Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #5

12. Mr. Z

Derby Points/Rank: 14 points – 9th

Race Record: (10) 1-4-3

Earnings: $544,726

Breeding: Malibu Moon – Stormy Bear

Owner: Zayat Stables

Trainer: D Wayne Lukas

Last Race: Oaklawn Park: Southwest Stakes on 2/22/15, finished 3rd

Projected Next Race: Fair Grounds: Grade 2 Louisiana Derby

Analysis: He just can’t catch a break! Mr. Z once again ran a great race in the Southwest Stakes, but was caught late by Far Right, and also somehow managed to lose yet another photo for second with The Truth or Else. The race was over a muddy surface, and he set a fast pace and was the only one of the pace setters to stick around in the end. Many have jumped off the bandwagon, but I will not.