| John Asher's Kentucky Derby 132 Top 20 |
| Last Updated: 04.07.2006 |
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| Rank |
Horse |
Trainer |
Sire |
Comment |
| 1 |
Lawyer Ron |
Holthus |
Langfuhr |
Continues to train beautifully for the Arkansas Derby |
| 2 |
Brother Derek |
Hendricks |
Benchmark |
Will nail down role of Derby favorite with big SA Derby win |
| 3 |
First Samurai |
Brothers |
Giant's Causeway |
One more chance in Blue Grass to prove his two-turn mettle |
| 4 |
Private Vow |
Asmussen |
Broken Vow |
Don't give up on him yet -- the goal is May 6 |
| 5 |
Sacred Light |
Hofmans |
Holy Bull |
Could improve his stock significantly in Santa Anita Derby |
| 6 |
Barbaro |
Matz |
Dynaformer |
Unbeaten Florida Derby winner -- will he be tough enough? |
| 7 |
Strong Contender |
Ward |
Maria's Mon |
One last chance in Blue Grass to earn spot in Derby field |
| 8 |
A.P. Warrior |
Shirreffs |
A.P. Indy |
Santa Anita Derby can validate return in San Felipe |
| 9 |
Cause to Believe |
Hollendorfer |
Maria's Mon |
Chance to become a serious player in Illinois Derby |
| 10 |
Discreet Cat |
bin Suroor |
Forest Wildcat |
Dominating win in Dubai -- worries about seasoning, pedigree |
| 11 |
Sunriver |
Pletcher |
Saint Ballado |
Big effort in Florida Derby by full brother to Ashado |
| 12 |
Red Raymond |
Holthus |
Deputy Commander |
Pedigree says he'll improve with more distance |
| 13 |
Point Determined |
Baffert |
Point Given |
Gets Bejarano for quality check in Santa Anita derby |
| 14 |
Bob and John |
Baffert |
Seeking the Gold |
Skipped date with big boys in California for run in Wood |
| 15 |
Steppenwolfer |
Peitz |
Maria's Mon |
Look for better in Arkansas Derby and beyond |
| 16 |
Deputy Glitters |
Albertrani |
Deputy Commander |
Chance in the wood to prove he belongs |
| 17 |
Bluegrass Cat |
Pletcher |
Storm Cat |
Puzzling run in Tampa Bay, looking to Blue Grass for clues |
| 18 |
Sharp Humor |
Romans |
Distorted Humor |
Big Fla Derby, but running style a problem in THE Derby |
| 19 |
My Golden Song |
Pletcher |
Unbridled's Song |
Could move up the list with big run in Illinos |
| 20 |
Showing Up |
Tagg |
Strategic Mission |
Bruise knocked him out of Wood, chances are long now |
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| Jill Byrne's Kentucky Derby 132 Top 10 |
| Last Updated: 04.03.2006 |
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| Rank |
Horse |
Trainer |
Sire |
Comment |
| 1 |
Brother Derek |
Hendricks |
Benchmark |
Working bullets for Santa Anita Derby |
| 2 |
Discreet Cat |
Bin Suroor |
Forestry |
As talented as anything in the states |
| 3 |
Lawyer Ron |
Holthus |
Langfuhr |
Rated and showed a strong turn of foot in Rebel win |
| 4 |
First Samurai |
Brothers |
Giant's Causeway |
Can ride the Keeneland bias to Bluegrass win |
| 5 |
Bluegrass Cat |
Pletcher |
Storm Cat |
Must improve off Tampa 2nd;excuse, lost a shoe |
| 6 |
Barbaro |
Matz |
Dynaformer |
Fought gamely in Fl. Derby win, galloped out well. |
| 7 |
A.P. Warrior |
Shirreffs |
A.P. Indy |
Finally showed why he cost 1.3 mil in Felipe win |
| 8 |
Point Determined |
Baffert |
Point Given |
Must show he can get close to Derek now. |
| 9 |
Strong Contender |
Ward |
Maria's Mon |
The Bluegrass is his one shot to make it. |
| 10 |
Showing Up |
Tagg |
Strategic Mission |
