The Breeders’ Cup has ended which means its time to focus on 2016. The dawn of a new year in horse racing always starts with the Kentucky Derby trail, and this year will be no different. However, the older male and female division could be extremely strong this season.
With super stars Shared Belief and California Chrome on target to return in 2016 the older males look strong. Add in newly 4 year olds in 2016 Dortmund, Keen Ice, and Frosted and the division is packed with talent. On the older female side of things Beholder will be returning which is huge, as well as 2014 Breeders’ Cup Distaff winner Untapable. Stellar Wind, Curlina, and I’m a Chatterbox are 3 year olds turning 4 in this division who could make a huge impact.
With that being said, when January rolls around the newly turned 3 year olds will take center stage. The Kentucky Derby trail at this time is very cloudy…Nyquist and Swipe look to be much the best in the male division, but past that there are several question marks. At this point I would even venture to say we haven’t even SEEN the winner of the 2016 Kentucky Derby just yet if the winner is indeed a colt. However, the colts may not be on the same level as a filly who looks to be extra special: Songbird. The Songbird hype has just begun, and will continue to swell as long as she can remain healthy. With the recent infusion of amazing fillies crossing over to take on and beat the boys, its not a stretch to think Songbird could be Kentucky Derby bound.
Hype is what the game is built on, and really what makes it great. You better believe we are ready for 2016! Free picks and handicapping products from not only us, but Guaranteed Tip Sheet as well. Today I’m hyping 100 horses for 2016. It’s never too early to look ahead! Whether you use this list for your fantasy horse racing drafts or just want to get excited and get a head start on 2016, here is a ranking of the Top 100 horses that I believe will make a big impact in 2016.
1. Shared Belief
2. Beholder
3. California Chrome
4. Songbird
5. Dortmund
6. Frosted
7. Keen Ice
8. Tonalist
9. Tepin
10. Nyquist
11. Firing Line
12. Stellar Wind
13. Runhappy
14. Lady Eli
15. Stopchargingmaria
16. The Pizza Man
17. I’m a Chatterbox
18. Rachel’s Valentina
19. Swipe
20. Pretty N Cool
21. Smooth Roller
22. Curalina
23. Brody’s Cause
24. Exaggerator
25. Private Zone
26. Effinex
27. Holy Boss
28. Unbridled Forever
29. La Verdad
30. Red Vine
31. Hoppertunity
32. Texas Red
33. Ironicus
34. Grand Arch
35. Sheer Drama
36. Untapable
37. Wavell Avenue
38. Cavorting
39. Lady Shipman
40. Wild Dude
41. Synchrony
42. Dothraki Queen
43. Nickname
44. Justin Squared
45. Stagepaly
46. Include Betty
47. Spelling Again
48. El Kabeir
49. Madefromlucky
50. Mohaymen
51. Sentiero Italia
52. Dacita
53. Mr. Z
54. Tap to It
55. Mor Spirit
56. Unexplained
57. Frivolous
58. Appealing Tale
59. Martooh
60. Taris
61. Shotgun Kowboy
62. Greenpointcursader
63. Mo Tom
64. Big World
65. Ocean Knight
66. Catch a Flight
67. Calamity Kate
68. Bolo
69. Curlin’s Fox
70. Prospect Park
71. Favorite Tale
72. Isotherm
73. Bring It On Dude
74. Unbridled’s Outlaw
75. Goldy Espony
76. Merry Meadow
77. Iron Fist
78. Bradster
79. Super Colossal
80. Stonetastic
81. Super Majesty
82. Spooked Out
83. Airoforce
84. Conquest Daddyo
85. Catch a Glimpse
86. Om
87. Annual Report
88. Toews on Ice
89. Ivan Fallunovalot
90. Messi
91. King Kranz
92. Sarah Sis
93. Palace
94. Coach Inge
95. Suddenbreakingnews
96. Blameitonthelaw
97. Piracy
98. Susies Yankee Girl
99. Uncle Brennie
100. Cotton Town
