Kentucky Derby Racing Dudes Kentucky Derby Rankings 3/11/20: Authentic Makes Major Statement March 11, 2020 Ernie Belmonte Kentucky Derby Racing Dudes Kentucky Derby Rankings 3/11/20: Authentic Makes Major Statement March 11, 2020 By: Aaron Halterman twitterfacebooklinkedinemail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Welcome to the 2020 Kentucky Derby Rankings! Each week leading up to the race, we will provide our Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects, as well as updates with the latest news on each horse. You can also visit our Kentucky Derby page for loads of information, including the latest news, rankings, prep race schedules, the Kentucky Derby point standings, and much more! Here is our sixth set of Kentucky Derby Rankings for the 2020 season: ( Content Continues Below Ad ) 1. Tiz the Law Derby Points/Rank: 22 – 9th Race Record: (4) 3-0-1 Earnings: $498,900 Breeding: Constitution – Tizfiz (Tiznow) Owner: Sackatoga Stable Trainer: Barcaly Tagg Last Race: 1st, Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Magic Mike Analysis: We’ll stick with him on top in our latest 2020 Kentucky Derby Rankings. His ultra-impressive Holy Bull Stakes (G3) win became even better after Ete Indien – a distant second that race – won the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2). He showed a quick burst of speed when needed in the Holy Bull, a must-have for a horse to win the Derby. He also has room for improvement off of that effort, making him dangerous moving forward in the Florida Derby (G1). 2. Authentic Derby Points/Rank: 60 – 1st Race Record: (3) 3-0-0 Earnings: $331,200 Breeding: Into Mischief – Flawless (Mr. Greeley) Owner: SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Frederick Hertrich, John Fielding, and Golconda Stabels Trainer: Bob Baffert Last Race: 1st, San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Aaron Halterman Analysis: He backed up a his solid Sham Stakes (G3) win with another wire to wire victory in the San Felipe Stakes (G2). There is no doubt he is one of the most talented horses in the crop after these victories. The only question mark left with him is the distances getting longer. Can he carry his speed at a mile and 1/4? His pedigree suggests it could be a challenge. 3. Nadal Derby Points/Rank: 0 – NR Race Record: (2) 2-0-0 Earnings: $153,000 Breeding: Blame – Ascending Angel (Pulpit) Owner: George Bolton, Arthur Hoyeau, Barry Lipman, and Mark Mathiesen Trainer: Bob Baffert Last Race: 1st, San Vicente Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Paul “Free Beers” Withrow Analysis: His San Vicente Stakes (G2) performance was impressive. He went fast early, was pressed while being on the inside, yet was still able to fend off all challengers. His distance pedigree will be put to the test next time out in the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, but Baffert has been building his stamina in his recent workouts. 4. Ete Indien Derby Points/Rank: 54 – 2nd Race Record: (5) 3-1-0 Earnings: $333,156 Breeding: Summer Front – East India (Mizzen Mast) Owner: Linda Shanahan, Sanford Bacon, Dream With Me Stable Inc., Horse France America, D P Racing LLC (Deron Pearson) & Patrick L. Biancone Racing LLC Trainer: Patrick Biancone Last Race: 1st, Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Jared Welch Analysis: After a strong runner-up performance in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), he backed up that form in a big way next out, dominating the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2). His high cruising speed is going to be dangerous no matter where he runs and his pedigree should be beneficial as the distances get longer. He’s stamped himself as a contender. 5. Enforceable Derby Points/Rank: 33 – 5th Race Record: (8) 2-2-2 Earnings: $347,150 Breeding: Tapit – Justwhistledixie (Dixie Union) Owner: John Oxley Trainer: Mark Casse Last Race: 2nd, Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Magic Mike Analysis: The speed bias really hurt his chances in the Risen Star Stakes (G2); however, he was still able to get up for second in that spot. He has stamped himself as a legitimate Kentucky Derby contender after both of his 3-year-old efforts. The only issue might be his running style; it’s difficult to win the Derby as a closer. 