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| Bezos | 50/1 | +5000 |
| Bourbonic | 12/1 | +1200 |
| Caddo River | 16/1 | +1600 |
| Concert Tour | 7/1 | +700 |
| Crowded Trade | 20/1 | +2000 |
| Dream Shake | 20/1 | +2000 |
| Dynamic One | 16/1 | +1600 |
| Essential Quality | 5/2 | +250 |
| Get Her Number | 40/1 | +4000 |
| Helium | 16/1 | +1600 |
| Hidden Stash | 40/1 | +4000 |
| Highly Motivated | 10/1 | +1000 |
| Hot Rod Charlie | 7/1 | +700 |
| Hozier | 40/1 | +4000 |
| Known Agenda | 10/1 | +1000 |
| Like The King | 20/1 | +2000 |
| Mandaloun | 25/1 | +2500 |
| Medina Spirit | 16/1 | +1600 |
| Midnight Bourbon | 20/1 | +2000 |
| O Bezos | 33/1 | +3300 |
| Panadol | 100/1 | +10000 |
| Proxy | 25/1 | +2500 |
| Rock Your World | 5/1 | +500 |
| Rombauer | 40/1 | +4000 |
| Sainthood | 20/1 | +2000 |
| Soup And Sandwich | 20/1 | +2000 |
| Starrininmydreams | 50/1 | +5000 |
| Weyburn | 16/1 | +1600 |
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[h=1]Kentucky Derby: Hidden Stash likely to make cutoff, King Fury probably not[/h]
[FONT="]With all qualifying races now in the books, Hidden Stash was 23rd on the official points list maintained by Churchill officials as of Monday morning. However, there were at least three horses listed above him who will not run or are doubtful for the Derby, including Proxy, Weyburn, and Crowded Trade, along with a few more whose connections have yet to fully commit. It’s nearly certain Hidden Stash will make the 20-horse cutoff.
[/FONT][FONT="]18 Days or 432 hours [/FONT][FONT="][/FONT]
[FONT="]With all qualifying races now in the books, Hidden Stash was 23rd on the official points list maintained by Churchill officials as of Monday morning. However, there were at least three horses listed above him who will not run or are doubtful for the Derby, including Proxy, Weyburn, and Crowded Trade, along with a few more whose connections have yet to fully commit. It’s nearly certain Hidden Stash will make the 20-horse cutoff.
[/FONT][FONT="]18 Days or 432 hours [/FONT][FONT="][/FONT]
[FONT="]Horse/Best Beyer
Trainer/Jockey
[FONT="][FONT="]Essential Quality[/FONT]97
Brad CoxLuis Saez
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3, 1st by nk, 97
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Godolphin
Sire: Tapit
JP: Have to admire his versatility. Has raced at 3 different tracks, on fast and slop, various pace scenarios, never lost.MM: Champ came through in Blue Grass with another big effort; back home at CD as a deserving Ky. Derby favorite
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Hot Rod Charlie[/FONT]99
Doug O'NeillFlavien Prat
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 1st by 2, 99
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Roadrunner Racing, Boat Racing, William Strauss
Sire: Oxbow
JP: Seems like he's blooming at just the right time. Trained sensationally into La. Derby, and he ran to those drills.MM: Further validated the BC Juv., but far more importantly, he's in peak form for two-time Derby-winning trainer
[FONT="]Known Agenda[/FONT]94
Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz, Jr.
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 1st by 2 3/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: St. Elias Stable
Sire: Curlin
JP: Blinkers a huge difference. Two sharp wins since added, peaking at right time for two-time Derby-winning trainer.MM: Viola colt has come a long way from Sam F. Davis also-ran to being one of the Derby favorites as Irad stays put.
[FONT="]Rock Your World[/FONT]100
John SadlerJoel Rosario
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 1st by 4 1/4, 100
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Hronis Racing and Talla Racing
Sire: Candy Ride
JP: Took the track from other pace rivals, set strong splits, earned big fig. Grand-looking colt has all the tools.MM: Unbeaten SA Derby winner late to Ky. Derby scene but that's OK; Sadler no longer under a CD jinx (Accelerate).
[FONT="]Medina Spirit[/FONT]99
Bob BaffertJohn Velazquez
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 2nd by 4 1/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Zedan Racing Stables
Sire: Protonico
JP: Reliable for a solid effort every time, never worse than second in five starts. Chased while wide in SA Derby.MM: Chink in the armor detected in distant runner-up finish in SA Derby; still, his overall record remains pretty solid.
