A projected stalker, Rocket Can will seek to establish up-close positioning in the Kentucky Derby. The gray colt rallied from fifth to win the Holy Bull (G3), and Rocket Can raced closer to the pace when second to Forte in the Fountain of Youth (G2) in early March. He must improve upon his last effort, failing to fire from off the pace when fourth as the favorite in the Arkansas Derby (G1), and early positioning appears key to Rocket Can’s chances in the Kentucky Derby.

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#KyDerby contender ROCKET CAN works 5 furlongs in 1:01.00 for trainer Bill Mott on Sunday morning