Despite loss, Union Rags still the Derby darling

The Kentucky Derby will be run for the 138th time on May 5. Here's a look at Jerry Bossert's top contenders for the ?Run for the Roses.?

Union Rags
Trainer: M. Matz
Jockey: J. Leparoux
Last start: Florida Derby 3-1?
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Despite his loss, I still believe he?s the best.
Pool 3 odds: 9-2

Creative Cause
Trainer: M. Harrington
Jockey: J. Rosario
Last start: Santa Anita Derby 2-nose
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Blinkers experiment didn?t work out.
Pool 3 odds: 8-1

Hansen
Trainer: M. Maker
Jockey: R. Dominguez
Last start: Gotham 1-3
Next start: Blue Grass 4/14
Comment: Can jump back on top with a big win on Saturday.
Pool 3 odds: 8-1

Gemologist
Trainer: T. Pletcher
Jockey: J. Castellano
Last start: Wood Memorial 1-neck
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Remains undefeated after strong Wood score.
Pool 3 odds: 12-1

I?ll Have Another
Trainer: D. O?Neill
Jockey: M. Gutierrez
Last start: Santa Anita Derby 1-nose
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Needed to win and got the job done.
Pool 3 odds: 21-1

Alpha
Trainer: K. McLaughlin
Jockey: R. Dominguez
Last start: Wood Memorial 2-neck
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Just missed in the Wood despite traffic.
Pool 3 odds: 21-1

Daddy Nose Best
Trainer: S. Asmussen
Jockey: J. Leparoux
Last start: Sunland Derby 1-?
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Rumor is Nakatani will pick up the Derby mount.
Pool 3 odds: 20-1

Bodemeister
Trainer: B. Baffert
Jockey: M. Smith
Last start: San Felipe 2-?
Next start: Arkansas Derby 4/14
Comment: Needs to win on Saturday to secure Derby berth.
Pool 3 odds: 22-1

Secret Circle
Trainer: B. Baffert
Jockey: R. Bejarano
Last start: Rebel 1-?
Next start: Arkansas Derby 4/14
Comment: Has won five of six starts but faces toughest task yet.
Pool 3 odds: 30-1

Take Charge Indy
Trainer: P. Byrne
Jockey: C. Borel
Last start: Florida Derby 1-1
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Despite Borel?s presence, I?m still not sold on colt.
Pool 3 odds: 15-1

Dullahan
Trainer: D. Romans
Jockey: K. Desormeaux
Last start: Palm Beach 2-1
Next start: Blue Grass 4/14
Comment: Worked a bullet 5f in :57.40 on Sunday at Keeneland.
Pool 3 odds: 23-1

El Padrino
Trainer: T. Pletcher
Jockey: J. Castellano
Last start: Florida Derby 4-3
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Will need a defection to make it to the Derby.
Pool 3 odds: 24-1

Mark Valeski
Trainer: L. Jones
Jockey: R. Napravnik
Last start: Louisiana Derby 2-?
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Will also need some help to get into Derby picture.
Pool 3 odds: 34-1

Daddy Long Legs
Trainer: A. O?Brien
Jockey: C. O?Donoghue
Last start: UAE Derby 1-1?
Next start: Kentucky Derby 5/5
Comment: Will try the Dubai route to the Derby.
Pool 3 odds: Field

Prospective
Trainer: M. Casse
Jockey: L. Contreras
Last start: Tampa Bay Derby 1-?
Next start: Blue Grass 4/14
Comment: Owner won 2001 Kentucky Derby with Monarchos.
Pool 3 odds: 42-1

Other Pool 3 Odds: Howe Great 57-1, Liaison 49-1, Midnight Transfer 80-1, My Adonis 73-1, News Pending 99-1, On Fire Baby 80-1, Optimizer 22-1, Sabercat 45-1, Went the Day Well 19-1, Field 6-1

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