[FONT="]Highly Motivated[/FONT]97
Chad BrownJavier Castellano
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3, 2nd by nk, 97
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Klaravich Stables
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Gave Essential Quality all he wanted, but had pace scenario he's unlikely to get in Derby. Distance a question, too.MM: Passed the two-turn test in Blue Grass but amid ideal circumstances; 4-time champion trainer seeks 1st Derby.
[FONT="]Midnight Bourbon[/FONT]96
Steve AsmussenMike Smith
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 2nd by 2, 96
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds
Sire: Tiznow
JP: Hard to fault his consistency this season at FG, turned in another solid performance when second best in La. Derby.MM: Hung in gamely for second in merry-go-round La. Derby; enough ability and class to encourage going forward.
[FONT="]Mandaloun[/FONT]98
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 6th by 11 3/4, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Juddmonte Farms
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Puzzling race in La. Derby after such a terrific performance when blinkers added in Risen Star. Won lone CD start.MM: Been a looooong time since a Derby winner was 5th or worse in final prep (Needles, '56); asks a lot of him.
[FONT="]Super Stock[/FONT]92
Steve AsmussenRicardo Santana, Jr.
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 1st by 2 1/2, 92
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Erv Woolsey and Keith Asmussen
Sire: Dialed In
JP: Got super trip behind contested pace in Ark. Derby. Fig came up light, but at least he's headed in right direction.MM: Colt who was 4th at 40-1 in Rebel tripped out perfectly in 12-1 Ark. Derby upset; HOF trainer in with a shot.
[FONT="]Soup and Sandwich[/FONT]90
Mark CasseTyler Gaffalione
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 2nd by 2 3/4, 90
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Live Oak Plantation
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Put away the other speed horses in Fla. Derby and ran on well. Lightly raced, but that was a good try.MM: Homebred gray who had his first CD breeze Saturday got a new jock Sunday as Johnny V. sticks with Baffert.
[FONT="]Bourbonic[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherKendrick Carmouche
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 1st by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Calumet Farm
Sire: Bernardini
JP: Wood upset makes him 3 for 4 since adding binkers, but soft fig an indictment of that field overall.MM: Shades of '99 Derby winner Charismatic -- ran for claiming, had big final prep, and will be a big price Derby Day.
[FONT="]Caddo River[/FONT]92
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 2nd by 2 1/2, 88
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Shortleaf Stable
Sire: Hard Spun
JP: Got the best of Concert Tour this time, but isn't giving off the vibe that he'll want additional distance.MM: Rather desperate in holding 2nd in Ark. Derby, but that was enough to get John Ed back to the big dance.
[FONT="]Dynamic One[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherJose Ortiz
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 2nd by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Repole Stable, Phipps Stable, St. Elias Stable
Sire: Union Rags
JP: Tough beat by stablemate in Wood, continues to make steady progress, probably be better a few months on.MM: Got one-upped by Bourbonic as a TAP longshot in heady Wood effort; seems a bit of a reach on overall form.
[FONT="]Helium[/FONT]84
Mark CasseJulien Leparoux
Last Race - Track: Tampa Bay Derby, 3/6, 1st by 3/4, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: D.J. Stable
Sire: Ironicus
JP: Stayed unbeaten when winning first try going long and on dirt, and took scenic route, but fig came up soft.MM: His Tampa BSF came back light but he was visually impressive; now amid a regular breeze schedule at Churchill.
[FONT="]Hidden Stash[/FONT]83
Vicki OliverRafael Bejarano
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3,4th by 10, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: BBN Racing
Sire: Constitution
JP: Made menacing move, then hung, which seems to be his MO. Would like to see him finish off race better.MM: Chestnut colt didn't close very effectively in last two but does have some run; possible exotics-ruiner, perhaps.
[FONT="]Like the King[/FONT]86
Wesley WardDrayden Van Dyke
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 1st by 1, 86
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: M Racing Group
Sire: Palace Malice
JP: Will have to see how he works on dirt to see if he's second coming of Animal Kingdom, but prior dirt races meh.MM: Savvy Van Dyke ride got him home over the Tapeta, but his mediocre dirt efforts make him a real longshot.
[FONT="]Sainthood[/FONT]86
Todd Pletcherundecided
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 2nd by 1, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: WinStar Farm and China Horse Club
Sire: Mshawish
JP: Probably deserved better fate in Jeff Ruby. Had to wait while rival zigged and zagged, then came with furious run.MM: Will have skeptics aplenty after being 2nd on the synthetic off a narrow maiden win; strong connections though.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Known Agenda[/FONT]94
Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz, Jr.
