#3 Chief Wallabee | 25 pts | ↑ 8

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Trainer: Bill Mott
Jockey: Jr. Alvarado
Last Race: Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) – 2nd
Running Style: Presser

Chief Wallabee made a huge leap forward in just his second career start when finishing second in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes behind Commandment. The two colts pulled well clear of the rest of the field, and Chief Wallabee earned a strong 101 Beyer Speed Figure for the effort.

Despite the big number, the trip may have been even better than it looks on paper. Chief Wallabee raced wider throughout the race, covering more ground than the winner while still staying on strongly to the wire. For a horse with only two lifetime starts, the performance suggested significant upside moving forward.

With the patient development style of Bill Mott and the experience of Junior Alvarado, Chief Wallabee looks like a colt who could take another step forward in his next prep.

Why He’s Ranked #3

• Massive 101 Beyer in just his second start
• Finished well clear of the rest in the FOY
• Ground-losing trip suggests the effort was even better than it appears
• Trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott

Pedigree Analysis:

Sire: Constitution
Dam: A La Lucie
Grandsire: Tapit
Granddam: Baffled
Other notable ancestors: Medaglia d’Oro, Ghostzapper, El Prado

Chief Wallabee’s pedigree offers a strong blend of stamina and class. Constitution has already produced high-level route horses, while deeper influences like Tapit, Medaglia d’Oro, and Ghostzapper add durability and classic-distance potential. The pedigree suggests he should continue improving as distances stretch out along the Derby trail.