Mr Todd Pletcher is heading for the 2017 Kentucky Derby with about as many contenders as he has ever had, if I'm not mistaken.

First Team and Hopeful Kentucky Derby Starters

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Always Dreaming
Tapwrit
Malagacy
Patch (?)
One Liner (Arkansas Derby)
Battalion Runner (The Wood Memorial) dependent


Second Wave candidates for 2nd or 3rd legs of Triple Crown
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Master Plan
Hedge Fund
Action Everyday

This thought is not about who goes to Kentucky or how many. Its about:
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Why doesn't TAP enter any horses in the Santa Anita Derby?[/u] They give points. Is he playing defense by sending two for the Arkansas Derby? Does he have outstanding warrants in California?