1. To Honor and Serve - Trained by William Mott
Still the top pick (and probably will be until at least a month from now), To Honor and Serve will likely prep for the Triple Crown in Florida. He has not worked out since his brilliant Remsen score.
2. Uncle Mo - Trained by Todd Pletcher
Has not recorded a workout since the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, but will likely return to training in Florida early next year. The Wood Memorial is the early goal for the brilliant colt.
3. Santiva - Trained by Eddie Kennealy
Already grade I placed, the Kentucky Jockey Club (gr. II) winner has a lot of things going for him, including a unique pedigree. I'm really excited about this colt's potential.
4. Comma to the Top - Trained by Peter Miller
Worked four furlongs in :48 1/5 handily at Hollywood Park this morning and appears to be on course for the CashCall Futurity.
5. Brethren - Trained by Todd Pletcher
He has a long way to go, and a lot of graded earnings to earn, but his pedigree is fascinating and he seems to have a lot of raw ability.
6. Mucho Macho Man - Trained by Katherine Ritvo
He has shown some good tactical speed and has never been very far back in any of his five starts. I really like the consistency that this colt has shown.
7. Boys at Tosconova - Trained by Rick Dutrow
Breezed four furlongs in 1:04 4/5 at Aqueduct on November 26th. This colt has a lot of options for next spring, but I would not be surprised if he stayed in New York.
8. Jaycito - Trained by Bob Baffert
Like Uncle Mo, he has not recorded a workout since the Juvenile. If he learns to like dirt, his pedigree can take him great places. I would love to see him in the Santa Anita Derby in a few months.
9. Rogue Romance - Trained by Kenneth McPeek
He has received a break since running third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, having not worked out since that race.
10. Stay Thirsty - Trained by Todd Pletcher
Like his stablemate Uncle Mo, Stay Thirsty is receiving a break. He has not recorded any workouts since the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, but will likely return to training early next year in Florida.
11. Premier Pegasus - Trained by Myung Cho
The undefeated Premier Pegasus looked like a star in the making when he took the Hollywood Prevue Stakes (gr. III) in wire-to-wire fashion. I don't know if he will run in the CashCall Futurity, but run or not, he is a colt to watch.
12 Gourmet Dinner - Trained by Steven Standridge
Stepped up and ran a huge race in the Delta Jackpot Stakes, and the $600,000 he earned there guarantees him a spot in the Kentucky Derby if he stays healthy. The son of Trippi has now won four of his five starts and will prep for the Triple Crown in Florida.
13. Astrology - Trained by Steven Asmussen
The Iroquois Stakes (gr. III) winner was the heavy favorite in the Kentucky Jockey Club but could find nothing extra in the final strides and was unable to get past Santiva. However, it was still a very strong performance and he is eligible to improve off of it.
14. Awesome Feather - Trained by Chad Brown
The undefeated filly showed grit when winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. She has since been sold and although the possibility of running her in the Kentucky Derby is small, she definitely deserves to be in my top twenty.
15 Read the Contract - Trained by Richard Violette
Broke his maiden impressively at Aqueduct on November 26th. He has a long (long) way to go, but I wouldn't count him out.
16. Mountain Town - Trained by Rick Dutrow
Has run into some very good horses lately and run rather well, finishing a distant second in the Champagne Stakes to Uncle Mo and a distant third to To Honor and Serve in the Remsen. At this time he doesn't quite seem good enough for the Triple Crown, but he has a lot of potential.
17. Major Gain - Trained by Wayne Catalano
Finished a close third in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes and very nearly grabbed second. The winner of the Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. III), he took to the Churchill Downs main track just fine and may be one of the better juveniles out there, despite the fact that next to no one is talking about him.
18. J P's Gusto - Trained by David Hofmans
He looked like a major force in California earlier this year, but disappointing efforts in the Norfolk Stakes (gr. I) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile have left him somewhat forgotten. He seems to be more of a sprinter than a classic-type runner.
19. Decisive Moment - Trained by Juan Arias
Ran a very strong second to Gourmet Dinner in the Delta Jackpot. The $200,000 he earned there will greatly help his chances of making the Kentucky Derby. Time will tell how talented he is, but he looks like a legitimate contender.
20. Curlinello - Trained by Todd Pletcher
Ran second to Sweet Ducky twice at Monmouth Park earlier this year. He has not raced in a while, but has been working out at Belmont Park, his most recent work being a four furlong breeze in :48 1/5.
Other Notable Horses;
Bandbox
Buffum
Clubhouse Ride
Cool Blue Red Hot
Elite Alex
R Heat Lightning
Sweet Ducky
-Keelerman
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