Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #13

13. Malagacy

Derby Points/Rank: 50 – 13th

Race Record: (4) 3-0-0

Earnings: $616,800

Breeding: Shakleford – Classiest Gem

Owner: Sumaya U.S. Stables

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Last Race: Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, Finished 5th

Analysis: Ran very well from the outside post in the Arkansas Derby finishing fifth, and he probably would have hit the board if he didn’t have a wide trip.  However, there is still very little doubt in my mind that he is better going one turn, so I’m not thrilled about him running in the Kentucky Derby.