| 1 |
Dialed In |
Always felt he had the best overall profile for the KY Derby, and his Fla. Derby win earns him this spot back. |
| 2 |
Uncle Mo  |
Bad timing for the champ to be dealing with health issues, but he's at Churchill early and will be given a chance to make the race. |
| 3 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Another early arrival at Churchill; Working well and has the upside to be trending up to a lifetime best performance in the Derby. |
| 4 |
Soldat |
Still a fan of his and expect a rebound; If you can forgive his Fla. Derby try, he belongs in the Derby discussion. |
| 5 |
Nehro |
His Ark. Derby gallop-out after another close second was outstanding, but he'll now have to string together 3 big performances on 3 different tracks in 6 wks. |
| 6 |
Archarcharch |
Rebounded from legit excuse in Rebel S. to win Ark. Derby, showing why he was the best locally-based colt at Oaklawn all season. |
| 7 |
Toby's Corner |
Took that needed step forward with blinkers to win the Wood, and looks to have further improvement in the tank. |
| 8 |
Midnight Interlude |
Improving colts are dangerous this time of year, and this SA Derby winner boasts tactical speed, distance capability & a masterful trainer. |
| 9 |
Santiva |
Rough trip from start to finish in Blue Grass, which is hard to hold against this little colt; But did he get enough out of it to be primed for a top effort in 3 wks? |
| 10 |
Jaycito |
The worst part about missing Saturday's Lexington S. is not the lost prep or conditioning, it's that his foot problem continues to linger. |
| 11 |
The Factor |
They gunned for him early in Ark. Derby and they got him; Good news is they probably won't be gunning for him anymore, but 1 1/4 miles still a big concern. |
| 12 |
Shackleford |
Fla. Derby runner-up is vastly improved and knows Churchill; $212,000 in graded earnings doesn't look as bad as it once did. |
| 13 |
Stay Thirsty |
Flattered by Toby's Corner to some degree, but still needs a big turnaround; First Churchill breeze was step in right direction. |
| 14 |
Pants On Fire |
La. Derby victor quickly went from third string to first; A developing colt with plenty of stamina influences in pedigree. |
| 15 |
Brilliant Speed |
Best-looking colt in paddock pre-Blue Grass, and he ran to those looks; Plenty of quality dirt performers in his immediate family. |
| 16 |
Master of Hounds |
Now confirmed to be Derby-bound, and when these connections ship over they must be respected. |
| 17 |
Decisive Moment |
Will be totally overlooked in the Derby, but he's quietly compiled a solid resume and has excuses in the Risen Star (soft tissue injury) & Spiral (on fast pace). |
| 18 |
Silver Medallion |
Like stablemate Nehro, the KY Derby will be his third race in a short span, if he runs in Saturday's Lexington then makes the Derby field. |
| 19 |
Animal Kingdom |
Big colt should handle the distance well, but dirt and class are both huge unknowns with him. |
| 20 |
Watch Me Go |
Disappointed against a weaker bunch in Ill. Derby, and the Tampa Bay Derby form has not held up since his big upset in that race. |