CORRELL’S TOP TEN DERBY CONTENDERS

Ron Correll
Senior Columnist
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With just under two months to the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May, it’s time for my first list of the colts I see in the top 10. This list will change weekly as colts either impress meor fall from my favor.

Authentic (Into Mischief) won the San Felipe on March 7 at San Felipe with ease and is the top colt on the West Coast. He has 60 points.

Ete Indien (Summer Front) was in charge from the beginning in taking the Fountain of Youth on Feb. 29 at Gulfstream Park. He has 54 points.

King Guillermo (Uncle Mo) ran away from the field at the top of the stretch in the Tampa Bay Derby on March 7. The winning time (1:42.63) was the third fastest in the history of the race. He is not Triple Crown nominated, but I’m sure his connections will spend the $6,000 to make him a late nominee. He has 50 points and he needs to run one more time before the Derby.

Tiz The Law (Constitution) won the Holy Bull and is pointing to the Florida Derby on March 28. He has 22 points.

Mischevious Alex (Into Mischief) won the Gotham on March 7 at Aqueduct. He is slated for the Wood Memorial on April 4. He has 50 points.

Gouverneur Morris (Constitution) has an impressive allowance win under his belt and is headed to the Florida Derby. He has no points.

Silver Prospector (Declaration of War) won the Southwest at Oaklawn and is training up to the Rebel, also at Oaklawn. He has 21 points.

Enforceable (Tapit) was second in one division of the Risen Star. He has 33 points.

Sole Volante (Karakontie) was second in the Tampa Bay Derby, but was almost five lengths behind the winner. He has 30 points.

Honor A.P. (Honor Code) is a well-thought-of colt that ran second in the San Felipe after a long layoff. I think this colt will make some noise later on. He has 20 points