Although it seems hard to believe, it is once again Kentucky Derby qualifying season and I, for one, am very excited to hear the different predictions and thoughts on the 2016 Kentucky Derby field. We have already seen our first prep race, the Iroquois Stakes, and have our points leader in Cocked and Loaded. Likewise, the Wynn Casino has come out with their current odds as to the Kentucky Derby winner, with Sail Ahoy on top at 25-1. It is early of course to start looking at odds already, a number of horses who are expected to be in the Derby have yet to break their maiden or even compete. Sail Ahoy is the son of 2006 Preakness Stakes winner, Bernardini. His connections mirror that of 2013 Kentucky Derby winner, Orb. These are all good signs, but we have yet to see these competitors fully. I'll Have Another connections have the second choice at this point, Nyquist, son of Uncle Mo. With American Pharoah's spotlight slowly fading, the questions emerge about who will take his place on the podium at the next Triple Crown race. Eyes right now point to October 31st, and the Breeders Cup Juvenile for the true early favorite for the Run for the Roses at that will be the first time that all contenders face at this point in their racing careers. I can't wait.
