1/1/10 - Derby Dozen and more

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New Year’s Day Derby Dozen – Only 120 days until the Run for the Roses


1- Super Saver – Set stakes record in G2 KJC and has unlimited potential.
2- 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.
3- Conveyance – Made short work of MSW and Alw company in Cali, but must prove he can rate as he tries two turns.
4- 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.
5- Buddy’s Saint – G2 Remsen winner looks good, but the speed figures say he’s ordinary at best. Fountain of Youth the target.
6- Jackson Bend – Dominated the competition at Calder and now Zito will help him get to the Derby.
7- Afleet Express – Definitely had the WOW factor in debut at Aqueduct. Training for next start at Gulfstream.
8- Winslow Homer – Focusing on the Fountain of Youth after displaying some talent as a 2yo.
9- Lookin At Lucky – 2yr old champ extremely professional, just not flashy.
10- 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.
11- Rule – Captured the Delta Jackpot and yet another talented runner owned by WinStar.
12- 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.
Connemera – Half to Lion Heart opened eyes in last to 1st win at Turfway.
Guys 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 (93 BSF).
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 Apitude – Connections should still consider Fountain of Youth after his 2nd in Tropical Park Derby.
Global Force – Beat Buddy’s 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.