Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects #2

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.