Triple Crown Insider Top 20 for April 4, 2011
04 Apr 2011 5:54 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 April 4, 2011
= Keeneland Graduate
| 1 |
Uncle Mo  |
Dialed In raised the ante; Expect him to answer against a small field in Saturday's Wood Memorial. |
| 2 |
Dialed In |
Thought his Florida Derby triumph was terrific considering the quirky track, but he still has plenty of critics. |
| 3 |
Jaycito  |
Weather & shipping concerns keep him home Saturday for Santa Anita Derby, much like Lookin At Lucky a year ago. |
| 4 |
Premier Pegasus |
Still appears to be on top of his game, and Saturday's Santa Anita Derby is his to lose; Extra 1/16th not a concern. |
| 5 |
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. |
| 6 |
Soldat  |
Finally had a bad day and it came at a terrible time; Never looked like himself from the second the gates opened. |
| 7 |
Santiva |
Blue Grass hopeful looks better and better as others fall by the wayside; Does like Churchill Downs. |
| 8 |
Brethren |
Too aggressive in most recent work with full-cup blinkers; Will wear smaller cups in Ark Derby where he must show improvement. |
| 9 |
The Factor  |
Can get 9 furlongs next, especially if allowed an uncontested lead like in Rebel; But KY Derby is at 10 furlongs. |
| 10 |
To Honor and Serve  |
We still haven't seen his best this year, but concerned he may need things his own way for us to see it. |
| 11 |
Toby's Corner |
One of many that keep moving up the list by default; Improvement expected in 1 1/8-mile Wood or Ill Derby. |
| 12 |
Anthony's Cross |
We'll know in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby where he stands; If works suggest anything he seems to be getting sharp. |
| 13 |
Silver Medallion  |
Another we'll know more about after Saturday's Santa Anita Derby; Curious to see if he can match strides with Jaycito late. |
| 14 |
Stay Thirsty  |
Blinkers experiment didn't go well in Fla. Derby; Will be interesting to see what they do with him now. |
| 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  |
Arguably ran the best in La. Derby; Lacks seasoning & foundation, but he's rapidly improved and will get Derby distance. |
| 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 |
Already beat Spiral winner Animal Kingdom and is likelier to handle dirt, 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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