New Years Day Derby Dozen Only 120 days until the Run for the Roses
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Super Saver Set stakes record in G2 KJC and has unlimited potential.
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Walking the Beach Eye popping debut as he won under wraps after running like a drunken sailor most of the way. Entered on 1/3/10 at the Fair Grounds.
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Conveyance Made short work of MSW and Alw company in Cali, but must prove he can rate as he tries two turns.
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Nordic Truce -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihs5UoBxoEo Not sure what he beat in debut, but he did it with style. Many will scratch their head with this seeding, but you must watch the replay.
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Buddys Saint G2 Remsen winner looks good, but the speed figures say hes ordinary at best. Fountain of Youth the target.
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Jackson Bend Dominated the competition at Calder and now Zito will help him get to the Derby.
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Afleet Express Definitely had the WOW factor in debut at Aqueduct. Training for next start at Gulfstream.
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Winslow Homer Focusing on the Fountain of Youth after displaying some talent as a 2yo.
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Lookin At Lucky 2yr old champ extremely professional, just not flashy.
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Take Control Regally bred (By AP Indy out of Azeri) and looked like a Freight Train in debut win on 12/30/09 at Santa Anita.
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Rule Captured the Delta Jackpot and yet another talented runner owned by WinStar.
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Maximus Ruler Big boy showed his close 3rd at 52-1 was no fluke after he took down Alw company as a maiden in 2nd start.
Others to consider:
American Lion G3 Hollywood Prevue winner will just have to take to the dirt.
Drosselmeyer WinStar runner crushed maidens while geared down on 11/18/09 at CD.
Connermera Half to Lion Heart opened eyes in last to 1st win at Turfway.
Guy Reward Finished a strong 2nd to Maximus Ruler at CD.
Dryfly Whiting pointing to the Smarty Jones on 1/18/10 at Oaklawn after CD victory.
Concord Point Baffert runner made it look easy in debut at Santa Anita.
Aikenite 5th in BC Juvenile and he deserves respect.
Eskendereya Pilgram winner had a rough time of it in the BC Juvenile.
Dave in Dixie Sadler taking his time with him and pointing to stakes at Santa Anita.
Fly Down Zito runner should appear at Gulfstream after nice maiden score at Churchill Downs.
Lost Appitude Connections should still consider Fountain of Youth after his 2nd in Tropical Park Derby.
Global Force Beat Buddys Saint and should not be ignored.
Take Turns By Seeking the Gold and should only get better with more distance.
Soldier Field - Gutsy maiden win.