Kentucky Derby 2011 Contenders

 


Also, visit the 2012 Kentucky Derby contender page

The 2011 Kentucky Derby contenders are now ranked according to the 3-year-old Power Rankings.  To vote, visit any horse page and click on the number of stars.

You can also visit the list of top 2-year-olds, who will become our future Kentucky Derby 2012 contenders.  





 

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RankRatingSilksHorse / SireTrainer / JockeyLast Start / Next StartLatest Comment
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8.04
Union Rags
Dixie Union
M. Matz
J. Castellano
2nd, 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) View Video
Feb 26 - Fountain of Youth (G2)
cherisuzettevaughan  Nothing statistical or scientific at the moment... just a simple " I love Union Rags!"
2
7.98
Dabirsim
Hat Trick
C. Ferland
F. Dettori
1st, 2011 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) View Video
 
tomar111292  love to see him run in america at some point in his career
3
7.91
Hansen
Tapit
M. Maker
R. Dominguez
2nd, 2012 Holy Bull (G3) View Video
Feb 26 - Fountain of Youth (G2)
TampaBayDowns Fan  If he does get to the Derby, he will not be my pick. I don't think he can handle distance. In his last start he faded but fought to keep 2nd, but that... more
4
7.80
Creative Cause
Giant's Causeway
M. Harrington
J. Rosario
3rd, 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) View Video
Feb 19 - San Vicente (G2)
arazi  Who is better suited to the Derby distance: Hansen (Tapit), Union Rags (Dixie Union) or Creative Cause (Giant's Causeway)?
5
7.76Trending Up
Algorithms
Bernardini
T. Pletcher
J. Castellano
1st, 2012 Holy Bull (G3) View Video
Feb 26 - Fountain of Youth (G2)
AubreyKidder  Beyer bumped up from a 98 to 105! WOW! :)
6
7.71
Gemologist
Tiznow
T. Pletcher
J. Castellano
1st, 2011 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) View Video
 
BrittanyHamilton  When is his next start gonna be?? I have heard nothing about him in a while.
7
7.69Trending Down
Liaison
Indian Charlie
B. Baffert
R. Bejarano
1st, 2011 CashCall Futurity (G1) View Video
Feb 4 - Robert B. Lewis (G2)
MichaelPavelick  This Baffert trained colt is the only horse with a workout within 2-5 days of the RB Lewis on Saturday. Fresh with over 6 weeks rest, and a string of ... more
8
7.65
Sabercat
Bluegrass Cat
S. Asmussen
G. Melancon
1st, 2011 Delta Downs Jackpot (G3)
Mar 10 - San Felipe (G2)
redskinrob  curious how in the world this horse even is ranked after getting detroyed by some real competitors in his early 3 races.
9
7.64
Rousing Sermon
Lucky Pulpit
J. Hollendorfer
J. Talamo
2nd, 2011 CashCall Futurity (G1) View Video
Feb 4 - Robert B. Lewis (G2)
mrdchicity  RS is my Derby pick, the Cashcall performance was awesome despite the place finish. Assuming there are no setbacks and he makes it to Churchill, I ex... more
10
7.60
Out of Bounds
Discreet Cat
E. Harty
G. Gomez
1st, 2012 Sham (G3) View Video
Mar 10 - San Felipe (G2)
JohnNicoletti  Really like Out Of Bounds. Looking at his pedigree, it does not favor the Derby distance.. Discreet Cat, was a tough race horse, but no distance in p... more
11
7.60
Secret Circle
Eddington
B. Baffert
R. Bejarano
2nd, 2012 Sham (G3) View Video
Feb 19 - San Vicente (G2)
likin sparks  Had some bullet work at Santa Anita going 5F in 58.60 handily on 1/28/12
12
7.59
Discreet Dancer
Discreet Cat
T. Pletcher
J. Castellano
1st, GP AlwOC (1/7/2012-R7)
May 5 - Kentucky Derby (G1)
WendellHandshoe  Last two works at PMM not very impressive,,,FOY will tell Contender or Pretender!!!! Love the speed and more how easy he did it!!!
13
7.59
Alpha
Bernardini
K. McLaughlin
R. Dominguez
1st, 2012 Count Fleet (LS) View Video
Feb 4 - Withers (G3)
TampaBayDowns Fan  In the BC, when he was going up against real competition, he faded,,,, lets hope thats not the case in the KY Derby if he gets there
14
7.57
Fly Lexis Fly
Badge Of Silver
N. Drysdale
C. Herrera
1st, 2011 Clasico Derby Nacional (G1) View Video
Apr 7 - Santa Anita Derby (G1)
bigfootmauler  Im almost afraid to watch this horse run.. he's good!
15
7.57
Stat
Unbridled's Song
T. Pletcher
J. Velazquez
2nd, 2011 Saratoga Special (G2) View Video
 
