![]() Ran a decent race considering poor start in FOY still have some doubts about him going longer. Owner: OGMA, Restrepo, Ramior, Sterling, CMNWLTHĭebut maiden sprint winner blew break in better-than-looked FOY Derby seems like a reach. Last Race: Fountain of Youth, 3/4, 4th by 6 3/4, 88 Hasn't beaten much, but visual impression and pedigree have attracted him some fan support. Modest speed figures, but tactical speed could play well in Louisiana Derby short on true pace. Owner: Westerberg, Magnier, Poulin, Tabor, Smith, et alīeaten favorite in Rebel ran better than looked: chased fast pace, traffic top stretch, tried to finish.Īgree his Rebel trip was far from ideal next prep critical as he plays catch up in points race. Last Race: Rebel Stakes, 2/25, 4th by 5 1/4, 85 Moved early into fast paces twice at FG will try to secure Derby berth on synth in Jeff Ruby. Moved early, ran well in collapsing-pace Risen Star, among likely favorites on synthetic next out. Owner: Patrica's Hope LLC and Phillip Sagan Next Likely Race: Jeff Ruby Steaks, 1 1/8m, Turfway Park, 3/25 No match for Forte, but did step forward in FOY 40 pts. Nine-point Beyer progression FOY, previously second to subsequent Rebel winner, improving sort. Last Race: Fountain of Youth, 3/4, 2nd by 4 1/2, 91 Had shown hints of potential, but Gotham romp was still a surprise looks to validate it next time. Unsure what to make of fast-pace, wet-track Gotham romp, but 54-point total puts him in Derby. Next Likely Race: Blue Grass or Wood, 1 1/8, Kee, 4/8 or Aqu, 4/8 Precocious colt lost Sham as heavy fave missed 3 weeks of works, has 0 points clock is ticking. Scratched from San Felipe on March 4 with foot issue, zero Derby points, up against the calendar. Progressive type has improved with every start finishes like one that will stay Derby distance. Last Race: Risen Star, 2/18, 1st by 1, 89Įach start better than start before another late-runner on Derby list relatively light on speed. San Felipe flow didn't favor closers, so deserves credit for rallying look for progression next time. Liked his rallying third last out on SA surface not conducive to closers, same challenge next out. Last Race: San Felipe, 3/4, 3rd by 3 3/4, 94 Lacks any early speed, but his late rally has been reliable must hope for Derby pace collapse. Last Race: Rebel Stakes, 2/25, 2nd by 1, 92īenefited from fast-slow race shape finishing second in Rebel well-bred closer fires every start. Withers handed to him on silver platter, fast pace and rail trip, he was good enough to exploit.Įarned a decent fig in Withers, and distance is no concern don't think we've yet seen his peak. Showed versatility in trouble-free Rebel score already has enough points to make the Derby. Took longer than usual to recover from strong win in Rebel, returned to the work tab March 19. Had doubts pre-Rebel, but he dealt with adversity admirably now the top ex-Baffert runner. Tough trip finishing better-than-looked third on OP wet track, has more speed than he showed. ![]() Owner: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al Next Likely Race: Arkansas Derby, 1 1/8m, Oaklawn Park, 4/1 Last Race: Rebel Stakes, 2/25, 3rd by 2 1/2, 90 Showed new gears in game San Felipe still has some developing to do, but the talent is there. Two-start colt compensates for lack of seasoning with attribute in short supply this list: speed. Last Race: San Felipe, 3/4, 2nd by 2 1/2, 96 Next Likely Race: Louisiana Derby, 1 3/16m, Fair Grounds, 3/25įavorable "race shape" winning Lecomte, third-place Confidence Game won Rebel next time out.Ĭox's strong finisher ran well back in January must deliver in La. Won despite showing all of his bad habits needs to progress mentally if he's to win the Derby. Liked his N1X two back more than last-out graded win no-speed closer leaves himself lot to do. Owner: Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable Next Likely Race: Blue Grass, 1 1/8m, Keeneland, 4/8 Last Race: Tampa Bay Derby, 3/11, 1st by 2, 88 Yakteen's top Derby hope may have been with him from Day One San Felipe score convincing. Successive stakes wins at 8.5f Practical Joke colt faces same longer-distance challenge as others. Owner: Pierre and Leslie Amestoy, Roger Beasley Next Likely Race: SA Derby, 1 1/8m, Santa Anita, 4/8 Picked up right where he left off in dominant FOY score reliable, versatile - deserving favorite. Smashing comeback cements juvenile champion early favorite Florida and Kentucky derbies. Next Likely Race: Florida Derby, 1 1/8, Gulfstream Park, 4/1 Last Race: Fountain of Youth, 3/4, 1st by 4 1/2, 98
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