15. Mr. Z
Derby Points/Rank: 34 Points – 18th
Race Record: (12) 1-4-4
Earnings: $652,226
Breeding: Malibu Moon – Stormy Bear
Owner: Zayat Stables
Trainer: D Wayne Lukas
Last Race: Oaklawn Park: Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on 4/11/15, finished 3rd
Analysis: Our old friend is back!!! Make fun of him all you want, but he bounced backed pretty well in the Arkansas Derby. It’ll be tough for him to make much of an impact in the Kentucky Derby, but as we ALWAYS say…never count out The Coach!