With only 43 days left until the Kentucky derby, here is my first list of the 20 horses who I think have a good chance at the run for the roses. ( in no particular order)
Upstart ( Flatter - Party Silks ) Race Record- 6: 3-2-1 I have followed Upstart since his maiden win in August. NY-Bred's have always been a favorite of mine, so it made me love this horse even more. After Upstart went on to win the Funny Cide, I knew he was going to be a top contender. He proved me right after winning the Holy Bull, and placing in the money in all of his starts. He is headed towards the Florida Derby on March 28th. |
El Kabeir ( Scat Daddy - Great Venue ) Race Record- 8: 4-2-1 This horse is truly " The Boss ". After winning multiple graded stakes races, he has continuously prove he is good. He has ran three times this year, finishing in the one two spots both times. I really like this florida bred colt, and I know that he will go on to do great things. El Kabeir is headed towards the Wood Memorial on April 4th. |
Carpe Diem ( Giant's Causeway - Rebridled Dreams ) Race Record- 4: 3-1 This horse is very talented. The first time I had ever heard of him was when he won the the Breeder's Futurity. After that I watched him finish second in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile and win his 2015 debut, the Tampa Bay Derby. I really feel he is a force to be recon with. Carpe Diem is headed towards the Blue Grass Stakes on April 4th. |
American Pharaoh ( Pioneerof The Nile - Littleprincessemma ) Race Record- 4: 3 After American Pharaoh's win in the Rebel Stakes last weekend, he has really proved he can handle anything. He threw his shoe, and still ran very impressively. He has run only four times, but has won three of those four starts. He looks like a real contender come Derby day. American Pharaoh is headed towards the Arkansas Derby on April 11th |
Far From Over ( Blame - Alchemist ) Race Record: 2: 2 This horse is incredible. He has only ran twice, winning both, but his win in the Withers Stakes was very impressive. He hasn't totally proven himself yet, being that he only ran twice, but he is next running in the Wood Memorial, on April 4th, so we shall see if he keeps it up. |
Dortmund ( Big Brown - Our Josephina ) Race Record- 5: 5 Dortmund is a beast. He is undefeated so far in 5 starts, 3 being graded stakes. I really think this horse is one of the favorite for the Derby thus far. Dortmund has really showed everyone that he is a top contender. He has showed how much heart he has and thats important when running for the roses. |
Firing Line ( Line Of David - Sister Girl Blues ) Race Record: 2-1-2-2 Firing Line has constantly proven he can hang with the big horses. He has finished second to dortmund twice, in two graded stakes races. He is good, he just needs to show it more. He will have his chance on Sunday, March 22nd, in the Sunland derby, which he is the favorite for. |
Itsaknockout ( Lemon Drop Kid - Stormy B ) Race Record: 1-1-1 Itsaknockout has been unstoppable down in Gulfstream, winning three races, one being a graded stakes. He ran good in the Fountain of Youth, but only won due to disqualification. He is still a bit unproven in my eyes, but looks like a good contender. |
Bold Conquest ( Curlin - One For Jim ) Race Record: 2-1-2-3-0-3 I have really been liking this horse. He has only won once, a maiden special weight, but he has only finished out of the money once as well. I feel he will keep improving and will make a great derby prospect if he can get ready in time. Bold Conquest is heading towards the Arkansas Derby on April 11th |
International Star ( Fusaichi Peagasus - Parlez ) Race Record: 1-2-2-1-0-0-1-1 International Star has proven that he is better on dirt than turf, which makes him good for the derby. I am not a huge fan of this horse but he is good. I have a feeling he will do good things in the future. He is headed towards the Louisiana Derby on March 28th. |
Far Right ( Notional - Zindi ) Race Record: 2-2-1-0-3-3-1-1 This horse has had a perfect last two trips out. I had never really heard of him before his win in the Smarty Jones. He has proved he is good, and in the slop too. I would love to see this horse run against different competition to really see if he can prove himself again. He is headed towards the Arkansas Derby on April 11th. |
Mr.Z ( Malibu Moon - Stormy Bear ) Race Record: 1-2-2-0-2-0-2-3-3-3 Mr.Z has raced plenty of times but he has only won once. He is yet to win a stakes race. He has the knowledge thats for sure, but can he win a stakes race before the Derby? Maybe not, but he still is a strong contender. |
Blofeld ( Quality Road - Storm Minstrel ) Race Record: 1-1-1 Blofeld is undefeated in three starts so far. He hasn't had a 2015 debut yet, so I'm not really sure if he is a proven contender for the Derby yet. There has been no news on him in a while, so I am going by what he did last year, if he runs the same, then he should be good in the Derby. |
One Great Dane ( Lookin at Lucky - Echo Harbor ) Race Record: 3-2-1-6-1 This horse is still a bit unproven, finishing 6th in his only stakes company, but I have a good feeling about this one. On March 19th, One Great Dane won his allowance race by 9 & 3/4 lengths. I really think if he could run and do good in stakes company he will be a great contender for the Derby. |
Prospect Park ( Tapit - Quiet Romance ) Race Record: 2-3-1-1-2 I really like the looks of this colt. In his first stakes race, which was jam packed with hard competition, he manage to finish second, beating out Bolo, Lord Nelson, Ocho Ocho Ocho and many others. If he could run in another stakes race before the derby and do well I think he will be in a good position. |
War Story ( Northern Afleet - Belle Watling ) Race Record: 1-1-2-2 This horse has ran in only two stakes races, finishing second both times to International Star. He has won twice also, in a maiden special weight and an allowance. He looks good but I feel he needs some more knowledge before going to the Kentucky Derby. |
Frosted ( Tapit - Fast Cookie ) Race Record: 2-2-1-2-2-0 Frosted is a good horse. He has run many good races but has only won once. He has finished 2nd twice, and 4th in his three stakes starts. He has the knowledge, but he lacks the some points. Frosted is heading towards the Wood memorial on April 4th |
Metaboss ( Street Boss - Spinning Yarns) Race Record: 3-0-2-1-1 I really liked Metaboss win in the El Camino real Derby. he has the talent to be a great horses. He has only ran five times, two being graded stakes, in which he finished fourth and first. Metaboss is entered in the Spiral Stakes this weekend, March 21st. |
Madefromlucky ( Lookin at Lucky - Home From Oz ) Race Record: 0-3-2-1-1-2 Madefromlucky looks like he could be a good Derby contender if he earns a bit more knowledge in stakes races. he has only run one stakes race in which he finished second to American Pharaoh. It was a good run. He has won a maiden special weight as well and has placed in the money in all but one start. |
Conquest Typhoon ( Stormy Atlantic - Swanky Bubbles ) Race Record: 2-2-1-2-0-1-3 I really like this colt. Yes, most of his races are on turf, but he finished a good third in the El Camino Real Derby. I would love to see him run more on the dirt, so he could have a better chance Derby. Conquest Typhoon is entered in the Spiral Stakes this Saturday, March 21st. |