by admin 397 days ago
The TCI Boys analyze the final pair of opportunities for connections to keep their Kentucky Derby dreams alive and gain much-needed graded earnings in the Lexington S. (G3) & Jerome S. (G2). Can any make the Derby field? Or are this weekend’s preps more for the Preakness?
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TCI Top Ten with top 
speed rating
| Rank | Name | Bris | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Rags | 103 | No longer the clear Derby fave; Need to see him train well in KY |
| 2 | Bodemeister | 106 | A “holy cow” breakthrough win in Arkansas Derby, but was it too fast? |
| 3 | Creative Cause | 107 | Consistent, classy, battle-tested and possesses a good style for the Derby |
| 4 | Gemologist | 104 | The fact that this colt is not in the Top 3 shows how good this crop is |
| 5 | Hansen | 105 | A key Derby matchup will be the cruising speed of his vs. Nos. 2 & 4 |
| 6 | Dullahan | 102 | His ability on real dirt remains a question, but Blue Grass winner is legit |
| 7 | Alpha | 104 | Stepped up nicely and passed a needed class test in the Wood |
| 8 | I’ll Have Another | 102 | California 3yos have been dominant, and he won two big preps there |
| 9 | Take Charge Indy | 109 | Took advantage of easy pace to win Florida Derby; Borel an obvious plus |
| 10 | El Padrino | 111 | Looking likelier to make Derby field, and he’ll move up this list if so |
through 4/19/2012