26 Ky Derby
RankLast WeekHorseSireBroodmare SireTrainerJockeyLast RaceNext RaceComment
11NearlyNot This TimeMineshaftTodd PletcherJohn Velazquez1st in G3 Holy BullGP -- G1 Florida DerbySon Of Hot, Hot, Hot Sire Got Last Work on 3-6 at Palm Beach Downs / 5F Was Bullet Move / My Best Pick of the Year
23RenegadeInto MischiefCurlinTodd PletcherIrad Ortiz, Jr.1st in Sam F DavisOP -- G1 Arkansas DerbyBreeaed Easy 1/2-Mile on 3-7 at Palm Beach Downs / 4th Best of 14 / Maintenance Move / Could Be "Surprise Bet" of Derby
34Silent TacticTacitusGun RunnerMark CasseCristian Torres2nd in G2 Rebel StakesOP -- G1 Arkansas DerbyHas Not Worked Since G2 Rebel Stakes / Looks Headed to G1 Arkansas Derby Now / Like This Steady Progression
45PaladinGun RunnerTapitChad BrownTyler Gaffalione1st in G2 Risen StarKEE -- G1 Blue Grass StakesG2 Risen Star Was Not Impressive To Me / But? / 1st Outing of '26 / Must Improve & Can / Breezed 4F Easily at Payson on 3-7
56Golden TempoCurlinBernardiniCherie DeVauxJose Ortiz3rd in G2 Risen StarFG -- G1 Louisana DerbyI Liked This One's 3rd in G2 Risen Star / Worked at Fair Grounds on 3-6 & Went Impressive 5F / Could Jump Up & Win LA Derby
68CommandmentInto MischiefOrbBrad CoxIrad Ortiz, Jr.1st in G2 Fountain of YouthGP -- G1 Florida DerbyMust Improve Off Run in G2 FOY / But? / Has Time & Talent to Do It / Will Be Interesting To See Running Style in Fla. Derby
79Chief WallabeeConstitutionMedaglia d'OroBill MottJunior Alvarado2nd in G2 Fountain of YouthGP -- G1 Florida DerbyThis May Be The Most Repidly Improving Horse in 3YO Crop / With Ted Noffey Out…This May Be Sentimental Choice / Watch Here
82Further AdoGun RunnerSky MesaBrad CoxIrad Ortiz, Jr.2nd in G3 Tampa Bay DerbyKEE -- G1 Blue Grass StakesIMO, He Should Have Pulled Away, Quickened & Defeated Group in Tampa Bay By Many / He Didn't / Surprise & Concern
910PotenteInto MischiefAwesome AgainBob BaffertJuan Hernandez1st in G2 San Felipe StakesSA -- G1 Santa Anita DerbyWas All-Out & Surging to Nip 60-1 Shot in San Felipe / But? / Moved Up From MSW to G2 Stakes / Looks Like Baffert's Best for Now
1011IntrepidoMaximus MischiefPleasantly PerfectJeff MullinsHector Berrios2nd in Robert B. LewisSA -- G1 Santa Anita DerbyI, Personally, Didn't Like the 2nd in the G3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes / Wasn't Visually Impressive / Work on 3-8 at SA Was Lackluster / Ugh
1113Chip HonchoConnectMagicianSteve AsmussenLuis Saez2nd in G2 Risen StarFG -- G1 Louisana DerbyGot a Work at Fair Grounds on 3-9 / Was 3rd Best Time at 5F / Maintenance Move / Will Pedigree Get In This One's Way? TBD
1214FulleffortLiam's MapAwesome AgainBrad CoxVincent Cheminaud2nd in John Battaglia StakesTP -- G3 Jeff Ruby SteaksHasn't Worked Since 2nd in Battaglia on 2-14 / Needs to Impress in Upcoming G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks / May Just Do That, Too
1315Class PresidentUncle MoQuality RoadTodd PletcherJohn Velazquez1st in G2 Rebel StakesOP -- G1 Arkansas DerbyPopped Onto Scene With Impressive Win in G2 Rebel / Has Top-End Pedigree & Connections / Improving Rapidly / Dangerous Here
1418Blackout TimeNot This TimeElusive QualityKen McPeekBrian Hernandez, Jr.4th in G2 Rebel StakesOP -- G1 Arkansas DerbyHas Only 1 Win in 4 Lifetime Starts, But Good Friend -- Stephen McIntyre -- Encourages Me To "Keep the Faith" / So I Will -- For Now
1520Iron HonorNyquistBlameChad BrownManny Franco1st in G3 Gotham StakesAQU -- G2 Wood MemorialThis One Moves Up the Ladder This Week Due, In Part, For Failures of "Others" / But? / This One Has Potential To Improve Greatly
16NRThe PumaEssential QualityDeclaration of WarGustavo DelgadoJavier Castellano1st in G3 Tampa Bay DerbyKEE -- G1 Blue Grass StakesThis One Pounces On the Scene (Sorry, I Couldn't Resist) / From Last to First With Very Wide Trip in TB Derby / Very Green -- But Talented
17NRGreat WhiteVolatileUncle MoJohn EnnisAlex Achard1st in John Battaglia StakesTP -- G3 Jeff Ruby SteaksBig Roan Colt Got Up to Win John Battaglia Over the Tapeta / Must Improve to Move Up & On / So far? All AW / But a Chance This Year
