| PP |
Horse |
Comment |
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| 1. |
Macho Again |
Won 7-furlong Derby Trial but shows little in races beyond a mile. |
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| 2. |
Tres Borrachos |
Set pace in Arkansas Derby; possible pace factor again here. |
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| 3. |
Icabad Crane |
Only starter with prior Pimlico experience; won Preakness-prep Tesio Stakes. |
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| 4. |
Yankee Bravo |
Career 3-0 through California Derby in January; chased Colonel John and Pyro in derbies since. |
|
| 6. |
Racecar Rhapsody |
Unsuccessful in four straight graded stakes since October maiden win. |
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| 7. |
Big Brown |
Delivered in the Derby when some cause to question. There isn't any now. |
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| 8. |
Kentucky Bear |
Bargain ($42,000) '06 Keeneland purchase was third in Blue Grass in third career start. |
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| 9. |
Stevil |
Another with only one career win; gets Zito, LaPenta more Triple Crown action. |
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| 10. |
Riley Tucker |
Been keeping stakes company, but not quite keeping up with the stakes winners. |
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| 11. |
Giant Moon |
Showed early speed in 4-for-4 career start; fourth in Wood Memorial last out. |
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| 12. |
Gayego |
Disregard deplorable Derby and he's most likely to give Big Brown competition. |
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| 13. |
Hey Byrn |
Unraced since April 12 Holy Bull Stakes win; handled easily by Big Brown in Florida Derby. |