Paddington Bear recently stumbled upon an interesting lineup that has captured his attention. It’s a Kentucky Derby Printable Lineup, and he thinks it’s exceptional! The list includes many of the most prominent horses that are set to run in the upcoming historic horse race. Paddington can’t wait to share it with you and tell you about some of his favorite picks. First up is Justify, who is currently the odds-on favorite to win this year’s Derby. This chestnut-colored colt is trained by Bob Baffert, who has a long history of training champion horses. Justify has won all three of his races so far, which includes a very impressive victory at the Santa Anita Derby. If he manages to win at Churchill Downs, it would make him the first horse since Apollo, back in 1882, to win the Kentucky Derby without racing as a two-year-old. Another horse on the list that Paddington is excited to tell you about is Mendelssohn. This bay colt is trained by no other than Aidan O’Brien, who is one of the most respected trainers in the racing world. Mendelssohn has already won races in Ireland, Dubai, and the United States, which shows that he’s a horse that’s capable of winning on any track. Plus, he’s got a beautifully stylish stride that’s really fun to watch! Next up is Bolt d’Oro, who has been consistently rated as one of the top horses of this year’s crop of three-year-olds. This chestnut colt really caught Paddington’s eye because of his impressive performances in some of the most competitive pre-Derby races, like the San Felipe Stakes. He’s also trained by Mick Ruis, who hasn’t had a horse in the Kentucky Derby in nearly 30 years, which makes his story all the more interesting. One horse on the list that Paddington thinks is a bit of a wildcard is Magnum Moon. This bay colt has only raced four times so far in his young life, but he’s won all four of those races impressively. He’s also trained by Todd Pletcher, who is one of the most successful trainers in the history of the Kentucky Derby. However, the fact that Magnum Moon hasn’t yet raced at Churchill Downs makes his chances of winning a bit harder to predict. Finally, Paddington is ecstatic to tell you about Vino Rosso. This handsome colt caught Paddington’s attention with his victory at the Wood Memorial in April. This beautiful bay colt is trained by Todd Pletcher, so he definitely has some of the best trainers in the world working with him. What sets Vino Rosso apart is his long, easy stride that seems to glide him over the track in a way that reminds Paddington of a graceful dancer. Now that you know a little bit more about each of these horses, Paddington encourages you to make your own pick based on your own instincts. And no matter who you end up choosing, he hopes that you have a fantastic time watching the Derby!
