Profile: Mucho Macho Man
Mucho Macho Man’s running style should put him just behind the leaders in the Derby.
Profile: Decisive Moment
Decisive Moment is a quick, hard-trying horse, but with no graded wins and a pedigree that tilts toward speed, he is a big long shot in the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby.
Kerry Thomas, the Herd Whisperer
Rating the Kentucky Derby field’s emotional balance.
Profile: Archarcharch
If he can get a clean trip through the first six furlongs, his natural speed should allow him to be creeping up behind the winners at the quarter pole.
Profile: Santiva
In order to hit the board, Santiva needs to run back to his effort in the Risen Star while stretching out to 1 1/4 miles.
Profile: Shackleford
There is a good chance Shackleford will be underestimated again in Louisville, pace and distance concerns notwithstanding.
Profile: Stay Thirsty
In order to compete in this Derby, Stay Thirsty would need to improve on his two best races. That’s asking an awful lot.
Profile: Soldat
Soldat is a fast horse, but his profile doesn’t scream Kentucky Derby winner.
Profile: Nehro
Nehro is a serious contender to hit the board. With just a little improvement, he becomes a win candidate.
Profile: Midnight Interlude
Going up in class while facing a ton of new variables, the Derby for Midnight Interlude is likely to be a valuable learning race.
