Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #8

16. El Areeb

Derby Points/Rank: 30 – 9th

Race Record: (7) 4-1-1

Earnings: $364,200

Breeding: Exchange Rate – Feathered Diamond

Owner: M M G Stables, LLC

Trainer: Cathal Lynch

Last Race: Grade 3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct, Finished 3rd

Analysis: He disappointed a lot of people in the Gotham, fading to third after setting a solid pace up front.  I was surprised to see him pressing the pace so much, but that’s how it unfolded.  We never thought he was a serious contender, and with that loss, he has proven us right for now.  He needs to rebound.