Discreet Cat Tops Derby Contenders Graded Earnings List (Through 3/28)

Victory by Discreet Cat in the UAE Derby (UAE-I) moved him to the top of the list of leading Kentucky Derby (gr. I) hopefuls by graded stakes earnings.

The May 6 Derby, this year presented by Yum! Brands, is restricted to 20 starters. If more than 20 enter, total earnings in graded stakes are used to determine the starters.

The earnings are through March 28.

Horses may supplement to the Derby, but original and late entries are given preference.

1. Discreet Cat, $1,200,000
2. First Samurai, $834,900
3. Brother Derek, $664,980
4. Henny Hughes, $558,000
5. Lawyer Ron, $340,800
6. Private Vow, $317,888
7. With a City, $300,000
8. Bluegrass Cat, $237,980
9. A. P. Warrior, $233,185
10. Deputy Glitters, $160,000
11. Barbaro, $150,000
12. Bob and John, $140,370
13. Cause to Believe, $137,500
14. Keyed Entry, $130,000
15. Seaside Retreat, $125,807
16. Like Now, $120,000
17. Flashy Bull, $109,000
18. Red Raymond, $93,120
19. Sharp Humor, $90,000
20. High Cotton, $67,820
21. Malameeze, $66,080
22. Sacred Light, $52,300
23. Point Determined, $50,000
24. My Golden Song , $34,500
25. Steppenwolfer, $30,000
26. Sweetnorthernsaint, $20,000
27. Mister Triester, $12,000
28. Greeley's Legacy, $10,000
29. Saint Augustus, $8,040
30. Achilles of Troy, $6,000
31. Itsallboutthechase, $4,500
32. Jazil, 0
33. Showing Up, 0
34. Strong Contender, 0
35. Sunriver, 0