namer  I hope he is alrigth have not seen anything on him and he ran a great race that day!
16
7.56
Camelot
Montjeu
A. O'Brien
J. O'Brien
1st, 2011 Racing Post Trophy (G1)
 
Cocoa2  Yay! Another horse from O'Brien that will cause a big ruckus, look good, and hit dirt with a unsatisfying 6th or 5th.
17
7.56Trending Up
Three Vases
In Excess
R. Diodoro
V. Espinoza
1st, SA MSW (1/7/2012-R9)
 
dipak1  more races to be seen before can be judged?
18
7.56
Overdriven
Tale of the Cat
T. Pletcher
J. Velazquez
1st, 2011 Sanford (G2) View Video
Feb 11 - Hutcheson Stakes (G2)
notobsessed  “I just didn’t like the way he was moving last summer so I sent him home,” said Pletcher. “It wasn’t anything serious, nothing surgical, just some min... more
19
7.56
Wrote
High Chaparral
A. O'Brien
R. Moore
1st, 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) View Video
 
colorblue5555  Can be serious threat at classic distances.
20
7.55
O'Prado Again
El Prado
D. Romans
K. Desormeaux
1st, 2011 Remsen (G2) View Video
 
jillsprado  It must be fate.
21
7.52
Fire On Ice
Unbridled's Song
J. Kimmel
D. Cohen
1st, Sar MSW (8/27/2011-R2) View Video
 
colorblue5555  Taking too much time with this one...is he hurt?
22
7.50
Currency Swap
High Cotton
T. Pompay
R. Maragh
1st, 2011 Hopeful (G1) View Video
 
hoosierbred77  florida bred making waves. pedigree says more sprinter than anything
23
7.50
El Padrino
Pulpit
T. Pletcher
J. Castellano
1st, GP AlwOC (1/29/2012-R7) View Video
 
arazi  100 Beyer. Very impressive.
24
7.49Trending Up
Junebugred
Corinthian
S. Hobby
J. Bravo
1st, 2012 Smarty Jones (LS)
 
 
25
7.49
Lilbourne Lad
Acclamation
R. Hannon
R. Hughes
2nd, 2011 Middle Park Stakes (G1) View Video
 
 
26
7.49
Majestic City
City Zip
P. Miller
R. Dominguez
10th, 2011 CashCall Futurity (G1) View Video
 
mdracing69  Majestic City is off the Triple Crown trail. He is getting a 45-day farm vacation.
27
7.47
Power
Oasis Dream
A. O'Brien
R. Moore
2nd, 2011 Dewhurst Stakes (G1)
 
workouts  Can the Euros take over the breeders cup again?
28
7.45
Dullahan
Even the Score
D. Romans
K. Desormeaux
4th, 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) View Video
Mar 11 - Palm Beach (G3)
cocoa2  Looks like a nice Synthetic / Turf colt. Maybe keep him off dirt and you've got a champion.
29
7.45
Ever So Lucky
Indian Charlie
J. Sheppard
J. Leparoux
2nd, 2011 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) View Video
Feb 11 - Hutcheson Stakes (G2)
RachaelAlexandra  Would love to see Johnathan Sheppard get to the Derby with Ever so Lucky
30
7.45
Groovin' Solo
Bob and John
M. Cho
A. Quinonez
1st, SA MSW (12/30/2011-R4)
Feb 4 - Robert B. Lewis (G2)
champion2011  59.40 5F workout at SA this morning
31
7.41
Dragon Pulse
Kyllachy
M. Harrington
F. Berry
2nd, 2011 National Stakes (G1) View Video
 
 
32
7.40Trending Down
So Brilliant
Medaglia d'Oro
B. Baffert
M. Garcia
1st, 2011 Hollywood Prevue (G3) View Video
 
