Derby Top 10

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1. Uncle Mo (Todd Pletcher, trainer; John Velazquez, jockey): What a relief! Easy 3 3/4-length win in Timely Writer in 3-year-old debut ups Mo's mark to 4-0. ... Son of Indian Charlie has won his races by a combined 27 lengths. ... Next start: Wood Memorial (April 9, Aqueduct, dirt). ... Derby future wager odds (pool 2): 3-1.
2. Soldat (Kiaran McLaughlin, Alan Garcia): Fountain of Youth winner worked 4 furlongs in 48.90 seconds Sunday at Palm Meadows. ... Son of War Front takes two-race win streak into next start. ... Next start: Florida Derby (April 3, Gulfstream, dirt). ... Odds: 13-1.
3. Mucho Macho Man (Kathy Ritvo, Rajiv Maragh): The Village People are fans! Worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.80 Saturday at Gulfstream. ... Risen Star winner heading back to New Orleans for final prep before trip to Louisville. ... Next start: Louisiana Derby (March 26, Fair Grounds, dirt). ... Odds: 29-1.
4. The Factor (Bob Baffert, Martin Garcia): San Vicente winner worked 6 furlongs in 1:12.20 Saturday at Santa Anita. ... Baffert wants speedy gray colt to win next race before committing to Derby. ... Next start: Rebel (Saturday, Oaklawn Park, dirt). ... Odds: 32-1.
5. Stay Thirsty (Pletcher, Ramon Dominguez): Gotham winner gives owner Mike Repole a second Derby horse along with Uncle Mo. ... Has two wins and two seconds in five career starts. ... Next start: Florida Derby. ... Odds: 25-1.
6. Premier Pegasus (Myung Kwon Cho, Alonso Quinonez): Surprise winner of San Felipe in record style, by 7 3/4 lengths. ... Son of '00 Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus has won four of five starts. ... Next start: Santa Anita Derby (April 9, Santa Anita, dirt). ... Odds: 7-2 (mutuel field).
7. Santiva (Eddie Kenneally, Shaun Bridgmohan): Worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.00 Saturday at Palm Meadows. ... Risen Star runner-up to wait another month for final Derby prep. ... Next start: Blue Grass (April 16, Keeneland, Polytrack). ... Odds: 31-1.
8. To Honor and Serve (Bill Mott, Velazquez): Worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.20 Sunday at Payson Park. ... High hopes remain despite finishing well-beaten third in Fountain of Youth in 3-year-old debut. ... Next start: Florida Derby. ... Odds: 14-1.
9. Jaycito (Baffert, Mike Smith): Well-beaten second in San Felipe in first start for Baffert. ... Was 18 lengths back at one point. ... Next start: Santa Anita Derby. ... Odds: 16-1.
10. Brethren (Pletcher, Dominguez): Faded to third as 1-2 favorite in Tampa Bay Derby after rough trip. ... Next start: Undecided. ... Odds: 30-1.
Keep an eye on: Anthony's Cross, Dialed In, Flashpoint, J.P.'s Gusto, Sway Away.

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