6. Silver Prospector Derby Points/Rank: 21 – 10th Race Record: (8) 3-0-2 Earnings: $713,051 Breeding: Declaration of War – Tap Softly (Tapit) Owner: Ed Orr and Susie Orr Trainer: Steve Asmussen Last Race: 1st, Southwest Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Brandon “B$” Bauer Analysis: This colt arrived on the 3-year-old scene in a major way, winning the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. The way in which he sat patiently inside of horses was impressive and his turn of foot down the lane was eye-catching. He could be developing into a really nice colt. We’ll see him this week in the Rebel Stakes (G2). 7. Honor A. P. Derby Points/Rank: 20 – 11th Race Record: (3) 1-2-0 Earnings: $122,200 Breeding: Honor Code – Hollywood Story (Wild Rush) Owner: C R K Stable LLC Trainer: John Shirreffs Last Race: 2nd, San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Jon White and Ryan Stillman Analysis: We finally got to see him run in the San Felipe Stakes (G2), which was a solid second place effort. He has every right to improve off of that race as well, with it being his first in five months. This also looks like a horse that is going to love going the Kentucky Derby distance. Let’s hope he can stay healthy. 8. Sole Volante Derby Points/Rank: 30 – 7th Race Record: (5) 3-1-1 Earnings: $266,310 Breeding: Karakontie – Light Blow (Kingmambo) Owner: Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Andie Biancone, and Limelight Stable Corp. Trainer: Patrick Biancone Last Race: 2nd, Tampa Bay Derby (G2) at Tampa Bay Downs Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Real Dynasty Analysis: He backed up his performance in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) with solid runner-up finish in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2). His running style is always going to leave him with a lot of work to do in the stretch, especially in a race like the Kentucky Derby. You can rely on him to come with a big run in the end, though, which makes him interesting in the underneath positions. 9. Charlatan Derby Points/Rank: 0 – NR Race Record: (1) 1-0-0 Earnings: $33,000 Breeding: Speightstown – Authenticity (Quiet American) Owner: SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Frederick Hertrich, John Fielding, and Golconda Stables Trainer: Bob Baffert Last Race: 1st, Maiden Special Weight at Santa Anita Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Mike “Saratoga Slim” Spector Analysis: His hype train is already insane, thanks to an ultra-impressive debut that earned him a 105 Beyer speed figure. His pedigree is questionable for the Kentucky Derby distance, though, and it’s really surprising that we hadn’t heard about him before his debut. That’s rare for Baffert, who usually tips his hand with his top runners. Still, there is no doubt that this horse is a very exciting prospect. 10. Maxfield Derby Points/Rank: 10 – 21st Race Record: (2) 2-0-0 Earnings: $354,412 Breeding: Street Sense – Velvety (Bernardini) Owner: Godolphin, LLC Trainer: Brendan Walsh Last Race: 1st, Breeders Futurity (G1) at Keeneland Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Jared Welch Analysis: This colt was extremely solid as a 2-year-old, which made people excited about his chances in big races this year. Good news came on February 17 when the colt got back on the workout tab for the first time in 2020 and is continue to progress towards a start. We’ll have more on him once we hear where he’s pointing for his seasonal debut. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) 11. Gouverneur Morris Derby Points/Rank: 4 – 40th Race Record: (3) 2-1-0 Earnings: $161,500 Breeding: Constitution – Addison Run (Unbridled’s Song) Owner: Team Valor International and WinStar Farm LLC Trainer: Todd Pletcher Last Race: 1st, Allowance Race at Tampa Bay Downs Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Dan “Wise Dan” Waite Analysis: This horse has always had a lot of hype, which he backed up with a nice win at Tampa Bay Downs against allowance company. He’ll head for a stakes race next (most likely the Gotham [G3]), where we will get a true read on his talents. 12. Independence Hall Derby Points/Rank: 14 – 16th Race Record: (4) 3-1-0 Earnings: $250,000 Breeding: Constitution – Kalahari Cat (Cape Town) Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Twin Creeks Racing Stables LLC, Kathleen Verratti, and Robert Verratti Trainer: Michael Trombetta Last Race: 2nd, Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Aaron Halterman Analysis: His Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) effort was not terrible. He drafted right behind a very fast early pace, then got passed late by Sole Volante. It’s important to note that he was well-clear of third in that race. He’s a solid horse, though perhaps that race raised some distance concerns. He’s reportedly going to train up to the Florida Derby (G1). 