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Powered into Triple Crown consideration with an easy Gotham Stakes win.
With a lull in the stakes action, this is a good time to complete a Top 20 list in what has been a wide-open year.
| Date | Race | Track | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Tropical Park Derby (gr. 3)  | CRC | Fly by Phil |
| 9 Jan | Spectacular Bid S. | GP | A Little Warm |
| 16 Jan | San Rafael S. (gr. 3) | SA | Conveyance |
| 16 Jan | California Derby | GG | Ranger Heartley |
| 18 Jan | Smarty Jones S. | OP | Dryfly |
| Date | Race | Track | Purse | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands | CD | 1 1/4 miles | |
| 13 Mar | Rebel S | OP | $300,000g | 8.5 |
| 13 Mar | San Felipe S | SA | $150,000g | 8.5 |
| 13 Mar | Tampa Bay Derby | TAM | $300,000g | 8.5 |
| 20 Mar | Florida Derby | GP | $750,000g | 9 |
Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Owner: Stonestreet Stables, LLC & Harold McCormick (Jess Jackson)
Jockey: Calvin H. Borel
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