Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #5

10. El Kabeir

Derby Points/Rank: 25 points – 4th

Race Record: (7) 3-2-1

Earnings: $438,892

Breeding: Scat Daddy – Great Venue

Owner: Zayat Stables

Trainer: John Terranova

Last Race: Aqueduct: Grade 3 Withers Stakes on 2/7/15, finished 2nd

Projected Next Race: Aqueduct: Grade 3 Gotham Stakes

Analysis: He didn’t loose much in defeat in my eyes when finishing a solid second in the Withers Stakes on Saturday. He basically did all the dirty work in that race as he challenged Classy Class for over half the race. A speed duel commenced, and El Kabeir put away Classy Class, but was unable hold off a late charge from the winner Far From Over. I expect a little bit more of a patient ride next time out for him.