by TCI 421 days ago
Jon & Joel join Brisnet handicapper Ed Derosa to break down the power trio – Union Rags, El Padrino & Take Charge Indy – that has taken their talents to South Beach for a heavyweight showdown in Saturday’s Florida Derby (G1). Can Union Rags remain the Kentucky Derby favorite? Also in the Big Easy, there’s a Final Four matchup between Mark Valeski, Cigar Street, Z Dager & Rousing Sermon on Sunday. Who will advance? Watch it. Comment.
TCI Top Ten with top 
speed rating
| Rank | Name | Bris | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Rags | 103 | Clear-cut Derby favorite has yet to show many weaknesses |
| 2 | Creative Cause | 107 | Back on track as California’s top 3yo after strong San Felipe win |
| 3 | El Padrino | 111 | Logical move to now run in FL Derby as Pletcher’s first-stringer |
| 4 | Hansen | 105 | Staying home for Blue Grass makes sense for the champ |
| 5 | Bodemeister | 102 | Predicament: SA Derby is home, but Ark Derby may be easier |
| 6 | Gemologist | 98 | Comeback was as good as you could have wanted; Wood next |
| 7 | Alpha | 100 | Wood-bound after all, which should provide a good class test |
| 8 | Take Charge Indy | 109 | Curiously passed on easier Tampa Derby for harder FL Derby |
| 9 | Dullahan | 98 | Good return on turf will set him up perfectly for G1 Blue Grass |
| 10 | Paynter | 93 | Illinois Derby next; Talented colt trying to buck history |
through 3/26/2012