by TCI 436 days ago
Jon and Joel check in with Brisnet.com handicapper Ed DeRosa, and fill you in on everything to look for in this weekend’s key Kentucky Derby preps on both coasts, including the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe. Watch it. Comment.
TCI Top Ten through 3/5/2012
| 1 | Union Rags | Clear-cut Derby favorite has yet to show many weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | El Padrino | He’s been as consistently good as any 3yo so far this year |
| 3 | Hansen | Settled well on the backstretch in Gotham; Distance still a concern |
| 4 | Creative Cause | Dull in comeback; Need to see a good forward step in San Felipe |
| 5 | Alpha | Yet to pass a true class test, which he’ll get in his next start. |
| 6 | Take Charge Indy | Ranked this high on potential; Needs to bring it Saturday at Tampa |
| 7 | Paynter | Another with top potential; Recent maiden winner is a wild card |
| 8 | Battle Hardened | The pedigree & efficient stride to relish the Classics; Fast enough? |
| 9 | Gemologist | Needs to prove his quality at 3, and he will need to do it fast |
| 10 | Fed Biz | Concerned about physical setbacks that caused him to miss San Felipe |