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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #6

Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #6

8. Classic Empire

Derby Points/Rank: 32 – 5th

Race Record: (6) 4-0-1

Earnings: $1,520,220

Breeding: Pioneerof the Nile – Sambuca Classica

Owner: John Oxley

Trainer: Mark Casse

Last Race: Grade 2 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, Finished 3rd

Analysis: I’ve moved him down with the news that his foot issue will likely force him to miss the Fountain Of Youth. A poor effort coupled with injury issues is a really bad sign to me. If he can get back to the track without any problems, the talent is there, but I’m skeptical. Might continue to fall until he proves he’s back to 100 percent.

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