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Derby Top 10

Dave Gutfreund

Last updated: April 27, 2007

RankHorseTrainerSireComment
1Street SenseCarl NafzgerStreet Cry (IRE)nice work this week, all systems are go
2CurlinSteve AsmussenSmart Strikean absolute freak, must overcome both rivals and history
3Nobiz Like ShobizBarclay TaggAlbert the GreatTagg's plan to get to Louisville has worked thus far
4Circular QuayTodd PletcherThunder Gulchnot sure about an 8-week break before Ky. Derby with no races further than 1 1/16 miles
5Scat DaddyTodd PletcherJohannesburghard-hitter who is looking better with moderate efforts by others
6Great HunterDoug O'NeillAptitudeis better than looked in Blue Grass, had traffic trouble in stretch
7Hard SpunJ. Larry JonesDanzigwill race off of a six-week break after passing on Blue Grass
8ChelokeeMichael MatzCherokee Runwould be live longshot if able to get into field
9ZanjeroSteven AsmussenCherokee Rundecent Blue Grass effort despite being stuck down on rail
10Any Given SaturdayTodd PletcherDistorted Humordisappointed in slowly-run Wood with a wide trip

Mark Hoard

Last updated: May 3, 2007

RankHorseTrainerSireComment
1Circular QuayTodd PletcherThunder GulchRacing luck will determine his outcome
2Street SenseCarl NafzgerStreet Cry (IRE)Has done everything right all winter; the one to beat
3Great HunterDoug O'NeillAptitudeCould wind up in trouble breaking from post 20
4Any Given SaturdayTodd PletcherDistorted HumorOutside draw is only question; training great
5Nobiz Like ShobizBarclay TaggAlbert the GreatLate arrival to CD has all the tools
6Scat DaddyTodd PletcherJohannesburgGrinder would surprise many who think he is a miler
7Hard SpunJ. Larry JonesDanzigDid he use himself up earlier this week?
8Cowtown CatTodd PletcherDistorted HumorHuge mud number moves him up on wet track
9Storm In MayWilliam KaplanTiger RidgeLongshot special rarely runs a bad race
10Sam P.Todd PletcherCat ThiefPletcher always throws a bomber into the mix

Dan Shapiro

Last updated: May 5, 2007

RankHorseTrainerSireComment
1CurlinSteve AsmussenSmart StrikeA freak. The horse to beat.
2Street SenseCarl NafzgerStreet Cry (IRE)Very athletic, looks great, Nafzger confident. Expecting a big performance.
3Any Given SaturdayTodd PletcherDistorted HumorThe best of Pletcher's fivesome?
4Circular QuayTodd PletcherThunder GulchGets stronger every day
5Great HunterDoug O'NeillAptitudeLook awesome; hurt by post draw
6Hard SpunJ. Larry JonesDanzigThe pacesetter? Wet track may move him up.
7Scat DaddyTodd PletcherJohannesburgShows up on the big days
8Nobiz Like ShobizBarclay TaggAlbert the GreatNever like this guy
9ZanjeroSteven AsmussenCherokee RunCan see him getting a piece
10Cowtown CatTodd PletcherDistorted HumorCould be a sneaky long shot

John Asher

Last updated: April 21, 2007

RankHorseTrainerSireComment
1Street SenseCarl NafzgerStreet Cry (IRE)Just missed in Blue Grass, but he's fitter now and learned a bit.
2CurlinSteve AsmussenSmart StrikePure talent, but is he tough and experienced enough for Derby Day?
3Hard SpunJ. Larry JonesDanzigMuch to like about this colt, but will layoff be too much?
4ChelokeeMichael MatzCherokee RunMatz colt must be lucky at the entry box, but will be running at the end.
5Nobiz Like ShobizBarclay TaggAlbert the GreatMuch talent, but still quirky and unfocused. A monster if he gets it together.
6Circular QuayTodd PletcherThunder GulchStretch running colt loves Churchill, but there's a long gap back to LA Derby
7Scat DaddyTodd PletcherJohannesburgDoesn't run fast, but just wins; getting tougher to dislike him
8Any Given SaturdayTodd PletcherDistorted HumorTalented, but needs to find a way to get it done on Saturday
9TiagoJohn ShirreffsPleasant TapGiacomo's little brother is getting good at the right time
10DominicanDarrin MillerEl CorredorA Polytrack terror, but ran well on CD dirt in Kentucky Jockey Club

Jill Byrne

Last updated: April 30, 2007

RankHorseTrainerSireComment
1Street SenseCarl NafzgerStreet Cry (IRE) He gallops at a strong clip everyday and looks as comfortable as any horse here.
2CurlinSteve AsmussenSmart StrikeHe is phenomenal and professional and travels over any track effortlessly.
3Circular QuayTodd PletcherThunder GulchHe will handle the 8 week layoff and be fresh , fit and dangerous.
4Scat DaddyTodd PletcherJohannesburgHas been training aggressively suggesting he may be close to the pace.
5Nobiz Like ShobizBarclay TaggAlbert the GreatHis recent workout suggests the Wood win may have moved him forward.
6DominicanDarrin MillerEl CorredorHis workout was effortless and visually impressive. He has a confident look about him.
7ZanjeroSteven AsmussenCherokee RunHe is the sleeper for saturday. He trains well, looks fantastic and runs good everytime.
8Great HunterDoug O'NeillAptitudeHe was very nervous pre Bluegrass and had a rough trip. He's better than that.
9Any Given SaturdayTodd PletcherDistorted HumorHe has done well with the four weeks and handles Churchill comfortably.
10Hard SpunJ. Larry JonesDanzigHe makes an awesome physical appearance and may be the pace setter ie:War Emblem.