10. Mr. Z
Derby Points/Rank: 14 points – 18th
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: Can’t put it any more plainer than this…its now or never for Mr. Z. He takes the blinkers off for the Louisiana Derby, and needs to finish in the top three to lock down a Kentucky Derby spot. We’ve remained faithful to him through all the craziness…hopefully he finally rewards us.
