Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #12

6. Practical Joke

Derby Points/Rank: 74 – 9th

Race Record: (6) 3-2-1

Earnings: $1,015,800

Breeding: Into Mischief – Halo Humor

Owner: Klaravich Stables, Inc, and William Lawrence

Trainer: Chad Brown

Last Race: Grade 2 Blue Grass Stakes as Keeneland, Finished 2nd

Analysis: There’s no doubt in my mind that he is the most talented horse in the crop, but also NO doubt in my mind that he has ZERO shot at getting 1 1/4 miles.  Luckily for him, this field is so shaky that his class could carry him to the wire with a shot.  This horse is “push button” – when he makes his move, he passes horses with ease.  He just can’t sustain his run in the stretch.