. runner-up in work.
3 Soldat Keeneland Graduate The one to beat in Sunday's Florida Derby, and if he lives up to that billing he'll head to Louisville as one of the favorites.
4 Jaycito Keeneland Graduate Think they'll pick the Wood for his final prep, as Baffert admits Aqueduct would better suit this horse than Santa Anita.
5 Premier Pegasus Strictly the horse to beat in the Santa Anita Derby off of that dynamite performance in the San Felipe.
6 Mucho Macho Man As hard as this big colt hits the ground, you have to assume losing his front right shoe played a factor in La. Derby.
7 Stay Thirsty Keeneland Graduate Addition of blinkers in Sunday's Fla. Derby could make him both more focused and more aggressive early on.
8 To Honor and Serve Keeneland Graduate By all accounts he's moved forward since his FOY flop, but he'll face a trio of colts ranked higher than him on Sunday.
9 Santiva Blue Grass-bound and on an unorthodox schedule, with 8 weeks in between starts, then just 3 weeks to the Derby.
10 Brethren He's better than his disappointing Tampa Bay Derby; Ark Derby will be a better gauge.
11 The Factor Keeneland Graduate Can get 9 furlongs next, especially if allowed an uncontested lead like in Rebel; But KY Derby is at 10 furlongs.
12 Toby's Corner He's one of many that keep moving up the list when others disappoint; Improvement expected in 1 1/8-mile Wood.
13 Anthony's Cross Training up a storm at Hollywood Park; Would like to see better acceleration in Santa Anita Derby.
14 Silver Medallion Keeneland Graduate Ownership change likely effected his schedule; Would like to have seen a March prep, but trust his top barn.
15 Pants On Fire La. Derby victor quickly went from third string to first; A developing colt with plenty of stamina influences in pedigree.
16 Nehro Keeneland Graduate Arguably ran the best in La. Derby; Lacks seasoning & foundation, but he's rapidly improved and will get Derby distance.
17 Archarcharch Keeneland Graduate Disappointed he offered no punch late in the Rebel; Need to see more from him in Ark Derby.
18 Sway Away Keeneland Graduate 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 Already beat Spiral winner Animal Kingdom and is likelier to handle dirt (Harlan's Holiday), so he's the Polytrack horse that gets this spot.
20 Master of Hounds KY Derby is a real possibility after nice comeback to narrowly lose UAE Derby; Dirt is the big question, but distance won't be.
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