4. Upstart
Derby Points/Rank: 36 points – 9th
Race Record: (6) 3-2-1
Earnings: $779,480
Breeding: Flatter – Party Silks
Owner: Ralph Evans
Trainer: Richard Violette Jr.
Last Race: Gulfstream Park: Grade 2 Fountain of Youth on 2/21/15, Finished 2nd
Projected Next Race: Gulfstream Park: Grade 1 Florida Derby
Analysis: Forget what the tote board said…this was the winner of the Fountain of Youth. There is no doubt he regressed in that race, but I do think it was by design. He’ll have to be better moving forward, but there is no reason to think he won’t be. He holds this spot firmly for now, but I’m anxious to see his performance this weekend in a race he should win.