1819Litmus TestNyquistMalibu MoonBob BaffertFlavien Prat3rd in G2 Rebel StakesOP -- G1 Arkansas DerbyFlashed Speed But Not Real Guts in G2 Rebel / Must Improve In a Hurry to Stick Around for 1st Saturday in May
197BrantGun RunnerLiam's MapBob BaffertFlorent Geroux5th in G2 San Felipe StakesKEE -- G1 Blue Grass StakesAppeared That Baffert Made 4-5 Favorite a "Rabbit" for Entrymate in G2 San Felipe / Speed & Fade / KEE Will Help Speed
2017Napoleon SoloLiam's MapScat DaddyChad SummersKendrick Carmouche5th in G2 Fountain of YouthAQU -- G2 Wood Memorial26 Debut Was Lack Luster, At Best / No Real Excuse, Either / Chart Says Awkward Start -- Maybe? But No Punch / Concerned
Off The Trail
1Ted NoffeyInto MischiefOld FashionedTodd PletcherJohn Velazquez1st in G1 BC Juvenile?Out till Summer Time After Discovered With Bone Brusing / Ouch for All
19MesquiteUnion RagsMineshaftCherie DeVauxFlavien Prat2nd in Lecomte Stakes?Was Discovered to Have Possible Soft Tissue Issue / Off Trail
10PlutarchInto MischiefCurlinBob BaffertFlorent Geroux1st in G3 Robert B. LewisSA -- G2 San Felipe StakesI'm Not Convinced On This One Yet / Easy Week After So-So Lewis Performance / Got To Improve
Dropped
IncrediboltBolt d'OroAwesome AgainRiley MottJamie Torres6th in G3 Holy Bull?Was Dismal & Dull in G3 Holy Bull / No Speed Is Becoming An Issue
CannoneerInto MischiefMalibu MoonBrad CoxIrad Ortiz, Jr.4th in G3 Holy Bull?Bet Down to Favorite in Holy Bull Off MSW Win / What? / Made a Speed Move / Spit Bit When Tackled / Not Encouraging
SchoolyardsupermanPractical JokeTiznowChad BrownManny Franco4th in Withers Stakes?Flashed Speed in Withers, But Absolutely No Match to 12-1 NY-Bred / Enough Written Here
Liberty NationalMaxfieldAwesome AgainKen McPeekBrian Hernandez6th in Southwest Stakes?Very Disappointing Performance in Southwest / Never Mustered a Seriois Threat / Doesn't Look Like A Threat Now
Mr. A.P.American PharoahDiscreet CatVladimir CerinAntonio Fresu2nd in G1 BC Juvenile?Still No Works This Year / For Me, That's a Lightning Rod & Reason to Drop
Very ConnectedConnectAwesome AgainKen McPeekColby Hernandez5th in Gun Runner StakesG3 Saudi DerbyWorked a Bullet at FG on 1-30 / Got to Improve A Lot in a Hurry
Strategic RiskNoble BirdAfleet AlexMark CasseJavier Castellano10th in G3 Southwest Stakes?Super Disappointing at OP / Wide, But No Run / Drops For Now
lJniverseGlobal CampaignQuality RoadKen McPeekChris Elliott4th in G2 Risen StarFG -- Louisiana DerbyBeaten Nearly 8L in G2 Risen Star / Never a Threat / 2 Subpar Races in '26 / Out for Now
CourtingCurlinBernardiniTodd PletcherJohn Velazquez6th in G2 Risen Star?Didn't Pass the Test in Risen Star / $5M Purchase Needs Easier -- At Least For Now
Carson StreetStreet SenseHarlan's HolidayBrendan WalshBen Curtis5th in G2 Risen Star?Pushed the Pace Early in Risen Star / But No Match in Stretch / Shorter Is Coming Soon
Street BeastStreet SenseDuke of MarmaladeBen ColebrookLuan Machado11th in John Battaglia Stakes?Faded Out of Picture After Setting Early Franctions in Battaglia / Bled? / Out for Now
Jackson HoleNyquistBernardiniTodd PletcherJohn Velazquez6th in G2 Fountain of Youth?Never Seemed to Get Into the Fray in FOY / Waters Too Deep? / Had Rail & Just Backed Up / Not Impressive
12So HappyRunhappyBlameMark GlattMike Smith3rd in G2 San Felipe StakesSA -- G2 San Anita DerbyFlashed Speed & Wore Down 4-5 Fav Brant in G2 San Felipe / Held on for Tiring 3rd / Distance Is Seriouis Issue Here
16Solitude DudeYauponInto MischiefSaffie Joseph, JRFlavien Prat3rd in G2 Fountain of Youth?Appears That Trainer May Back Off Attempt at 2 Turns & Point This One to G1 Pat Day Mile / Good Decision
18BoydViolenceStreet SenseBob BaffertFlavien Prat1st in Ed Brown Stakes?Despite Constant Works -- But None in Last Week -- This One Has Not Impressed Baffert Enough to Run, Yet / Until He Does? Off For Me