News Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 5/26/21: Can Anyone Catch Mystic Guide? May 26, 2021 Erika Rasmussen News Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 5/26/21: Can Anyone Catch Mystic Guide? May 26, 2021 By: Aaron Halterman twitterfacebooklinkedinemail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Welcome to the 2021 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my latest vote in the NTRA Top 10 Poll: Overall Rankings Here are my overall rankings as seen in the latest NTRA Top 10 Poll this week. The poll ranks the top thoroughbred horses based on if Horse of the Year voting was conducted at this very moment. Here’s what my latest Top 10 poll looked like: (PLEASE NOTE: No Bob Baffert horses will be ranked based on what they have done BEFORE May 7th. I will rank Baffert horses when they prove themselves AFTER that date. So far, none have shown to be deserving.) Mystic Guide Knicks GoColonel LiamSilver StateDomestic SpendingC Z RocketMaxfield LetruskaMonomoy Girl Shedaresthedevil Full Card Plays Now Available There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why Older Males 1. Mystic Guide – His 2 wins this year were both extremely impressive. He’ll head into the summer as the division leader. 2. Knicks Go – His big Pegasus World Cup (G1) victory put him in position to move up the ranks with a big second half of the year. 3. Colonel Liam – He’s been incredible on the turf this year, winning 3 big stakes. 4.Silver State – The Steve Asmussen trainee has won 5 straight, including 3 straight stakes at Oaklawn Park. 5. Domestic Spending – He’s one to watch moving forward after dead-heating with Colonel Liam in the Old Forrester Bourbon Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs. Sleeper: Maxfield – He’s been amazing this year, except for one poor effort in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1). Older Females 1. Letruska – She earned her way to the top spot after defeating Monomoy Girl in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1). 2. Monomoy Girl – She lost nothing in defeat; however, she is currently at the farm with some muscle soreness. Will she be back? 3. Shedaresthedevil – She’s won 2 in a row this year, including defeating Letruska in the Azeri Stakes (G3). 4. Swiss Skydiver – Look for her to bounce back after a poor showing in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1). 5. Kimari – This filly is tough to beat when sprinting on dirt. Sleeper: Valiance – The 2020 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) runner-up finisher should be ready for a big 2021 once she returns to the track. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) 3-Year-Old Males 1. Essential Quality – A poor trip cost him the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he still looks like the best horse in the crop at this time. 2. Rombauer – His Preakness Stakes (G1) win was far and away the best performance from a 3-year-old male this season. 3. Hot Rod Charlie – He’s been one of the crop’s most consistent horses this year. 4. Mandaloun – He’ll likely be the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner in a few weeks once Median Spirit is disqualified. 5. Midnight Bourbon – He always shows up with a big effort, no matter who he faces. Sleeper: Known Agenda – The rail did him no favors in the Kentucky Derby (G1). He could rebound with a big second half. 3-Year-Old Females 1. Malathaat – She’s the clear division leader heading into the summer months of racing. 2. Search Results – She proved her worth with a great runner-up performance in the Kentucky Oaks (G1). 3. Will’s Secret – She’s had a great season, winning 2 stakes and finishing a solid third in the Kentucky Oaks (G1). 4. Travel Column – Look for her to bounce back after a poor Kentucky Oaks (G1) effort. 5. Clairiere – This filly has shown great consistency this year and always shows up with the same type of effort. Sleeper: Gift List – This up-and-coming turf filly could have a big say in that division this summer. Sprinters 1. C Z Rocket – His 2 wins at Oaklawn Park were impressive, especially considering he defeated Whitmore both times. 2. Mischevious Alex – This horse was an absolute monster to start the season. We’ll see him next in the Met Mile (G1). 3. Flagstaff – The horse that had trouble winning races earlier in his career has now won back-to-back graded stakes. 4. Whitmore – The 2020 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) champion hasn’t won yet this season, but he’s shown up with great efforts in all 3 tries. 5. Firenze Fire – He returned a winner last time out at Belmont Park, a track he absolutely loves. Sleeper: Jackie’s Warrior – This is the best 3-year-old sprinter heading into the summer.
2024 Kentucky Derby Horse Profiles – How Each Horse Can Win | Blinkers Off 662 The Racing Dudes take a look at the contenders of… Read More
Keeneland Pick 5 | The Magic Mike Show 542 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
NBA & NHL Playoff Previews & Picks | Dudes Who Bet Sports 188 Aaron and Papa Dude discuss OJ Simpson, UConn’s national championship… Read More
2024 Kentucky Derby Top 10 & Rapid-Fire Picks | Blinkers Off 661 The Racing Dudes reveal their Top 10 Kentucky Derby prospects… Read More
Keeneland Pick 5 [Lexington Stakes Day] | The Magic Mike Show 541 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2024 Latest News & Top Contenders | It’s The Final Countdown Aaron discusses the latest 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) news, then… Read More
Fierceness | Get To Know The 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Jared discusses Fierceness, a contender for the 2024 Kentucky Derby… Read More
Sierra Leone | Get To Know The 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Jared discusses Sierra Leone, a contender for the 2024 Kentucky… Read More
Catching Freedom | Get To Know The 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Jared discusses Catching Freedom, a contender for the 2024 Kentucky… Read More
Forever Young | Get To Know The 2024 Kentucky Derby Contender Jared discusses Forever Young, a contender for the 2024 Kentucky… Read More