With it now being February, we are just 3 months away from the Oaks and Derby. And with that a new Top list, but this time
it will be Top Ten, and a new list will be coming out every other week from now until the Oaks and Derby. Today I’m going
to be focusing on just the Derby and tomorrow the Oaks.
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10. William’s Kitten (Kitten’s Joy): 3rd in the Holy Bull last time out, he could be a interesting horse to follow the next
few weeks to see what happens.
9. Jackson Bend (Hear No Evil): I need to see another race from him to see if he’s the real deal, I don’t think he will do
that great in the FOY against Buddy’s Saint and Winslow Homer, but we’ll see.
8. Uptowncharlybrown (Limehouse): This horse could be this year’s Funny Cide, Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex story. The horse from
the otherside of the tracks, owned by Fantasy Lane Stable (I believe 51 people are part of this perticler partnership), he’ll
be going in the Sam F. Davis next, and we’ll see how good he actually is.
7. Winslow Homer (Unbridled’s Song): Is this finally Rick Porter’s year? The big question is can he stay sound and have a good
FOY. He could be better around two turns and I liked that he was able to split horses after finding a little bit of trouble.
6. Rule (Roman Ruler): I’ve been hyping this guy since really before he was born. By a Haskell winner, out of a half sister to
a Derby winner. This guy has the speed to stay in front and his uncles heart. The problem is he needs to learn how to rate,
and ironicly from what I read in a Bloodhorse article, WinStar thinks he’s their best chance. I sure hope so.
5. Super Saver (Maria’s Mon): Drops in the rankings, but don’t worry I still think he has a good chance. The good news is that
he has a win over the Churchill surface which is something that not everyone has. I’m not sure what’s next for him.
4. Blind Luck (Pollard’s Vision): Was really flattered this past weekend by Bickersons. Yes it was at seven furlongs, and yes it
was on dirt. I still think she will be heading to the Oaks, but keeping her on here just in case.
3. Ron the Greek (Full Mandate): I’m probley rating this guy too high. However, his Lacomte was one of the most impressive come
from behind wins I’ve seen. I don’t know much about his sire other then he’s by AP Indy, however his dam is a full sister to the
dam of Musket Man. This guy maybe going into the Risen Star under the radar.
2. Buddy’s Saint (Saint Liam): Both Citrus Kid and Homeboykris bombed in their first races as three year olds, however I want
to see how he does in the FOY against the likes of Winslow Homer and Jackson Bend.
1. Lookin at Lucky (Smart Strike): Until someone beats him, he stays at the top. He should be making his 3yo debut in a few weeks.
Dropped off: Noble’s Promise (Cuvee)
Possible inclusion next time: American Lion (Tiznow), Dossylemeyer (Distorted Humor), Sassy Image (Broken Vow), Backwater Blues (Dixieland Band)
Need to see another race from: Afleet Express (Afleet Alex), Dryfly (Jump Start)