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Smelling like Roses
GENE MENEZ
April 30, 2012
While the Kentucky Derby prep races have revealed no strong favorites, they have showcased a deep stable of talent. Here, in order, are SI's top 5 for May 5, plus one long shot special
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April 30, 2012

Smelling Like Roses

While the Kentucky Derby prep races have revealed no strong favorites, they have showcased a deep stable of talent. Here, in order, are SI's top 5 for May 5, plus one long shot special

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CREATIVE CAUSE

STARTS 8

WINS 4

SECONDS 2

THIRDS 2

TRAINER

MIKE HARRINGTON

JOCKEY

JOEL ROSARIO

The only Derby contender to have beaten both Dullahan and Bodemeister, he heads to Churchill Downs fresh off of a game runner-up finish in the Santa Anita Derby on April 7. He's a grinder, preferring to sit just off the pace and make one sustained run, and he should be in the hunt on May 5.

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