Derby Dozen

https://www.secretariat.com/derby-rankings/02/06/2023/2023-derby-rankings-week-3/

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266490/forte-tapit-trice-give-pletcher-two-punches-in-dozen

13 horses added to the future wagers

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266496/thirteen-new-interests-in-ky-derby-future-wager-pool-4

Smaller foal crops, but more nominees this year

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266503/triple-crown-nominees-in-2023-rise-18-to-369

O'Neil is stretching it IMHO, Godolphin couldn't win the Derby from the Dubai route and started using USA trainers in their attempt to win the Derby. How does Doug think his maiden will get to the Derby from Dubai?

BloodHorse.com

O'Neill Detours Around Baffert Traffic on Derby Road

California-based trainer Doug O'Neill detours Tall Boy to the U.A.E. Two Thousand Guineas (G3) Feb. 10, looking for a way around the logjam of Bob Baffert trainees back home and a clear shot to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

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This doesn’t sound logical to me…..

I think the horse should tell the trainer if he is ready to be a derby contender rather than having a trainer attempting to force the horse into that situation. I just feel bad for the horse.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266540/newgate-out-until-summer-due-to-hock-issue

 Newgate out until summer with hock issue

Bummer

That is a bummer and that was supposed to be Dettori's Derby horse!