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Paulick Derby Index

(Possible) Derby Contenders

The Paulick Derby Index returns, and I’m pleased to be taking part once again. Is it a little early to start ranking possible Kentucky Derby contenders? For sure; the 2008 Derby winner, Big Brown, hadn’t even recorded his first workout of the year (for those interested, a spreadsheet of Kentucky Derby winners’ preps, including works, from 1998-2009) and eventual champions Curlin and Summer Bird were still maidens at this time. But, a few up-and-comers have made an impression. (Hello, late-running Ron the Greek!) Consider my first top 10 a watch list; I want to see more from all on it.

Posted in Racing on February 2, 2010 / Tagged Derby Prospects, Kentucky Derby, Paulick Derby Index, Ron the Greek

Listmaking

My Kentucky Derby top 10 this week (as included in the Paulick Derby Index):

1. Old Fashioned
2. Desert Party
3. Friesan Fire
4. Capt. Candyman Can
5. Pioneerof the Nile
6. Imperial Council
7. Flying Pegasus
8. Dunkirk
9. Regal Ransom
10. Papa Clem

Also watching: Rachel Alexandra, Stardom Bound, Hello Broadway, The Pamplemousse, Break Water Edison.

Posted in Racing on February 24, 2009 / Tagged Kentucky Derby, Paulick Derby Index