11. Classic Empire
Derby Points/Rank: 32 – 6th
Race Record: (6) 4-0-1
Earnings: $1,520,220
Breeding: Pioneerof the Nile – Sambuca Classica
Owner: John Oxley
Trainer: Mark Casse
Last Race: Grade 2 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, Finished 3rd
Analysis: He refused to work once again this week… this is turning into a disaster. In the past three weeks, he has refused to work twice, so I’m very skeptical that he’ll even run in another prep race, let alone the Kentucky Derby. The Bluegrass Stakes is the current target, but with just one workout in since his foot problems, I think it’s unlikely he’ll run there.
