18. Battle of Midway
Derby Points/Rank: 40 – 17th
Race Record: (4) 2-1-1
Earnings: $290,000
Breeding: Smart Strike – Rigoletta
Owner: Fox Hill Farms, LLC
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last Race: Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita, Finished 2nd
Analysis: He finished a decent second in the Santa Anita Derby and seems to be getting a little better with each race. The Santa Anita Derby didn’t impress me much at all, though, explaining his low ranking. He’ll be a pace presence in the race, but that might be it.