12. Mr. Z
Derby Points/Rank: 14 points – 9th
Race Record: (10) 1-4-3
Earnings: $544,726
Breeding: Malibu Moon – Stormy Bear
Owner: Zayat Stables
Trainer: D Wayne Lukas
Last Race: Oaklawn Park: Southwest Stakes on 2/22/15, finished 3rd
Projected Next Race: Fair Grounds: Grade 2 Louisiana Derby
Analysis: He just can’t catch a break! Mr. Z once again ran a great race in the Southwest Stakes, but was caught late by Far Right, and also somehow managed to lose yet another photo for second with The Truth or Else. The race was over a muddy surface, and he set a fast pace and was the only one of the pace setters to stick around in the end. Many have jumped off the bandwagon, but I will not.
