13. My Man Sam
Derby Points/Rank: 40 points – 15th
Race Record: (4) 1-2-0
Earnings: $251,200
Breeding: Trappe Shot – Lauren Bird
Owner: Sheep Pond Partners, Newport Stables LLC, and Jay Bligh
Trainer: Chad Brown
Last Race: Keeneland: Grade 1 Bluegrass Stakes on 4/9/16, finished 2nd
Last Week’s Rank: NR
Analysis: A new addition to the list this week as My Man Sam ran very well in the Bluegrass Stakes to finish second and just nose out Cherry Wine. That nose is most certainly the difference between qualifying for the Kentucky Derby or staying home as My Man Sam had 0 points coming into the race. Much like Brody’s Cause, he closed nicely and looked to have more left in the tank. I like how he trending in the right direction.