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 1st by 2 3/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: St. Elias Stable
Sire: Curlin
JP: Blinkers a huge difference. Two sharp wins since added, peaking at right time for two-time Derby-winning trainer.MM: Viola colt has come a long way from Sam F. Davis also-ran to being one of the Derby favorites as Irad stays put.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Rock Your World[/FONT]100
John SadlerJoel Rosario
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 1st by 4 1/4, 100
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Hronis Racing and Talla Racing
Sire: Candy Ride
JP: Took the track from other pace rivals, set strong splits, earned big fig. Grand-looking colt has all the tools.MM: Unbeaten SA Derby winner late to Ky. Derby scene but that's OK; Sadler no longer under a CD jinx (Accelerate).
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[FONT="][FONT="]Medina Spirit[/FONT]99
Bob BaffertJohn Velazquez
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 2nd by 4 1/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Zedan Racing Stables
Sire: Protonico
JP: Reliable for a solid effort every time, never worse than second in five starts. Chased while wide in SA Derby.MM: Chink in the armor detected in distant runner-up finish in SA Derby; still, his overall record remains pretty solid.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Highly Motivated[/FONT]97
Chad BrownJavier Castellano
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3, 2nd by nk, 97
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Klaravich Stables
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Gave Essential Quality all he wanted, but had pace scenario he's unlikely to get in Derby. Distance a question, too.MM: Passed the two-turn test in Blue Grass but amid ideal circumstances; 4-time champion trainer seeks 1st Derby.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Midnight Bourbon[/FONT]96
Steve AsmussenMike Smith
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 2nd by 2, 96
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds
Sire: Tiznow
JP: Hard to fault his consistency this season at FG, turned in another solid performance when second best in La. Derby.MM: Hung in gamely for second in merry-go-round La. Derby; enough ability and class to encourage going forward.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Mandaloun[/FONT]98
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 6th by 11 3/4, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Juddmonte Farms
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Puzzling race in La. Derby after such a terrific performance when blinkers added in Risen Star. Won lone CD start.MM: Been a looooong time since a Derby winner was 5th or worse in final prep (Needles, '56); asks a lot of him.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Super Stock[/FONT]92
Steve AsmussenRicardo Santana, Jr.
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 1st by 2 1/2, 92
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Erv Woolsey and Keith Asmussen
Sire: Dialed In
JP: Got super trip behind contested pace in Ark. Derby. Fig came up light, but at least he's headed in right direction.MM: Colt who was 4th at 40-1 in Rebel tripped out perfectly in 12-1 Ark. Derby upset; HOF trainer in with a shot.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Soup and Sandwich[/FONT]90
Mark CasseTyler Gaffalione
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 2nd by 2 3/4, 90
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Live Oak Plantation
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Put away the other speed horses in Fla. Derby and ran on well. Lightly raced, but that was a good try.MM: Homebred gray who had his first CD breeze Saturday got a new jock Sunday as Johnny V. sticks with Baffert.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Bourbonic[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherKendrick Carmouche
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 1st by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Calumet Farm
Sire: Bernardini
JP: Wood upset makes him 3 for 4 since adding binkers, but soft fig an indictment of that field overall.MM: Shades of '99 Derby winner Charismatic -- ran for claiming, had big final prep, and will be a big price Derby Day.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Caddo River[/FONT]92
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 2nd by 2 1/2, 88
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Shortleaf Stable
Sire: Hard Spun
JP: Got the best of Concert Tour this time, but isn't giving off the vibe that he'll want additional distance.MM: Rather desperate in holding 2nd in Ark. Derby, but that was enough to get John Ed back to the big dance.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Dynamic One[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherJose Ortiz
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 2nd by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Repole Stable, Phipps Stable, St. Elias Stable
Sire: Union Rags
JP: Tough beat by stablemate in Wood, continues to make steady progress, probably be better a few months on.MM: Got one-upped by Bourbonic as a TAP longshot in heady Wood effort; seems a bit of a reach on overall form.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Helium[/FONT]84
Mark CasseJulien Leparoux
Last Race - Track: Tampa Bay Derby, 3/6, 1st by 3/4, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: D.J. Stable
Sire: Ironicus
JP: Stayed unbeaten when winning first try going long and on dirt, and took scenic route, but fig came up soft.MM: His Tampa BSF came back light but he was visually impressive; now amid a regular breeze schedule at Churchill.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Hidden Stash[/FONT]83
Vicki OliverRafael Bejarano
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3,4th by 10, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: BBN Racing
Sire: Constitution
JP: Made menacing move, then hung, which seems to be his MO. Would like to see him finish off race better.MM: Chestnut colt didn't close very effectively in last two but does have some run; possible exotics-ruiner, perhaps.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Like the King[/FONT]86
Wesley WardDrayden Van Dyke
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 1st by 1, 86
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: M Racing Group
Sire: Palace Malice
JP: Will have to see how he works on dirt to see if he's second coming of Animal Kingdom, but prior dirt races meh.MM: Savvy Van Dyke ride got him home over the Tapeta, but his mediocre dirt efforts make him a real longshot.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Sainthood[/FONT]86
Todd Pletcherundecided
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 2nd by 1, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: WinStar Farm and China Horse Club
Sire: Mshawish
JP: Probably deserved better fate in Jeff Ruby. Had to wait while rival zigged and zagged, then came with furious run.MM: Will have skeptics aplenty after being 2nd on the synthetic off a narrow maiden win; strong connections though.
