Trainer: Cherie Devaux

Golden Tempo is a lightly raced colt and Lecomte Stakes winner with a strong late kick. In the Risen Star, he was disconnected from the pack early, before launching home late for third.

Trainer: Chad Summers

Napoleon Solo earns his spot in the Top 10 as a classic upside play with real long-term potential. Lightly raced but clearly talented, he’s shown steady development with each start and gives the impression of a colt still figuring things out—often the most dangerous type on the big stage.

Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez

Talk To Me Jimmy checks in on the Top 10 as a hard-trying, dependable runner who continues to move forward with racing.

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Renegade is a talented colt who recently captured the Sam F. Davis Stakes, proving he belongs at this level. With continued development and experience, he has the potential to keep rising.

Trainer: Chad Brown

Paladin makes our Top 10 for his combination of talent and tactical versatility. With a strong closing kick and a competitive racing style, he most recently won the Risen Star Stakes.

Trainer: Kenny Mcpeek

Blackout Time is a talented colt with upside and strong pedigree. Despite a minor setback, he’s shown flashes of ability and finished a close second to early Derby favorite Tedd Noffey before he was sidelined. With Kenny McPeek in the barn, he’s a colt to watch as he continues to develop.

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Litmus Test is a talented colt who’s proven himself in competitive fields, including a Grade 2 Los Alamitos Futurity win. With Bob Baffert targeting the San Felipe Stakes, he’s one to watch as he stretches out in distance.

Trainer: Mark Casse

Silent Tactic is an improving colt whose Southwest Stakes victory showcased his strong finishing kick and racing savvy. With continued development, he has the talent to compete at the highest level.

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Plutarch is a versatile colt and Robert B. Lewis Stakes winner with proven ability on both turf and dirt. With a strong pedigree blending speed and stamina, he’s well-positioned to handle the challenges of the Derby trail.

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Nearly ranks at the top early thanks to talent, consistency, and progression, highlighted by a G3 Holy Bull Stakes win. With strong pace handling and finishing ability, he’s shaping up as a serious Derby contender.