Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #9

8. Malagacy

Derby Points/Rank: 50 – 5th

Race Record: (3) 3-0-0

Earnings: $586,800

Breeding: Shakleford – Classiest Gem

Owner: Sumaya U.S. Stables

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Last Race: Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, Finished 1st

Analysis: Going into the Rebel Stakes, I felt as though the winner would emerge as a serious contender, but with several horses regressing speed figure-wise in the race, it’s left me scratching my head.  Malagacy is a colt with a ton of talent, but his Rebel Stakes win did not convince me that he will like going longer.  He looks better suited as a one-turn horse, but for now, he’s earned his way into the top ten of the rankings.