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Trainer/Jockey
McGeeOdds
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[FONT="][FONT="]Essential Quality[/FONT]97
Brad CoxLuis Saez
2-1
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3, 1st by nk, 97
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Godolphin
Sire: Tapit
JP: Have to admire his versatility. Has raced at 3 different tracks, on fast and slop, various pace scenarios, never lost.MM: Champ came through in Blue Grass with another big effort; back home at CD as a deserving Ky. Derby favorite
[FONT="]
Hot Rod Charlie[/FONT]99
Doug O'NeillFlavien Prat
6-1
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 1st by 2, 99
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Roadrunner Racing, Boat Racing, William Strauss
Sire: Oxbow
JP: Seems like he's blooming at just the right time. Trained sensationally into La. Derby, and he ran to those drills.MM: Further validated the BC Juv., but far more importantly, he's in peak form for two-time Derby-winning trainer
[FONT="]Known Agenda[/FONT]94
Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz, Jr.
8-1
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 1st by 2 3/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: St. Elias Stable
Sire: Curlin
JP: Blinkers a huge difference. Two sharp wins since added, peaking at right time for two-time Derby-winning trainer.MM: Viola colt has come a long way from Sam F. Davis also-ran to being one of the Derby favorites as Irad stays put.
[FONT="]Rock Your World[/FONT]100
John SadlerJoel Rosario
8-1
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 1st by 4 1/4, 100
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Hronis Racing and Talla Racing
Sire: Candy Ride
JP: Took the track from other pace rivals, set strong splits, earned big fig. Grand-looking colt has all the tools.MM: Unbeaten SA Derby winner late to Ky. Derby scene but that's OK; Sadler no longer under a CD jinx (Accelerate).
[FONT="]Medina Spirit[/FONT]99
Bob BaffertJohn Velazquez
12-1
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 2nd by 4 1/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Zedan Racing Stables
Sire: Protonico
JP: Reliable for a solid effort every time, never worse than second in five starts. Chased while wide in SA Derby.MM: Chink in the armor detected in distant runner-up finish in SA Derby; still, his overall record remains pretty solid.
[FONT="]Highly Motivated[/FONT]97
Chad BrownJavier Castellano
15-1
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3, 2nd by nk, 97
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Klaravich Stables
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Gave Essential Quality all he wanted, but had pace scenario he's unlikely to get in Derby. Distance a question, too.MM: Passed the two-turn test in Blue Grass but amid ideal circumstances; 4-time champion trainer seeks 1st Derby.
[FONT="]Midnight Bourbon[/FONT]96
Steve AsmussenMike Smith
15-1
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 2nd by 2, 96
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds
Sire: Tiznow
JP: Hard to fault his consistency this season at FG, turned in another solid performance when second best in La. Derby.MM: Hung in gamely for second in merry-go-round La. Derby; enough ability and class to encourage going forward.
[FONT="]Mandaloun[/FONT]98
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
20-1
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 6th by 11 3/4, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Juddmonte Farms
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Puzzling race in La. Derby after such a terrific performance when blinkers added in Risen Star. Won lone CD start.MM: Been a looooong time since a Derby winner was 5th or worse in final prep (Needles, '56); asks a lot of him.
[FONT="]Super Stock[/FONT]92
Steve AsmussenRicardo Santana, Jr.
20-1
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 1st by 2 1/2, 92
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Erv Woolsey and Keith Asmussen
Sire: Dialed In
JP: Got super trip behind contested pace in Ark. Derby. Fig came up light, but at least he's headed in right direction.MM: Colt who was 4th at 40-1 in Rebel tripped out perfectly in 12-1 Ark. Derby upset; HOF trainer in with a shot.
[FONT="]Soup and Sandwich[/FONT]90
Mark CasseTyler Gaffalione
30-1
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 2nd by 2 3/4, 90
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Live Oak Plantation
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Put away the other speed horses in Fla. Derby and ran on well. Lightly raced, but that was a good try.MM: Homebred gray who had his first CD breeze Saturday got a new jock Sunday as Johnny V. sticks with Baffert.