13. King Guillermo Derby Points/Rank: 50 – 5th Race Record: (4) 2-0-1 Earnings: $240,350 Breeding: Uncle Mo – Slow Sand (Dixieland Band) Owner: Victoria’s Ranch Trainer: Juan Carlos Avila Last Race: 1st, Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: NONE Analysis: How about this 49-1 upset winner of the Tampa Bay Derby (G2)? Not only did he win, he crushed the field, while earning a solid beyer speed figure of 98. However, he will not race again before the Kentucky Derby, which makes him tough to read going into the race. 14. Storm the Court Derby Points/Rank: 32 – 6th Race Record: (6) 2-0-2 Earnings: $1,232,951 Breeding: Court Vision – My Tejana Storm (Tejano Run) Owner: Exline-Border Racing LLC, David Bernsen, Susanna Wilson, and Dan Hudock Trainer: Peter Eurton Last Race: 3rd, San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Jon White and Ryan Stillman Analysis:There is no doubt he was better in the San Felipe Stakes (G2); however, he still was a distant third in the race. He’ll likely to make the Kentucky Derby starting gate, which is good, but him making much of an impact seems like a long shot. 15. Basin Derby Points/Rank: 0 – NR Race Record: (3) 2-1-0 Earnings: $261,000 Breeding: Liam’s Map – Appenzell (Johannesburg) Owner: Jackpot Farm Trainer: Steve Asmussen Last Race: 1st, Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Jon White and Ryan Stillman Analysis: He was impressive as a 2-year-old, winning the Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, but an injury cost him the rest of the season. He’s back working and has the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park as his first goal this weekend. 16. Max Player Derby Points/Rank: 10 – 25th Race Record: (3) 2-1-0 Earnings: $173,500 Breeding: Honor Code – Fools in Love (Not For Love) Owner: George Hall Trainer: Linda Rice Last Race: 1st, Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Dan “Wise Dan” Waite Analysis: The Withers Stakes (G3) winner is now on the Kentucky Derby scene, even though the race wasn’t all that fast. Still, his pedigree is solid, and he did show a nice closing kick. 17. Modernist Derby Points/Rank: 50 – 4th Race Record: (4) 2-0-1 Earnings: $288,800 Breeding: Uncle Mo – Symbolic Gesture (Bernardini) Owner: Pam and Martin Wygood Trainer: Bill Mott Last Race: 1st, Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Magic Mike Analysis: The upset winner of Division 2 of the Risen Star Stakes (G2) stamped himself a ticket to the Kentucky Derby with that victory. However, the speed figure came back extremely low, so he still has plenty of improving to do next time out. 18. Mischevious Alex Derby Points/Rank: 50 – 3rd Race Record: (7) 4-1-1 Earnings: $344.230 Breeding: Into Mischief – White Pants Night (Speightstown) Owner: Cash is King LLC and LC Racing Trainer: John C. Servis Last Race: 1st, Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Austin/Evil Steveil Analysis: At one turn, this horse is pretty impressive, but his two-turn form is yet to be seen. It’s highly questionable he can get the Kentucky Derby distance, which is why we have him ranked this low. 19. Thousand Words Derby Points/Rank: 25 – 8th Race Record: (4) 3-0-0 Earnings: $235,000 Breeding: Pioneerof the Nile – Pomeroys Pistol (Pomeroy) Owner: Albaugh Family Stables LLC and Spendthrift Farm LLC Trainer: Bob Baffert Last Race: 4th, San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Paul “Free Beers” Withrow Analysis: He suffered his first defeat in the San Felipe Stakes (G2), where he finished a well-beaten fourth. It was a total no-show for him, though, so you’d have to think he will show up with a better effort next time out. Still, he has a lot of proving to do after that effort. 20. Three Technique Derby Points/Rank: 4 – 43rd Race Record: (5) 2-3-0 Earnings: $154,750 Breeding: Mr Speaker – Nite in Rome (Harlan’s Holiday) Owner: August Dawn Farm Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Last Race: 2nd, Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Mike “Saratoga Slim” Spector Analysis: He was really up against it in the Smarty Jones Stakes, having no pace to run into and with a short Oaklawn Park stretch. It’ll be interesting to see how he runs in longer races with different pace dynamics. The Rebel Stakes (G2) should be his next start this weekend.
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