Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #11

7. Malagacy

Derby Points/Rank: 50 – 12th

Race Record: (3) 3-0-0

Earnings: $586,800

Breeding: Shakleford – Classiest Gem

Owner: Sumaya U.S. Stables

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Last Race: Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, Finished 1st

Analysis: He’s heading back to Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby this week.  We’ll know much more about him after that race, but I still suspect he is more suited for one-turn races.  However, much like Practical Joke, his class could carry him to the wire and at least give him a fighting chance against this lackluster crop.