Takes a big jump in the Wood off impressive wins |
| 11 |
Sacred Light |
Hofmans |
Holy Bull |
Santa Anita Derby will show if he belongs. |
| 12 |
Cause to Believe |
Hollendorfer |
Maria's Mon |
Illinois Derby should be a good setup for him. |
| 13 |
Bob and John |
Baffert |
Seeking The Gold |
Hoping to use the Wood as a spring board to KY. |
| 14 |
Deputy Glitters |
Albertrani |
Deputy Commander |
Back to back big efforts and a pedigree to go on |
| 15 |
Sweetnorthernsaint |
Trombetta |
Sweetsouthernsaint |
Going to Illinois for a "softer" spot. |
| 16 |
Steppenwolfer |
Peitz |
Aptitude |
Steady performer may be a cut below the top |
| 17 |
Private Vow |
Asmussen |
Broken Vow |
Faltered badly in the Rebel; must regroup now |
| 18 |
Sunriver |
Pletcher |
Saint Ballado |
Lackluster 3rd in Fl. Derby sends him to KY. |
| 19 |
Sharp Humor |
Romans |
Distorted Humor |
The Gulfstream speed bias aided his finish. |
| 20 |
Keyed Entry |
Pletcher |
Honour and Glory |
Wood will show if he can handle more distance |
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| Steve Fugitte's Kentucky Derby 132 Top 10 |
| Last Updated: 04.04.2006 |
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| Rank |
Horse |
Trainer |
Sire |
Comment |
| 1 |
Lawyer Ron |
Holthus |
Langfuhr |
Will he or Derek will be favored if both win out? |
| 2 |
Brother Derek |
Hendricks |
Benchmark |
Love the way he rated @ SA; peaking forever? |
| 3 |
Barbaro |
Matz |
Dynaformer |
Very professional win; spacing seems to work |
| 4 |
Discreet Cat |
Bin Suroor |
Forestry |
Best plan is to get on over here and get acclimated |
| 5 |
Keyed Entry |
Pletcher |
Honour and Glory |
Need only finish like a router in the Wood Memorial |
| 6 |
Strong Contender |
Ward |
Maria's Mon |
Keeneland home game makes sense |
| 7 |
Sharp Humor |
Romans |
Distorted Humor |
Huge race in defeat; playing catch up but real nice |
| 8 |
A.P. Warrior |
Shirreffs |
A.P. Indy |
Bandwagon loading up; overrated off one race? |
| 9 |
Steppenwolfer |
Peitz |
Aptitude |
Would love to get a line on him outside OP |
| 10 |
Showing Up |
Tagg |
Strategic Mission |
Accepts a tougher Wood spot to get spacing |
| 11 |
Red Raymond |
Holthus |
Deputy Commander |
Closer is very underrated; quietly banking earnings |
| 12 |
Private Vow |
Asmussen |
Broken Vow |
He had to need that race and showed grit |
| 13 |
Deputy Glitters |
T. Albertrani |
Deputy Commander |
Super game in Tampa Derby upset; sleeper |
| 14 |
Cause to Believe |
Hollendorfer |
Maria's Mon |
Late nom may run into red tape on draw day |
| 15 |
Point Determined |
Baffert |
Point Given |
Solid placing but he needs to beat this kind |
| 16 |
Bluegrass Cat |
Pletcher |
Storm Cat |
Dethroned in an underwhelming effort @ TAM |
| 17 |
Sunriver |
Pletcher |
Saint Ballado |
Solid grinding third in FLA Derby; needs more |
| 18 |
First Samurai |
Brothers |
Giant's Causeway |
Staminawise he may fit better in Preakness |
| 19 |
Like Now |
McLaughlin |
Jules |
Maybe they will catch Derby fever; nice prospect |
| 20 |
With A City |
M. Maker |
City Zip |
Hard to tell about Poly prep; training to the Derby? |
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| Mark Hoard's Kentucky Derby 132 Top 20 |
| Last Updated: 04.01.2006 |
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| Rank |
Horse |
Trainer |
Sire |
Comment |
| 1 |
Brother Derek |
