2006 Kentucky Derby Picks

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2006 Kentucky Derby Picks

Kentucky Derby Picks 2006 – Top 15 Kentucky Derby Contenders as of April 8, 2006
by Ultimatecapper.com Horse Handicapper Kenneth Strong

1. Brother Derek – Easy win in Santa Anita Derby makes him the current Kentucky Derby favorite.

2. Lawyer Ron – Showed he could come from off the pace when he powered away from his field in the Rebel Stakes.

3. Discreet Cat – Impressive win over some top European runners in the U.A.E. Derby.

4. Barbaro – Perfect 5-for-5 lifetime after very game win over Sharp Humor in the Florida Derby.

5. Sweetnorthernsaint – Big win in Illinois Derby and improving fast.

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6. Bob and John – Scored a grinding win in Wood Memorial over favored Keyed Entry, who ran average at best.

7. A.P Warrior – Couldn’t get by lone speed favorite Brother Derek in Santa Anita Derby but could improve.

8. Point Determined – Rallied to pick up the pieces in Santa Anita Derby.

9. Bluegrass Cat – Second best in Tampa Bay Derby against suspect competition but did have a wide trip.

10. Cause To Believe – Victim of slow pace in Illinois Derby. Needs a perfect trip behind a fast pace.

11. Private Vow – Came up short in Rebel Stakes, his first start of the year. Needs a big move forward in next.

12. First Samurai – Always tries but doesn’t appear to want the Kentucky Derby distance of a mile and quarter.

13. Jazil – Came flying late in sloppy Wood Memorial. Could he be the long bomb rallier into a hot Derby pace?

14. Sharp Humor – Extremely game in Florida Derby loss, but running style could hurt him in Kentucky Derby.

15. With A City – Lane’s End winner deserves a mention, even if he will be 70-1 or higher.

Upcoming 2006 Kentucky Derby Prep Races:

April 15 – Oaklawn Park – Arkansas Derby-G2 – 1 1/8m
April 15 – Keeneland – Blue Grass Stakes-G1 – 1 1/8m
April 22 – Keeneland – Lexington Stakes-G2 – 1 1/16m
April 29 – Aqueduct – Withers Stakes-G3 – 1m
April 29 – Churchill Downs – Derby Trial-G3 – 1m
May 6 – Churchill Downs – Kentucky Derby-G1 – 1 1/4m