1st Look Derby 137 (Video)
29 Apr 2011 7:00 AM
Last updated April 29, 2011
= Keeneland Graduate
| 1 |
Dialed In |
His 4/28 breeze at Palm Meadows was a typical move for him, and two-time Derby-winning trainer says he's ready; Still wonder why he wasn't trained at Churchill. |
| 2 |
Uncle Mo |
May have reclaimed the role of Derby favorite with his 4/26 breeze, where he out-worked a very fast and in-form older sprinter at Churchill. |
| 3 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Storylines abound with this colt, and he's done little wrong this year, including during his time and training at Churchill. |
| 4 |
Soldat |
Still a fan of his and expect a rebound; Fla. Derby seems to be the only bad day he's had according to his top trainer. |
| 5 |
Archarcharch |
He jumps ahead of Nehro for the way he's looked and consistently trained at Churchill; No signs that the Ark. Derby took anything out of him. |
| 6 |
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. |
| 7 |
Midnight Interlude |
The best is ahead for this colt, and he's equipped to handle the classics with his big, strong frame and tactical speed; Has caught eyes at Churchill. |
| 8 |
Toby's Corner |
Wood winner will do all of his serious training for the Derby at his home base in Maryland before shipping race week. |
| 9 |
Shackleford |
He's not only in – he's dangerous; No colt's stock has improved more in the last couple of weeks, and he looks like Romans' 2011 version of Paddy O'Prado. |
| 10 |
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? |
| 11 |
Pants On Fire |
La. Derby winner's first impressions at Churchill have been favorable; Anxious to see his final work over the track this weekend. |
| 12 |
Stay Thirsty |
Had to be urged along to out-finish his graded stakes-winning stablemate Bridgetown in 4/24 workout. |
| 13 |
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. |
| 14 |
Master of Hounds |
Checks a lot of boxes, with the only big question being how he'll handle the surface; Could be the right year for a Euro to have Derby success. |
| 15 |
Decisive Moment |
This longshot has quietly compiled a solid resume and had excuses in both the Risen Star (soft tissue injury) & Spiral (on fast pace). |
| 16 |
Comma to the Top |
Honest and hard-trying gelding earned his opportunity to run; Adds speed to the Derby fray. |
| 17 |
Twinspired |
Only dirt start was his worst performance to date, but that came while shipping as a 2yo; Bred to handle it and bred to stay, with a fitting name to boot. |
| 18 |
Animal Kingdom |
Dirt remains the big concern, and we'll have to wait until his final breeze to get any hints as to how he'll handle the Churchill surface. |
| 19 |
Twice the Appeal |
Borel aboard a Derby longshot from Sunland, sound familiar? Won't be the longest shot on the board now. |
| 20 |
Watch Me Go |
Disappointed against a weaker bunch in Ill. Derby, and the Tampa Derby form has not held up; Did make a good impression his first day at Churchill. |
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