9. Outwork
Derby Points/Rank: 120 Points – 4th
Race Record: (4) 3-1-0
Earnings: $701,800
Breeding: Uncle Mo – Nonna Mia
Owner: Repole Stable
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Last Race: Aqueduct: Grade 1 Wood Memorial on 4/9/16, finished 1st
Last Week’s Rank: 11
Analysis: As far as the Kentucky Derby goes I don’t give this horse much of chance, but I feel like people are being a little hard on the horse after his Wood Memorial win. Yes, he did absolutely walk home. However, the track was very sloppy and he was part of a pretty decent pace up front. He’s proven that he is a fighter, and I think he could end up being a very nice horse. Maybe not a Kentucky Derby winning type of horse, but one that could have a very productive year down the road.