11. Whitmore
Derby Points/Rank: 4 points – 36th
Race Record: (4) 2-1-0
Earnings: $195,000
Breeding: Pleasantly Perfect – Melody’s Spirit
Owner: Robert LaPenta, Harry Rosenblum, and Southern Springs Stables
Trainer: Ron Moquett
Last Race: Oaklawn Park: Grade 3 Southwest Stakes on 2/15/16, finished 2nd
Analysis: Was pretty high on him before the Southwest, and that race just confirmed my thoughts. He had a little bit of a troubled trip in the race as well, and perhaps moved a bit too soon. Regardless it was a good race for him to move forward with, and shows he can make that same devastating move on the turn going two turns. He couldn’t be doing better heading into this weeks Rebel Stakes, and I expect a big time performance.
