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FINISH LINES
GENE MENEZ
April 18, 2011
Derby Dreams
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April 18, 2011

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Derby Dreams

After two weeks of upheaval, here's how SI ranks the top contenders for May 7.

1. The Factor

Distance questions hover over the likely favorite (below) in Saturday's Arkansas Derby.

2. Dialed In

He overcame a speed-favoring track to win the Florida Derby but did so in a glacial 1:50.07.

3. Mucho Macho Man

The bay colt ran third in the Louisiana Derby, despite losing a shoe, and should improve.

4. Midnight Interlude

He will be trying to become the first Derby winner not to have raced at 2 since 1882.

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