[FONT="]Bourbonic[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherKendrick Carmouche
50-1
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 1st by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Calumet Farm
Sire: Bernardini
JP: Wood upset makes him 3 for 4 since adding binkers, but soft fig an indictment of that field overall.MM: Shades of '99 Derby winner Charismatic -- ran for claiming, had big final prep, and will be a big price Derby Day.
[FONT="]Caddo River[/FONT]92
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
50-1
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 2nd by 2 1/2, 88
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Shortleaf Stable
Sire: Hard Spun
JP: Got the best of Concert Tour this time, but isn't giving off the vibe that he'll want additional distance.MM: Rather desperate in holding 2nd in Ark. Derby, but that was enough to get John Ed back to the big dance.
[FONT="]Dynamic One[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherJose Ortiz
50-1
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 2nd by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Repole Stable, Phipps Stable, St. Elias Stable
Sire: Union Rags
JP: Tough beat by stablemate in Wood, continues to make steady progress, probably be better a few months on.MM: Got one-upped by Bourbonic as a TAP longshot in heady Wood effort; seems a bit of a reach on overall form.
[FONT="]Helium[/FONT]84
Mark CasseJulien Leparoux
50-1
Last Race - Track: Tampa Bay Derby, 3/6, 1st by 3/4, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: D.J. Stable
Sire: Ironicus
JP: Stayed unbeaten when winning first try going long and on dirt, and took scenic route, but fig came up soft.MM: His Tampa BSF came back light but he was visually impressive; now amid a regular breeze schedule at Churchill.
[FONT="]Hidden Stash[/FONT]83
Vicki OliverRafael Bejarano
50-1
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3,4th by 10, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: BBN Racing
Sire: Constitution
JP: Made menacing move, then hung, which seems to be his MO. Would like to see him finish off race better.MM: Chestnut colt didn't close very effectively in last two but does have some run; possible exotics-ruiner, perhaps.
[FONT="]Like the King[/FONT]86
Wesley WardDrayden Van Dyke
50-1
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 1st by 1, 86
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: M Racing Group
Sire: Palace Malice
JP: Will have to see how he works on dirt to see if he's second coming of Animal Kingdom, but prior dirt races meh.MM: Savvy Van Dyke ride got him home over the Tapeta, but his mediocre dirt efforts make him a real longshot.
[FONT="]Sainthood[/FONT]86
Todd Pletcherundecided
50-1
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 2nd by 1, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: WinStar Farm and China Horse Club
Sire: Mshawish
JP: Probably deserved better fate in Jeff Ruby. Had to wait while rival zigged and zagged, then came with furious run.MM: Will have skeptics aplenty after being 2nd on the synthetic off a narrow maiden win; strong connections though.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Known Agenda[/FONT]94
Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz, Jr.
8-1
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 1st by 2 3/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: St. Elias Stable
Sire: Curlin
JP: Blinkers a huge difference. Two sharp wins since added, peaking at right time for two-time Derby-winning trainer.MM: Viola colt has come a long way from Sam F. Davis also-ran to being one of the Derby favorites as Irad stays put.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Rock Your World[/FONT]100
John SadlerJoel Rosario
8-1
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 1st by 4 1/4, 100
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Hronis Racing and Talla Racing
Sire: Candy Ride
JP: Took the track from other pace rivals, set strong splits, earned big fig. Grand-looking colt has all the tools.MM: Unbeaten SA Derby winner late to Ky. Derby scene but that's OK; Sadler no longer under a CD jinx (Accelerate).
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[FONT="][FONT="]Medina Spirit[/FONT]99
Bob BaffertJohn Velazquez
12-1
Last Race - Track: Santa Anita Derby, 4/3, 2nd by 4 1/4, 94
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Zedan Racing Stables
Sire: Protonico
JP: Reliable for a solid effort every time, never worse than second in five starts. Chased while wide in SA Derby.MM: Chink in the armor detected in distant runner-up finish in SA Derby; still, his overall record remains pretty solid.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Highly Motivated[/FONT]97
Chad BrownJavier Castellano
15-1
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3, 2nd by nk, 97
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Klaravich Stables
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Gave Essential Quality all he wanted, but had pace scenario he's unlikely to get in Derby. Distance a question, too.MM: Passed the two-turn test in Blue Grass but amid ideal circumstances; 4-time champion trainer seeks 1st Derby.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Midnight Bourbon[/FONT]96
Steve AsmussenMike Smith
15-1
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 2nd by 2, 96
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds
Sire: Tiznow
JP: Hard to fault his consistency this season at FG, turned in another solid performance when second best in La. Derby.MM: Hung in gamely for second in merry-go-round La. Derby; enough ability and class to encourage going forward.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Mandaloun[/FONT]98
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
20-1
Last Race - Track: Louisiana Derby, 3/20, 6th by 11 3/4, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Juddmonte Farms
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Puzzling race in La. Derby after such a terrific performance when blinkers added in Risen Star. Won lone CD start.MM: Been a looooong time since a Derby winner was 5th or worse in final prep (Needles, '56); asks a lot of him.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Super Stock[/FONT]92
Steve AsmussenRicardo Santana, Jr.