GQHA2TROT  According to a very reliable source, Baffert says he's OFF the Derby Trail (due to a recent injury).
33
7.40
Motor City
Street Sense
I. Wilkes
C. Borel
1st, 2011 Iroquois (G3)
 
LarryDickson  Seems to have avoided the hub hub of the two year old races and is being pointed to a top three year old campaign
34
7.37
Harbour Watch
Acclamation
R. Hannon
R. Hughes
1st, 2011 Richmond Stakes (G2) View Video
 
muddyshamrock  How is this colts sire Acclamation when Acclamation is still racing and not even at stud?
35
7.34
Tiger Walk
Tale of the Cat
I. Correas
H. Karamanos
1st, Lrl AlwOC (12/14/2011-R8)
Feb 4 - Withers (G3)
LarryDickson  Ranked way too high
36
7.33
Longview Drive
Pulpit
J. Hollendorfer
J. Rosario
3rd, 2012 Sham (G3) View Video
 
quillg  Closed ground in Delta Jackpot when the track favored speed the entire day. Though the Sham is a small field, his 5 rivals will insure a brisk early p... more
37
7.32
Prospective
Malibu Moon
M. Casse
L. Contreras
1st, 2012 Pasco (LS)
Feb 4 - Sam F. Davis (G3)
amberflash  Saw him run in the Pasco and he was sharp! Will be watching his next race for sure.
38
7.31
Friscan
Two Punch
A. Stall
S. Bridgmohan
3rd, 2011 Bashford Manor (G3) View Video
 
ugozenyatta  I love those color horses <3
39
7.30
Isn't He Clever
Smarty Jones
H. Dominguez
A. Medellin
1st, 2011 Riley Allison Futurity (LS)
Feb 4 - Robert B. Lewis (G2)
AubreyKidder  I love this horse. I hope he goes on to be something special. I hope he goes to the Derby! :)
40
7.30
Exfactor
Exchange Rate
B. Flint
S. Bridgmohan
11th, 2012 Lecomte (G3) View Video
Apr 1 - Louisiana Derby (G2)
Floridaf  On Feb. 2, breezed 4 furlongs in 49.20 (8/20) at Fair Grounds.
41
7.30
Right To Vote
Political Force
E. Harty
A. Solis
3rd, 2011 Champagne (G1) View Video
 
 
42
7.30Trending Down
Fencing
Street Cry
J. Gosden
W. Buick
3rd, 2011 Racing Post Trophy (G1)
 
 
43
7.29
Indian Evening
Indian Charlie
J. Carroll
T. Pizarro
1st, 2011 Swynford (LS)
 
IronMaidens  He’s the first foal produced by his dam. She won only once in seven tries, but she’s a half sister to Two Year Old Champ and Horse of the Year Favorit... more
44
7.28
Copy My Swagger
Easing Along
D. Jacobson
D. Cohen
1st, Aqu Str (12/9/2011-R3)
 
 
45
7.26Trending Up
Lucky Chappy
High Chaparral
H. Motion
J. Castellano
2nd, 2012 Kitten's Joy (LS)
 
IronMaidens  Lucky Chappy is owned by the same connections as Animal Kingdom. Lucky Chappy should go long over turf. The last five tail sires and his first through... more
46
7.25
B Shanny
Street Cry
M. Hushion
R. Dominguez
1st, Sar MSW (8/20/2011-R6) View Video
 
Mr. Thirsty  Going to be a tough horse to handle!
47
7.25
State of Play
War Front
H. Motion
R. Dominguez
12th, 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) View Video
Feb 4 - Sam F. Davis (G3)
ASweetJoker  Still Love you me boy!!
48
7.21
Kitten's Kid
Kitten's Joy
M. Scherer
J. Castanon
2nd, 2011 Pilgrim (G3) View Video
 
 
49
7.21
Finale
Scat Daddy
T. Pletcher
J. Velazquez
2nd, 2011 Dania Beach (LS)
 
MichaelPavelick  http://bcove.me/fbx1t70t Mike Welsch at drf.com said in this video Finale had a "excellant work" for 2 yr old turf mile.
50
7.19
Holdin Bullets
Ghostzapper
W. Ward
J. Sanchez
3rd, 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint (LS) View Video
 
ProductOfSurprise6  Gorgeous boy! Love to see him run!
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