4. Irish War Cry
Derby Points/Rank: 10 – 13th
Race Record: (3) 3-0-0
Earnings: $295,460
Breeding: Curlin – Irish Sovereign
Owner: Isabelle de Tomaso
Trainer: Graham Motion
Last Race: Grade 2 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, Finished 1st
Analysis: Takes the next step towards Kentucky this weekend in the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park. With another win, he could move up all the way to the top of the list, so this is a big-time race for him. I’m cautiously optimistic with him, as he got an easy lead last time in the Holy Bull. We’ll see if he can repeat that kind of effort.