20-1
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 1st by 2 1/2, 92
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Erv Woolsey and Keith Asmussen
Sire: Dialed In
JP: Got super trip behind contested pace in Ark. Derby. Fig came up light, but at least he's headed in right direction.MM: Colt who was 4th at 40-1 in Rebel tripped out perfectly in 12-1 Ark. Derby upset; HOF trainer in with a shot.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Soup and Sandwich[/FONT]90
Mark CasseTyler Gaffalione
30-1
Last Race - Track: Florida Derby, 3/27, 2nd by 2 3/4, 90
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Live Oak Plantation
Sire: Into Mischief
JP: Put away the other speed horses in Fla. Derby and ran on well. Lightly raced, but that was a good try.MM: Homebred gray who had his first CD breeze Saturday got a new jock Sunday as Johnny V. sticks with Baffert.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Bourbonic[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherKendrick Carmouche
50-1
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 1st by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Calumet Farm
Sire: Bernardini
JP: Wood upset makes him 3 for 4 since adding binkers, but soft fig an indictment of that field overall.MM: Shades of '99 Derby winner Charismatic -- ran for claiming, had big final prep, and will be a big price Derby Day.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Caddo River[/FONT]92
Brad CoxFlorent Geroux
50-1
Last Race - Track: Arkansas Derby, 4/10, 2nd by 2 1/2, 88
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Shortleaf Stable
Sire: Hard Spun
JP: Got the best of Concert Tour this time, but isn't giving off the vibe that he'll want additional distance.MM: Rather desperate in holding 2nd in Ark. Derby, but that was enough to get John Ed back to the big dance.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Dynamic One[/FONT]89
Todd PletcherJose Ortiz
50-1
Last Race - Track: Wood Memorial, 4/3, 2nd by hd, 89
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: Repole Stable, Phipps Stable, St. Elias Stable
Sire: Union Rags
JP: Tough beat by stablemate in Wood, continues to make steady progress, probably be better a few months on.MM: Got one-upped by Bourbonic as a TAP longshot in heady Wood effort; seems a bit of a reach on overall form.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Helium[/FONT]84
Mark CasseJulien Leparoux
50-1
Last Race - Track: Tampa Bay Derby, 3/6, 1st by 3/4, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: D.J. Stable
Sire: Ironicus
JP: Stayed unbeaten when winning first try going long and on dirt, and took scenic route, but fig came up soft.MM: His Tampa BSF came back light but he was visually impressive; now amid a regular breeze schedule at Churchill.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Hidden Stash[/FONT]83
Vicki OliverRafael Bejarano
50-1
Last Race - Track: Blue Grass, 4/3,4th by 10, 82
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: BBN Racing
Sire: Constitution
JP: Made menacing move, then hung, which seems to be his MO. Would like to see him finish off race better.MM: Chestnut colt didn't close very effectively in last two but does have some run; possible exotics-ruiner, perhaps.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Like the King[/FONT]86
Wesley WardDrayden Van Dyke
50-1
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 1st by 1, 86
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: M Racing Group
Sire: Palace Malice
JP: Will have to see how he works on dirt to see if he's second coming of Animal Kingdom, but prior dirt races meh.MM: Savvy Van Dyke ride got him home over the Tapeta, but his mediocre dirt efforts make him a real longshot.
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[FONT="][FONT="]Sainthood[/FONT]86
Todd Pletcherundecided
50-1
Last Race - Track: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/27, 2nd by 1, 84
Next Likely Race - Track: Kentucky Derby, 1 1/4m, Churchill Downs, May 1
Owner: WinStar Farm and China Horse Club
Sire: Mshawish
JP: Probably deserved better fate in Jeff Ruby. Had to wait while rival zigged and zagged, then came with furious run.MM: Will have skeptics aplenty after being 2nd on the synthetic off a narrow maiden win; strong connections though.
