Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings

Older Males

1. Game On Dude – He’s the top horse in this group, but beating Acclamation in the Pacific Classic won’t be easy.  He was soundly defeated by him last year in that race.

2. Acclamation – If Acclamation does win the Pacific Classic, he’ll take over the top spot.  He’s easily the number horse in the country on turf.

3. Ron the Greek – He has two grade one victories, and is extremely consistent.  He’s not a world beater, but he can compete with anyone.  Don’t forget, he holds a big victory over the Santa Anita strip, which is where the Breeders Cup will be held.

4. Fort Larned – He has without question proven now that he belongs in this spot.  His Whitney win was very impressive.

5. Alternation – Returns to action this Saturday at Remington Park.  Expecting a solid second half from him.

SLEEPER: Flat Out – He looks like a horse that’s getting his game back.  When he’s at his best he can beat anyone on this list.

Older Females

1. Royal Delta – Easily the top horse in this division.

2. It’s Tricky – Can win at any distance they want to put her in.  Her light schedule could have her fresh for a big finish.

3. Include Me Out – She’s the best female in California, and will have home advantage in the Breeders Cup

4. Tiz Miz Sue – Gave the top horse all she wanted in the Delaware Handicap.  Can run with anyone when she gives you her best race.

5. Brushed by a Star – Fast rising horse has now won three in a row.  Looks like she’ll meet up with Royal Delta next in the Personal Ensign

SLEEPER: Awesome Feather – She is so lightly raced, but has so much talent.  Who knows when or where we’ll see her next.

3 Year Old Males

1. I’ll Have Another – Nobody will top him in this division.

2. Bodemesiter – Illness has set him back; could be passed if he doesn’t return.

3. Paynter – A win in the Travers puts him at the number two ranking.  Really nice colt, and is improving with each race.

4. Union Rags – Done for the year, but his Belmont win is enough to keep him in the rankings.

5. Alpha – Nice comeback win in the Jim Dandy, and has a lot to gain with a good Travers showing.

SLEEPER: Street Life – His win in the Curlin was actually a faster number than Alpha’s Jim Dandy victory.  His running style is one dimensional, but with a hot pace he can make some noise.

3 Year Old Females

1. Questing – The top spot has been a game of musical chairs, but Questing has earned it for this week.

2. Grace Hall – Her Delaware Oaks win was impressive; would really like to see her take on Questing

3. Believe You Can – The Kentucky Oaks winner flopped last time out; look for her to rebound.

4. Zo Impressive – Was beaten handily last time out; look for her to go back to one turn races.

5. Contested – Baffert claims she’s back on track.  When on her game she could become the top horse in this group.

SLEEPER: My Miss Aurelia – She’s hardly a true sleeper!  She returns to the races Wednesday, and could make major noise in this group if she’s 100% ready.

2 Year Old Males

1. Know More – Won a stakes in his first ever start.  Ultra impressive.

2. Carried Interest – Has the best maiden win I’ve seen yet, which was over Palace Malice who returned to crush a maiden field at Saratoga

3. Fortify – Really impressive maiden win at the Spa, ran a faster time that Palace Malice did.

4. Palace Malice – Curlin’s first United States winner looks like a good one.  Should get better with distance.

5. Shanghai Bobby – Has a stakes win to his credit, and won that race with a very fast time.

SLEEPER: Brown Almighty – He’s looked super in his first two starts, both of them being easy victories.  He proven he can go a mile, but can he run well on dirt?  I’m sure we’ll find out.

2 Year Old Females

1. Exectutiveprivilege – 2 for 2 and looking for a 3rd on Wednesday.  Could be the best two-year old in the country.

2. Dreaming of Julia – Amazing maiden win for a horse that is bred to do it all.

3. Kauai Katie – Extremely fast maiden win at the Spa, runs in the Adirondack this Sunday.

4. Teen Pauline – Yet another fast maiden winner from the Spa.

5. So Many Ways – Won the Spa’s only two-year old stakes for fillies so far, but that race may have lacked the quality that has been in some of the these maiden races.

SLEEPER: Can’t Explain – Wouldn’t give up on this horse yet.  She’s likely to get lost in the shuffle, but she has experience and hasn’t embarrassed herself in any of her races.