Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #10

12. Classic Empire

Derby Points/Rank: 32 – 14th

Race Record: (6) 4-0-1

Earnings: $1,520,220

Breeding: Pioneerof the Nile – Sambuca Classica

Owner: John Oxley

Trainer: Mark Casse

Last Race: Grade 2 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, Finished 3rd

Analysis: As of now, we are still in a “wait and see” approach, as everyday it’s something new with this horse.  Obviously, the talent is there, but who knows where his head is at from day to day.  With his latest antics, he will miss the Blue Grass Stakes and point to the Arkansas Derby instead.  Stay tuned…