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Final group standings going into May 1st
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Brad Cox
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Doug O'Neill
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Steve Asmussen
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Wesley Ward
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Todd Pletcher
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John Sadler
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Todd Pletcher
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Bob Baffert
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Steve Asmussen
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Brad Cox
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Brad Cox
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Chad Brown
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Mark Casse
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Mark Casse
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Todd Pletcher
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Todd Pletcher
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Vicki Oliver
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Peter Eurton
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Greg Foley
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Peter Miller
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Bob Baffert
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Kenny McPeek
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Robertino Diodoro
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1
[FONT="]Essential Quality[/FONT]Brad Cox
[FONT="]140[/FONT]
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2
[FONT="]Hot Rod Charlie[/FONT]Doug O'Neill
[FONT="]110[/FONT]
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3
[FONT="]Super Stock[/FONT]Steve Asmussen
[FONT="]109[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Like the King[/FONT]Wesley Ward
[FONT="]104[/FONT]
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5
[FONT="]Known Agenda[/FONT]Todd Pletcher
[FONT="]102[/FONT]
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6
[FONT="]Rock Your World[/FONT]John Sadler
[FONT="]100[/FONT]
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7
[FONT="]Bourbonic[/FONT]Todd Pletcher
[FONT="]100[/FONT]
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8
[FONT="]Medina Spirit[/FONT]Bob Baffert
[FONT="]74[/FONT]
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9
[FONT="]Midnight Bourbon[/FONT]Steve Asmussen
[FONT="]66[/FONT]
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10
[FONT="]Mandaloun[/FONT]Brad Cox
[FONT="]52[/FONT]
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11
[FONT="]Caddo River[/FONT]Brad Cox
[FONT="]50[/FONT]
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12
[FONT="]Highly Motivated[/FONT]Chad Brown
[FONT="]50[/FONT]
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13
[FONT="]Helium[/FONT]Mark Casse
[FONT="]50[/FONT]
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14
[FONT="]Soup and Sandwich[/FONT]Mark Casse
[FONT="]40[/FONT]
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15
[FONT="]Dynamic One[/FONT]Todd Pletcher
[FONT="]40[/FONT]
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16
[FONT="]Sainthood[/FONT]Todd Pletcher
[FONT="]40[/FONT]
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17
[FONT="]Hidden Stash[/FONT]Vicki Oliver
[FONT="]32[/FONT]
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18
[FONT="]Dream Shake[/FONT]Peter Eurton
[FONT="]30[/FONT]
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19
[FONT="]O Besos[/FONT]Greg Foley
[FONT="]25[/FONT]
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20
[FONT="]Get Her Number[/FONT]Peter Miller
[FONT="]20[/FONT]
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21
[FONT="]Hozier[/FONT]Bob Baffert
[FONT="]20[/FONT]
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22
[FONT="]King Fury[/FONT]Kenny McPeek
[FONT="]20[/FONT]
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23
[FONT="]Keepmeinmind[/FONT]Robertino Diodoro
[FONT="]10[/FONT]
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Here is how the top 20 is shaping up, with trainers and points totals:
1. Essential Quality (Brad Cox, 140 points)
2. Hot Rod Charlie (Doug O'Neill, 110)
3. Super Stock (Steve Asmussen, 109)
4. Like the King (Wesley Ward, 104)
5. Known Agenda (Todd Pletcher, 102)
6. Rock Your World (John Sadler, 100)
7. Bourbonic (Pletcher, 100)
8. Medina Spirit (Bob Baffert, 74)
9. Midnight Bourbon (Asmussen, 66)
10. Mandaloun (Cox, 52)
11. Caddo River – (Cox, 50)
12. Highly Motivated (Chad Brown, 50)
13. Helium (Mark Casse, 50)
14. Soup and Sandwich (Casse, 40)
15. Dynamic One (Pletcher, 40)
16. Sainthood (Pletcher, 40)
17. Hidden Stash (Victoria Oliver, 32)
18. O Besos (Greg Foley, 25)
19. King Fury (Kenny McPeek, 20)
20. Keepmeinmind (Robertino Diodoro, 18)
21. Brooklyn Strong (Daniel Velazquez, 10)
22. Starrininmydreams (Dallas Stewart, 4)
Here is how the top 20 is shaping up, with trainers and points totals:
1. Essential Quality (Brad Cox, 140 points)
2. Hot Rod Charlie (Doug O'Neill, 110)
3. Super Stock (Steve Asmussen, 109)
4. Like the King (Wesley Ward, 104)
5. Known Agenda (Todd Pletcher, 102)
6. Rock Your World (John Sadler, 100)
7. Bourbonic (Pletcher, 100)
8. Medina Spirit (Bob Baffert, 74)
9. Midnight Bourbon (Asmussen, 66)
10. Mandaloun (Cox, 52)
11. Caddo River – (Cox, 50)
12. Highly Motivated (Chad Brown, 50)
13. Helium (Mark Casse, 50)
14. Soup and Sandwich (Casse, 40)
15. Dynamic One (Pletcher, 40)
16. Sainthood (Pletcher, 40)
17. Hidden Stash (Victoria Oliver, 32)
18. O Besos (Greg Foley, 25)
19. King Fury (Kenny McPeek, 20)
20. Keepmeinmind (Robertino Diodoro, 18)
21. Brooklyn Strong (Daniel Velazquez, 10)
22. Starrininmydreams (Dallas Stewart, 4)
Probables
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Click on horse in post 51 and see stars..
