by TCI 434 days ago
Jon and Joel explain why the San Felipe Stakes was the best Kentucky Derby prep race so far in 2012, and tell you why the Tampa Bay Derby wasn’t even the best Kentucky Derby prep run in Florida over the weekend. Find out which race was, and more. 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 | He’s been as consistently good as any 3yo so far this year |
| 4 | Hansen | 105 | Settled well on the backstretch in Gotham; Distance still a concern |
| 5 | Bodemeister | 102 | Rated nicely in San Felipe and validated his big maiden win |
| 6 | Alpha | 100 | Yet to pass a true class test, which he’ll get in his next start |
| 7 | Take Charge Indy | 109 | Curiously passed on easier Tampa Derby for harder FL Derby |
| 8 | Dullahan | 98 | Good return on turf will set him up perfectly for G1 Blue Grass |
| 9 | Paynter | 93 | Maiden winner has top potential but would be bucking history |
| 10 | Gemologist | 95 | Needs to prove his quality at 3, and he will need to do it fast |