4. Carpe Diem
Derby Points/Rank: 14 points – 5th
Race Record: (3) 2-1-0
Earnings: $709,800
Breeding: Giant’s Causeway – Rebridled Dreams
Owner: Winstar Farm and Stonestreet Stables
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Last Race: Santa Anita: Grace 1 Breeders Cup Juvenile on 11/1/14, finished 2nd
Projected Next Race: Tampa Bay: Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby
Analysis: Yet another Breeders Cup Juvenile runner that looks to have a huge future. Carpe Diem actually beat Upstart in that before mentioned race, however I give Upstart the advantage because he’s ran once this year, however it appears Carpe Diem will be heading to the Tamp Bay Derby on March 7th. The son of Giant’s Causeway should have every right to be salty going long, but his timetable will be tricky if they only give him two prep races. Todd Pletcher’s struggles in the Kentucky Derby have been well documented, but this horse gives him a real shot.
