Well since the DRF's Watchmaker is having a little trouble I guess its time for a revised top 10 Derby Watch list.

1. Rockport Harbor - Ran through injury, ran fast, reportedly improving by leaps and bounds, (always cynical there), Only knock is appears at a glance to be a little lite on the dam side.

2. Afleet Alex - Ran a huge Breeders Cup Juvenile and was probably best (Maybe I should discount him on that), Was fast, probably fast enough to win some of the races coming up even if he doesn't improve. Knock is probably long distance breedings. Full brother "Unforgettable Max" is sprinty.

3. Galloping Grocer - If Rockport is number 1, this guy can't be far behind. Big test shortly for him.

4. Going Wild - Was visually impressive in fighting back in the Sham. Moves to the fore of the Lukas bunch on that effort and his breeding.

5. DeClan's Moon - I've decided I like Golden Missiles and this one moves up despite being the Juvenile Champ. (Whoops, hes a Malibu Moon, still makes him an A.p.Indy grandson, so thats ok)

6. Wilco - Still worried about his dam side, but I'll forgive him the quarter crack Hollywood Futurity. A missed start or physical setback and he's off the list

7. Closing Arguement - Looks sprint bred and saved some ground last, but the race time looks good to me and he was running best of them at the end.

8. Straight Line - But haven't heard from him, he may be injured. I don't know whats going on.

9. Giacomo - Last race was off freshening and he conceded multiple lengths on wide, but still you were left with a hanging horse at the end. One more race for final evaluation.

10. Iced Out - Cheapy running in the Risen Star. Pace Style is worrisome. Big race for the Bubble horses.

Honorable Mention: Papi Chullo, Consolidator, Spanish Chestnut, Sun King, Greater Good

CtC



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