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Derby Baker’s Dozen

February 18th, 2009

By Jude T. Feld

Pioneerof the NileZayat Stable’s Pioneerof the Nile tops Jude’s Derby Baker’s Dozen
Benoit Photo

PIONEEROF THE NILE – Talented colt with Bob Baffert at the controls

CHOCOLATE CANDY – Never disappoints and continues to improve

OLD FASHIONED
– Looked good in comeback but Derby distance is a question

BEETHOVEN – Given a race in 2009 debut and should move forward next out

FLAT OUT – Big finish in Southwest indicated a mile and a quarter no problem

FRIESAN FIRE – Has loads of ability but his green running style is a concern

DESERT PARTY – UAE Derby will tell the tale of Godolphin’s runners

VINEYARD HAVEN – Has best 2-Y-O figs and obviously needed his last

HELLO BROADWAY – Excellent prep in the Hutcheson puts him in the hunt

WEST SIDE BERNIE
– Big turn move on a speed favoring track was impressive

IMPERIAL COUNCIL – How good is he and can Shug have him ready in time?

PARADE CLOWN – Dark horse posted a nice victory with lots left in the tank

THE PAMPLEMOUSSE
– It would be great to have Julio at the Derby