12. Copper Bullet
Derby Points/Rank: 0 – NR
Race Record: (4) 2-2-0
Earnings: $177,800
Breeding: More Than Ready – Allegory
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Last Race: Grade 2 Saratoga Special at Saratoga, Finished 1st
Racing Dudes Fantasy League Owner: Mike “Saratoga Slim” Spector
Analysis: He continues to make steady progress towards his 2018 debut after minor issues caused him to miss the second half of his 2-year-old season. He showed brilliance as a juvenile, which culminated in a win in the Grade 2 Saratoga Special. He could be a major player if he comes back strong. However, Asmussen has said that he hasn’t even thought about a race yet, so that’s concerning.
