Latest Kentucky Derby Top 10

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Here's my latest Kentucky Derby top 10 that was sent to the Paulick Report late Sunday evening:
1. I Want Revenge -- Stands out off past two efforts in Big Apple
2. Pioneerof the Nile -- Gomez undecided on this guy and Dunkirk; he'll go with the Nile
3. Friesan Fire -- Too much time between Louisiana Derby score and Derby Day?
4. Quality Road -- Connections will watch Florida Derby winner's quarter crack closely
5. Chocolate Candy -- Mike Smith knows his way around Churchill Downs
6. Papa Clem -- Don't discount this ultra-competitive son of Smart Strike
7. Dunkirk -- Figures to get into the race, but is this colt seasoned enough?
8. Musket Man -- Could hit the board, but Derby win would be a surprise
9. Giant Oak -- Another who will be closing; use in exotics
10. Hold Me Back -- Question of whether he really likes the dirt

I'm leaving both Godolphin colts -- Regal Ransom and Desert Party -- off my list because I just don't like the route they take to Louisville. They should be prepping in the U.S. against quality competition, not in Dubai against suspect foes. Also, the connections for Square Eddie are planning to run the Smart Strike colt in the Derby if he runs well in Saturday's $300,000 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland. This looks like a top-notch Derby field, and I think they're taking a chance of ruining Square Eddie if they race him in the Derby. For the colt's sake, I hope he doesn't start.

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