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Kentucky Derby contenders and pretenders

Bill Finley gives you his top 20 horses and their odds on this year's Road to the Roses. Trainer and jockey are noted in italics.

1. Brother Derek Hendricks/Solis

The Santa Anita Derby was his best race yet. Solid Kentucky Derby favorite.

Last: Santa Anita Derby (1st) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 5-2

2. Lawyer Ron Holthus/McKee

Should dominate in Arkansas Derby, which is not coming up strong.

Last: Rebel (1st) Next: Ark. Derby Odds: 5-1

3. Point Determined Baffert/Bejarano

Solid second behind Brother Derek in SA Derby. Looks like No. 2 in Southern Cal.

Last: Santa Anita Derby (2nd) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 10-1

4. Sweetnorthernsaint Trombetta/Desormeaux

Don't underestimate this one. He is a fast horse who knows how to win.

Last: Illinois Derby (1st) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 12-1

5. Barbaro Matz/Prado

Talented colt will have a lot going against him in Derby with the layoffs.

Last: Florida Derby (1st) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 6-1

6. Bob and John Baffert/Gomez

Was best in slowly run Wood Memorial. Gives Baffert strong pair.

Last: Wood Memorial (1st) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 8-1

7. A.P. Warrior Shirreffs/Nakatani

Moderate effort when third in Santa Anita Derby. Cut below very best.

Last: Santa Antia Derby (3rd) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 15-1

8. Jazil McLaughlin/Jara

Closed like a wild horse in the Wood Memorial. Live Derby longshot.

Last: Wood Memorial (2nd) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 25-1

9. Discreet Cat bin Suroor/Dettori

Stable has yet to commit to Derby. Talented but unseasoned colt.

Last: UAE Derby (1st) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 12-1

10. Bluegrass Cat Peltcher/Velaszquez

Fairly slow horse, may be favored in Blue Grass. A win there is a must.

Last: Tampa Bay Derby (2nd) Next: Blue Grass Stakes Odds: 15-1

11. Sharp Humor Romans/Guidry

Should be part of pace in Derby. Guidry stays despite split with trainer.

Last: Florida Derby (2nd) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 25-1

12. Red Raymond Holthus/Quinonez

Has his stablemate to beat in the Arkansas Derby. Lawyer Ron is much better.

Last: Rebel (2nd) Next: Arkansas Derby Odds: 30-1

13. First Samurai Brothers/Bejarano

The Blue Grass will answer some questions. Doesn't have much to beat.

Last: Fountain of Youth (1st--by DQ) Next: Blue Grass Odds: 25-1

14. Strong Contender Ward/Prado

People love this horse. He'll have to prove something to me in the Blue Grass.

Last: Allowance (1st) Next: Blue Grass Odds: 25-1

15. Keyed Entry Pletcher/Undecided

Talented horse but won't have a prayer at 10 furlongs.

Last: Wood Memorial (3rd) Next: Undecided Odds: 50-1

16. Deputy Glitters Albertrani/Lezcano

Stable says he hated slop in Wood Memorial. Might deserve another chance.

Last: Wood Memorial (6th) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 40-1

17. Sacred Light Hofmans/Gryder

Lost all chance in Santa Anita Derby when stumbling at the start.

Last: Santa Anita Derby (4th) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 40-1

18. Sunriver Pletcher/Velazquez

Just another horse in what sure is to be a crowded Derby field.
Last: Florida Derby (3rd) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 50-1

19. Cause To Believe Hollendorfer/Baze

Poor performance in Illinois might have knocked him out of Derby picture.

Last: Illinois Derby (3rd) Next: Kentucky Derby Odds: 50-1

20. Like Now McLaughlin/Jara

In tenuous position after missing Wood due to a fever.

Last: Gotham (1st) Next: Undecided Odds: 50-1