Rock Your World can press the leader from the outside or stalk outside in the clear, his chances to win will remain high. Therefore, Rock Your World's ideal post falls between posts 9 and 15 to set himself up for a pressing or stalking trip. From there jockey Joel Rosario can watch how the cavalry charge
Rock Your World can press the leader from the outside or stalk outside in the clear, his chances to win will remain high. Therefore, Rock Your World's ideal post falls between posts 9 and 15 to set himself up for a pressing or stalking trip. From there jockey Joel Rosario can watch how the cavalry charge
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[FONT="]2021 Kentucky Derby Post Draw[/FONT]
[FONT="]When: Tuesday, April 27
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[FONT="]Time: 11 a.m. ET[/FONT]
[FONT="]TV and Live Stream: NBCSN and KentuckyDerby.com[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Early Odds[/FONT]
[FONT="]Essential Quality 3-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Rock Your World 6-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Known Agenda 8-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Highly Motivated 10-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Hot Rod Charlie 10-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Medina Spirit 15-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Midnight Bourbon 20-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Mandaloun 20-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Super Stock 20-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Soup and Sandwich 30-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]O Besos 30-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Like the King 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sainthood 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]King Fury 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Bourbonic 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Helium 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Dynamic One 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Hidden Stash 50-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Keepmeinmind 50-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Brooklyn Strong 50-1[/FONT]
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[FONT="]2021 Kentucky Derby Post Draw[/FONT]
[FONT="]When: Tuesday, April 27
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[FONT="]Time: 11 a.m. ET[/FONT]
[FONT="]TV and Live Stream: NBCSN and KentuckyDerby.com[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Early Odds[/FONT]
[FONT="]Essential Quality 3-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Rock Your World 6-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Known Agenda 8-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Highly Motivated 10-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Hot Rod Charlie 10-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Medina Spirit 15-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Midnight Bourbon 20-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Mandaloun 20-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Super Stock 20-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Soup and Sandwich 30-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]O Besos 30-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Like the King 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sainthood 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]King Fury 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Bourbonic 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Helium 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Dynamic One 40-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Hidden Stash 50-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Keepmeinmind 50-1[/FONT]
[FONT="]Brooklyn Strong 50-1[/FONT]
My first impression after looking at the draw is that Mandaloun should get a dream trip.
I think you can toss the 2,3,4,5,12,13,19, and 20 right now. If one of those eight win this thing I will never wager on a horse race again. Seriously, though, this Derby looks to me like it has great money-making potential because you can realistically whittle the field down to 12 legitimate chances. Known Agenda will be at fair odds due to the "bullshit" rail draw narrative. There will likely be a steam play on Rock Your World and EQ will go off as favorite - so if you can pick the winner outside of those two, the exotics should be sweet.
I think you can toss the 2,3,4,5,12,13,19, and 20 right now. If one of those eight win this thing I will never wager on a horse race again. Seriously, though, this Derby looks to me like it has great money-making potential because you can realistically whittle the field down to 12 legitimate chances. Known Agenda will be at fair odds due to the "bullshit" rail draw narrative. There will likely be a steam play on Rock Your World and EQ will go off as favorite - so if you can pick the winner outside of those two, the exotics should be sweet.
FYI on The gate this year at CD there is a 20 horse gate now there so in years past the gate was separated 1 thru 14 and than you would have the auxiliary gate 15-20.The 1 post was horrific because the horse would be right on the rail but now the horse has some room now. The first turn should be interesting to say the least with the charge to get into position. I could see some crazy results come Sat evening
Go back and watch Helium win the Tampa Bay Derby. He got all but knocked out in the first turn. Resettled and circled horses to win the race pretty easily.
I know that his Beyer was nothing special (pretty lousy for this field) but I'm gonna use him at a big price on Saturday. If he runs back to that TB Derby, with a relatively clean trip, I think he has a shot to get the Roses.
I know that his Beyer was nothing special (pretty lousy for this field) but I'm gonna use him at a big price on Saturday. If he runs back to that TB Derby, with a relatively clean trip, I think he has a shot to get the Roses.