Hendricks |
Benchmark |
Should come to KY the favorite |
| 2 |
Lawyer Ron |
Holthus |
Langfuhr |
Added new dimension in Rebel |
| 3 |
Barbaro |
Matz |
Dynaformer |
Punched his ticket to Lou. |
| 4 |
First Samurai |
Brothers |
Giant's Causeway |
First horse @ CD; Blue Grass next |
| 5 |
A.P. Warrior |
Shirreffs |
A.P. Indy |
Now gets match-up w/#1 |
| 6 |
Point Determined |
Baffert |
Point Given |
Tons of potential |
| 7 |
Keyed Entry |
Pletcher |
Honour and Glory |
Still ? distance ability |
| 8 |
Sweetnorthernsaint |
Trombetta |
Sweetsouthernsaint |
Switches to Ill. for final try |
| 9 |
Discreet Cat |
bin Suroor |
Forestry |
Looks like the real deal |
| 10 |
Red Raymond |
Holthus |
Deputy Commander |
Just keeps moving forward |
| 11 |
Bluegrass Cat |
Pletcher |
Storm Cat |
Tampa effort troubling |
| 12 |
Sharp Humor |
Romans |
Distorted Humor |
Gave Barbaro all he could handle |
| 13 |
Strong Contender |
Ward |
Maria's Mon |
May not have the $ |
| 14 |
Deputy Glitters |
Albertrani |
Deputy Commander |
Improving at right time |
| 15 |
Bob and John |
Baffert |
Seeking the Gold |
Middle move; but hung late |
| 16 |
Private Vow |
Asmussen |
Broken Vow |
Didn't exactly inspire in Rebel |
| 17 |
Cause to Believe |
Hollendorfer |
Maria's Mon |
Earning his way on soft circuit |
| 18 |
My Golden Song |
Pletcher |
Unbridled's Song |
Making his way in top barn |
| 19 |
Sunriver |
Pletcher |
Saint Ballado |
Willing to give one more chance |
| 20 |
Sacred Light |
Hofmans |
Holy Bull |
Can make a big move up Saturday |
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| Roxy Roxborough's Kentucky Derby 132 Top 20 |
| Last Updated: 04.03.2006 |
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| Rank |
Horse |
Trainer |
Odds |
Comment |
| 1 |
Brother Derek |
Hendricks |
7 - 1 |
Favorite in SA Derby, working well |
| 2 |
Barbaro |
Matz |
8 - 1 |
Five starts, all two turns, all wins |
| 3 |
Lawyer Ron |
Holthus |
9 -1 |
5 straight two turn wins, adaptable |
| 4 |
First Samurai |
Brothers |
15-1 |
9 furlong horse, probably. 10F, ?? |
| 5 |
Bluegrass Cat |
Pletcher |
18-1 |
Price been drifting upwards in futures |
| 6 |
Discreet Cat |
bin Suroor |
20-1 |
No Derby decision before 4/15 |
| 7 |
Keyed Entry |
Pletcher |
20-1 |
Wood first/second punches his ticket |
| 8 |
A.P. Warrior |
Sherriffs |
20-1 |
Trainer had 2005 Derby winner |
| 9 |
Bob and John |
Baffert |
22-1 |
In the money 7 straight 2 turn races |
| 10 |
Strong Contender |
J. Ward |
25-1 |
Talented, trainer has lost the plot |
| 11 |
Cause to Believe |
Hollendorfer |
25-1 |
Never worse than second in 9 starts |
| 12 |
Sweetnorthernsaint |
Trombetta |
30-1 |
Must "hit the board" in ILL Derby |
| 13 |
Point Determined |
Baffert |
35-1 |
Needs to step it up in SA Derby |
| 14 |
Sacred Light |
Hofmans |
35-1 |
Second to Derek, and that ain't bad |
| 15 |
Deputy Glitters |
McLaughlin |
40-1 |
Find out if he belongs in the Wood |
| 16 |
Showing Up |
Tagg |
40-1 |
Two races, both super. Playing catch-up |
| 17 |
Sunriver |
Pletcher |
50-1 |
May not have enough earnings |
| 18 |
Private Vow |
Asmussen |
50-1 |
One more chance in Ark Derby |
| 19 |
Achilles of Troy |
L.Feustel |
50-1 |
Spasms in Gotham |
| 20 |
With a City |
Maker |
200-1 |
If he wins, I'll quit drinking and gambling |
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