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JOURNALISM has looked straightforward to date and there’s plenty to like about his chances going in to the 151st Derby. Sovereignty and Sandman haven’t had much luck with the draw but the race should be run to suit and they can chase home the pick in that order.

  • Journalism
  • Sovereignty
  • Sandman
R12 1m2f Grd 1 Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 8. Journalism
    J: Umberto RispoliT: Michael W. McCarthy
    F: 311-11
    Price History:
    3.25
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Has won the last four of his five starts and run to some big figures. Largely beaten small fields, including in Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby last time, but in the manner of a good colt. Steps out of California for the first time. Rightful favorite.
  • 18. Sovereignty
    J: Junior AlvaradoT: William I. Mott
    F: 421-12
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Earned diploma last fall in Grade 3 at this track. Repeated in Grade 2 Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream before runner-up to Tappan Street in Grade 1 Florida Derby there last out. Closer will love the forecast strong pace.
  • 9. Burnham Square
    J: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Ian R. Wilkes
    F: 231-141
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Winner of three of his six starts. Came late to deny East Avenue by a nose in Grade 1 Blue Grass at Keeneland last out. Overall form looks strong. Deep closer who will like it the faster they go.
  • 17. Sandman
    J: Jose L. OrtizT: Mark E. Casse
    F: 51531-231
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Loves coming from off the pace. Had couple of close calls before winning Grade 1 Arkansas Derby. Comfortably beaten in three starts at this track, though should get ideal race set up and is respected.
  • 7. Luxor Cafe
    J: Joao MoreiraT: Noriyuki Hori
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Second Japanese runner who’s won his last four. This son of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah holds Admire Daytona on their previous meetings. Has wet track form. No surprise to see him in the mix.
  • 14. Tiztastic
    J: Joel RosarioT: Steven M. Asmussen
    F: 51123-351
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Produced respectable efforts in graded stakes after winning twice as a juvenile. Best effort last out when scoring in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds coming from long way back. Needs to turn the tables with a few of these.
  • 1. Citizen Bull
    J: Martin GarciaT: Bob Baffert
    F: 1311-14
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Last year’s Champion 2-year-old arrives on the back of a low-key effort in Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby. Baffert’s sole runner on Derby return. May prefer uncontested lead, which he’s unlikely to get in this spot. Bit to prove now.
  • 21. Baeza
    J: Flavien PratT: John A. Shirreffs
    F: 9-212
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Earned diploma at third attempt at Santa Anita two back. Huge effort when second to Journalism in Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby latest. Sneaks in to the race after the scratch of Rodriguez.
  • 4. Rodriguez
    J: Mike E. SmithT: Bob Baffert
    F: 2-1231
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Scratched
  • 3. Final Gambit
    J: Luan MachadoT: Brad H. Cox
    F: 3-211
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Deep closer. Impressive winner of Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on Turfway’s all-weather surface last out. Clearly talented but makes dirt debut in this very tough spot.
  • 12. East Avenue
    J: Manuel FrancoT: Brendan P. Walsh
    F: 119-02
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Bounced back after a couple of poor efforts when nose second to Burnham Square in Grade 1 Blue Grass at Keeneland latest. His two biggest runs came on the lead at that track. May find a few too good.
  • 16. Coal Battle
    J: Juan P. VargasT: Lonnie Briley
    F: 14711-113
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Rounded off 4-timer in Grade 2 Rebel at Oaklawn two back. Possibly found extra distance too much in Grade 1 Arkansas there latest.
  • 6. Admire Daytona
    J: Christophe LemaireT: Yukihiro Kato
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Japanese challenger who qualified thanks to winning UAE Derby last out. Showed a good attitude when tackled in the stretch there. Already beaten twice by compatriot Luxor Cafe.
  • 5. American Promise
    J: Nik JuarezT: D. Wayne Lukas
    F: 38241-751
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Broke track record when easily thrashing six opponents in Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. Found out previously at graded level. Trainer has won this four times.
  • 19. Chunk Of Gold
    J: Jareth LoveberryT: Ethan W. West
    F: 1-222
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Debut winner on Turfway’s all-weather track. Big efforts when second in pair of Fair Ground Grade 2s last twice without looking too serious a win threat. Difficult draw.
  • 13. Publisher
    J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Steven M. Asmussen
    F: 3332-642
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Maiden who ran best race when second to Sandman in Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn. Will be rolling late but big ask to earn diploma in this spot.
  • 20. Owen Almighty
    J: Javier CastellanoT: Brian A. Lynch
    F: 112-5216
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Debut win came sprinting at this track. Progressed after and won Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby in March. Below-par in Grade 1 Blue Grass at Keeneland last out. Tough to repeat speedy tactics from wide gate.
  • 11. Flying Mohawk
    J: Joseph D. RamosT: D. Whitworth Beckman
    F: 6251-12
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    O
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Second to Final Gambit in Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway last out. Like that one, yet to race on dirt. Blinkers are off but big effort needed.
  • 2. Neoequos
    J: Flavien PratT: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
    F: 0122-133
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Twice a winner and had show finish last twice in graded stakes at Gulfstream. However, needs to turn tables on Sovereignty on those latest two runs. Likely to be near the pace.
  • 15. Render Judgment
    J: Julien R. LeparouxT: Kenneth G. McPeek
    F: 2153-825
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    -
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Earned diploma at this track back in the fall. Comfortably found out in more competitive races since.
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